Tour Information

Alexandria Cemetery Tours: Discover Local History with Passionate Guides

Join us for engaging walking tours through Alexandria’s historic cemeteries. Our knowledgeable guides are local history enthusiasts dedicated to bringing the city’s fascinating past to life.

Essential Information

• Duration: 1.5-2 hours.
• Distance: 1-1.5 miles.
• Terrain: Mostly flat with gentle hills.
• Restrooms: Not available within the cemetery complex.
• Weather Policy:
  • Tours generally proceed in light rain or mild weather conditions.
  • For safety reasons, tours are typically not conducted during extreme weather, including:
    • Thunderstorms.
    • Extreme heat or cold.
    • Snow or icy conditions.
  • We will contact you to reschedule if weather conditions are unsafe.

Tour Contributions

• Standard Tour: $30 per person. (Please note that some credit card processing systems may charge additional fees to the ticket price.)
• Discounts are available for youth and groups of 15+
• Complimentary tours are offered for historical societies, museum docents, and educators (prearrangement required).

Note: As passionate volunteers, we use your contributions to cover essential costs like website maintenance and advertising, allowing us to continue sharing Alexandria’s rich history.

Private Tours

We offer private tours for a more personalized experience. Please contact us for details and availability.

What to Bring:

• Valid ID.
• Payment method.
• Camera.
• Water bottle.
• Mobile phone.

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Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex Tours:

Tour Meeting Location:

1475-1501 Wilkes St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex tours start and end at the intersection of Wilkes Street and Hamilton Avenue (see map below).

Driving Directions:

Enter the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex at 1300 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA 22314—Park near the Wilkes Street and Hamilton Avenue intersection. Tours begin at the designated meeting spot.

Ample parking is available within the complex near the meeting point.

Walking Directions:

Option 1: From Old Town to tunnel at Lee St Park. Follow Wilkes St 1 mile west.

Option 2: From Eisenhower Valley along Holland Ln and Jamieson Ave. Cross Hooff’s Run bridge to the pedestrian gate that takes you inside the Alexandria National Cemetery at 1450 Wilkes St.

By Trolley:

Take the free King Street Trolley to the King St & West St stop.

From this stop:

1. Start at the corner of Duke Street and South West Street. The Executive Diner is at 1400 Duke Street.
2. Head south on South West Street for two blocks.
3. Cross over Roundhouse Lane.
4. Enter a small park.
5. You can continue through the park until you reach 1300 Wilkes Street.
6. You can enter the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex at this point.
7. Turn right, continuing to Hamilton Avenue and Wilkes Street, one block further west.

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Ivy Hill Tours

Tour Meeting Location

2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 (see map below).

Driving:

Upon entering the cemetery, take a left and choose a parking spot along either of the two roads. After parking, go to the Firemen’s Monument opposite the house.

Public Transportation:

Using the Metro, disembark at the King Street station. The cemetery is a mile north up King Street from the Metro Station and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

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Contact Us

For questions, group bookings, discounts, or cancellations:

• Email: dave@gravestonestories.com
• Text: (703) 869-0872
• Or use the Contact Us Form below.