We miss touring with everyone around Old Town, Alexandria. Until we can get together and talk history once more, we compiled a quarantine reading list for your… Read more “If we can’t walk together, we can read together”

Here at Discover Alexandria, we’re excited to be ringing in the New Year in Old Town. We opened back in 2016 and each year we try to… Read more “Walking in the New Year: 2020 Updates”

               Many people may look forward to the end of summer, but here at Discover Alexandria Tours, fall is a highly anticipated time. The weather cools off,… Read more “End of Summer 2019”

With just nine days left in Black History Month, we wanted to take the time to offer insight into the best places in Alexandria to learn about… Read more “Black History Month in Alexandria”

Every year Discover Alexandria brainstorms new ways to improve our walking tours for locals and visitors alike. We take into account feedback from visitors, touring experiences, and… Read more “What’s New in 2019”

               This Saturday at 5pm, we’ll be offering one of our specialty tours that is usually only available by request as a private tour. The historic cemetery… Read more “Historic Cemetery Tour: Oct. 20, 2018”

Long weekends in Alexandria are great opportunities for exploring local museums, restaurants, and shops. For Labor Day at Discover Alexandria, we’ve put together a combination of tours… Read more “Labor Day in Alexandria”

After a couple years taking visitors around Old Town, we’ve discovered a few ways to make your stroll more enjoyable. Hydration is key. It can get pretty… Read more “Making the most of your walking tour experience”

For this first time this Saturday July 21st, we’ll be offering our newest tour- Women of Civil War Alexandria. The tour, which takes approximately an hour and… Read more “Women of Civil War Alexandria”

It’s hard to believe that Discover Alexandria has just wrapped up two years of touring in Old Town. We started our walking tour company in July 2016… Read more “Two Years and Counting”