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Alexandria Spooktacular Ghost Walking Tour (All Ages)

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the amazing spooky history of Old Town Alexandria on this 90-minute guided ghost tour. Bring the whole family! This tour is all-ages friendly. A costumed guide will lead you through hidden alleyways and tell tales from the historic places and haunted buildings along the way.

Lovers of history and ghosts will love discovering all Old Town has to offer. We'll pass by Carlyle House, Union Street Public House, and enjoy meandering along the cobblestone streets. Stories range from siren voices heard at the edge of the waterfront, to Revolutionary soldiers still marching the cobblestone streets. You'll also learn the tragic tale of Laura Schafer, the Burning Bride. One of the most famous ghost stories of Alexandria.

This is a great tour for guests of all-ages to explore the history and mysterious ghostly side of Old Town Alexandria.

What's Included

  • Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
  • Visit local, historic venues
  • 1.5 hour walking tour
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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480 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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End point

203 Strand Street
Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

The tour ends with ghost stories in front of Chadwicks.

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Carlyle House

Hear all about the ghostly inhabitants of the historic Carlyle House. We will gather on the edge of the grounds to hear stories with the impressive backdrop. You may even be able to snap a few eerie photos. Guests have captured photos of orbs in the past!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

King & Rye

We'll tell stories in the chic lobby of The Alexandrian. The hotel is the perfect combination of historic and stylish. It's the ideal spot to begin our tour! The red-brick building is an iconic site to behold.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Town (pass by)

Explore the ghost stories and haunted bars of Old Town with your costumed tour guide. The town, which dates back to 1695, is steeped in rich American History. Your tour guide will reveal all the ghostly inhabitants who still seem to inhabit the area. Stories range from siren voices heard at the edge of the waterfront, to Revolutionary soldiers still marching the cobblestone streets. Lovers of history and ghosts will love discovering all Old Town has to offer.
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Union Street Public House

We'll pass by this great restaurant along the tour route. Union Street Public House is located in a renovated 1790 Colonial warehouse. There is plenty of history and lots of ghosts to discuss here! We'll tell stories right out front and guests will have the opportunity for pictures.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chadwicks

The tour ends by Chadwicks. It's a great spot to grab a late-night bite after we've finished the tour. Located next to the historic Waterfront, there are plenty of spooky tales to learn about. The water holds many ghostly secrets...
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dolci Gelati

While exploring Old Town, we'll stop in front of this delicious gelato shop. It is the site of one of the most famous tragic ghost stories in Alexandria - Laura Schafer, also known as the Burning Bride. Your tour guide will tell you all about it. Be sure to take some pictures as well! You never know what you might see reflected in the window...
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alexandria Spooktacular Ghost Walking Tour (All Ages)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
  • Visit local, historic venues
  • 1.5 hour walking tour
  • Costumed tour guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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