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Pricing and Discounts1.5 Hour Public Tours are priced at $30 per person with discounts available for active military personnel, veterans, first responders, students, and seniors. Discounts: Veteran | Military | First Responders: 10% off Seniors (65+): 10% off Students aged 6-18 i.e. elementary, middle, and high school students: 10% off Children under 5: Free Private Tour prices: 1-2 people: $190 3-4 people: $250 5-6 people: $280 Groups over 6: Please e-mail with information on your group to receive a quote.
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Hours of OperationPublic Tours (1.5 hours): During the spring, summer, and fall, we will be doing daily tours. Most tours will take place at 10:30 am and 1 pm. Please check online and see if the date and time is available. We encourage advance booking to ensure your spot. All tours meet at the Visitor Center at 221 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 Private Tours (2 hours): Private tours can booked outside of public tour times either early in the morning or after 3 p.m. If your group is large enough, you can request to reserve a public tour time. Please call, 804-955-7072, or e-mail: alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com to ask about dates and times.
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Where to MeetAll tours meet at the Alexandria Visitor Center at 221 King St. unless otherwise coordinated. The Visitor Center has restrooms on the ground level floor. On the main level is a gift shop, additional travel information, water and a place to sit down.
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School Groups, Corporate Events and OrganizationsWe work with school groups to build an excellent educational experience. Alexandria is the perfect classroom to learn American history from the colonial period to the modern day. Send us an e-mail (alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com) or call (804-955-7072) to get more details and learn about student group rates. For corporate retreats, special events, and other organizations, our goal is to customize our tours to the needs of your group. A guided tour provides a fantastic opportunity for team bonding. We also strive to show examples of leadership from George Washington and other Alexandrians. As a result, our guided tours provide outstanding professional lessons that will help any company or organization. Send us an e-mail (alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com) or call (804-955-7072) and let us know what you are looking for. We can make Alexandria History Tours work for you and the needs of your group.
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GratuityIf you feel the tour was good, a gratuity is always appreciated for a job well done. They can be given in person, through the online booking platform, or Venmo: @tim_the_tour_guide
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Refund | Cancellation PolicyCancellation and refund is good up to 24 hours prior to the tour. The only exception is if the weather is too severe and conditions are unsafe for the tour.
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Inclement WeatherIf the weather is too severe, then there are three options: Reschedule Apply store credit for the future Refund
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Wheelchair Accessibility?Our tours are mostly flat and on brick sidewalks. There is accessibility without needing to take stairs. On occasion, the bricks will be loose and uneven.
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Parking around Old TownThere is plenty of parking in the area with a lot under Market Square. Parking details are available on the city website: https://www.alexandriava.gov/parking/parking-in-old-town-alexandria
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Christ Church VisitIf possible, we will try to visit Christ Church Episcopal. Christ Church is a historic church that dates to 1773. George Washington attended the church and his box pew is still located inside. If you enjoy your visit to Christ Church, please consider a donation to the church so that it can remain open for visitors throughout the year. Donations can be made online at the following link: Give (shelbygiving.com)
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