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Alexandria History Tours newly released tour! 
Beginning January 2025.
Limited dates available on 1/11 and 1/24

Old Town Tavern Tour and Pub Crawl

Discover Alexandria's tavern traditions and history.
From colonial times through the Prohibition era!

Alexandria was founded in 1749. In the 1750s, there were 18 licensed taverns!

Tavern life was a big part of the cities development dating back to the colonial period. 

 

Taverns were more than places to wine and dine. They provided rest from a long travel. Although privacy was non-existent! Taverns were also popular places to socialize, conduct business, and receive the news of the day. Before there was social media, information went viral through word of mouth! 

Duvall's Tavern
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Tour Highlights Include:

- Wise's Tavern

- Gadsby's Tavern

- Duvall's Tavern

- Captain's Row

- The Carlyle House

- Three local "Taverns" to stop and grab a drink

- Fun stories!

- Hidden gems throughout the city

Bar Interior

Old Town Tavern Tour and Pub Crawl

​More Information: â€‹

  • Time: 2.5 hours (6 pm- 8:30 pm)

  • Price: $40 per person 

  • Our guide will tell fun stories and bring to life Alexandria's tavern history. Guides provide an entertaining way to explore Old Town and experience the city. We treat guests like friends and extend small town hospitality to all visitors!   

  • Tour Spots are limited. Each tour is capped around 15 people.

  • Tour dates are limited for now.  

  • For private tours and large groups, please reach out via phone or e-mail. 

  • Meeting Location: The Alexandrian (480 King Street). Please note this is different from other tours. 

  • This tour requires a minimum # of at least two guests. Solo travelers will be able to book after two guests have booked.   

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What is NOT included:

  • Drinks are NOT included in the ticket price. Each guest will purchase drinks and food on their own.  

  • Entry into historic homes or museums. There are many historic locations that are private residences and museums. We will walk by but not enter these locations. Guides will tell the history of them, but entry is not included with the tour. 

Group and Private Tours 

Old Town Tavern Tour and Pub Crawl is the perfect activity for your group's next activity! 

  • Wedding Party 

  • Corporate Offsite 

  • Association Meeting

  • Reunions

  • Friends Weekend 

  • Conferences 

  • Civic Group Activity

  • Team Building Event

Get in touch! 

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