Alexandria is rich in history. When visitors arrive, they feel immersed in the past. Alexandria History Tours helps bring the history to life. With their flagship, Discover Alexandria tour, the company is a popular activity for both locals and visitors. They work with groups to include associations, conferences, corporate offsites, churches, schools, weddings, and reunions.
A guided walking tour is a low-stress, fun, and easy activity to coordinate!
Check out Alexandria History Tours and learn more about their tour offerings!
Museums and Historic Attractions
Alexandria has dozens of museums and historic sites to explore the city's incredible history!
Museums
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Carlyle House Historic Park
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
Alexandria Black History Museum
Freedom House Museum
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
Friendship Firehouse Museum
The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum
Torpedo Factory Art Center
The Tall Ship Providence
Historic Sites and Points of Interest
Alexandria National Cemetery
Alexandria's Waterfront
Christ Church Episcopal
Market Square
The Spite House
Ramsay House Visitor Center
Venues for Special Events
Carlyle House Historic Park
Athenaeum (Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association)
ALX Community
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
The Lyceum
The Rectory on Princess Street
Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
The Lloyd House (Office of Historic Alexandria)
Alexandria Black History Museum
Friendship Firehouse Museum
The George Washington Masonic Memorial