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”
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What’s New in 2019
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”
Historic Cemetery Tour: Oct. 20, 2018
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”
Labor Day in Alexandria
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”
Making the most of your walking tour experience
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”
Women of Civil War Alexandria
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”
Two Years and Counting
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”
New Tour: George Washington’s Alexandria
Discover Alexandria is launching a brand new tour called George Washington’s Alexandria. This upcoming weekend the tour will be offered at 3pm on June 3rd and 1pm… Read more “New Tour: George Washington’s Alexandria”
Discovering Mercy St. in Alexandria
Last week PBS concluded the second season of their civil-war inspired show-Mercy Street. The show followed the lives of nurses and doctors in Alexandria, VA who worked… Read more “Discovering Mercy St. in Alexandria”
Ghost Tours
As fall approaches, Discover Alexandria launched the Ghosts of Alexandria tour. The first tour was over Labor Day weekend and 15 people embarked on the adventure. The… Read more “Ghost Tours”