Historic Leesburg Guided Walking Tour

Historic Leesburg Walking Tours
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450chipp
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Carla is a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide, full of fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts. Highly recommend this tour!

This is a guided walking tour of Leesburg’s fascinating historic district. Includes over a dozen attractons that illustrate the history and architecture of this quaint town. The tour is fun and enlightening! You'll see, for example, the site where Robert E. Lee planned the daring invasion of Maryland during the Civil War and the historic tavern where the the Mayor welcomed Gen. Marquis de Lafayette when he toured Leesburg in 1825, to name a few. The tour is about a mile of walking and lasts about 80 minutes. It's suitable for people of all ages.

Departure Point

  • Meet on the sidewalk near the black benches at 25 West Market Street, adjacent to the Tally Ho music venue. A public parking garage can be accessed at this location with entry points on either Market or Loudoun Streets. The parking garage is free for the first 2 hours.
Return Details
  • Meet on the sidewalk near the black benches at 25 West Market Street, adjacent to the Tally Ho music venue. A public parking garage can be accessed at this location with entry points on either Market or Loudoun Streets. The parking garage is free for the first 2 hours.
Duration1 hour and 20 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Tally Ho Theater19 W Market St, , Leesburg, VirginiaA completely renovated theater depicting art deco architecture.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: St. James' Episcopal Church14 Cornwall Street Northwest, Leesburg, VA 20176This beautiful church is one of only two examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in Leesburg.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: LeesburgLeesburg, VAPhilip Nolan House – Lore has it that the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were stored here in the War of 1812. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: LeesburgLeesburg, VirginiaGlenfiddich House/Harrison Hall – Robert E. Lee and other Confederate generals met here to plan the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Loudoun Museum16 Loudoun St SW, , Leesburg, VirginiaThe museum grounds has a rare, diamond-notched log house that was characteristic of the rustic, frontier-like architecture of eary Leesburg.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: LeesburgLeesburg, VirginiaJoseph Norris House is an unusual example of Queen Anne and Georgian Revival stylistic elements.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: LeesburgLeesburg, VAOld Stone House -- Also known as the William Baker house, it is the oldest house in Leesburg; an example of 18th century Pennsylvania Dutch architecture. Lore has it that George Washington used the house as a temporary headquarters as a militia Colonel late in the French and Indian War. 5) Old log house on the grounds of the Loudoun History Museum – an example of the rustic, frontier-like architecture characteristic of early Leesburg. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: LeesburgLeesburg, VAJohn Janney House – Formerly owned by John Janney, who played a key role in the Virginia secessionist movement.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Lightfoot Restaurant11 North King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176Formerly People's National Bank, this building was reconstructed in 1905 and displays Romanesque Revival architecture.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: LeesburgLeesburg, VirginiaLoudoun County Courthouse is recognized as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site.Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • Guided Walking Tour
Exclusions
  • Food and Drinks
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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450chipp
Carla is a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide, full of fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts. Highly recommend this tour!
Sargis_G
Carla was an outstanding guide for our walking tour of Leesburg, VA. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history, architecture, and overall background, making the experience both informative and engaging. Her passion for the area really came through, and she brought the stories of Leesburg to life in a way that was easy to follow and enjoyable. Highly recommend the tour to anyone looking to learn more about this charming historic town!
Lauren D
We really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable about the area. Had fun
Rich_G
Carla was a absolutely wonderful tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about Leesburg. I highly recommend Carla and the tour. 5 stars for Carla !
597adamv
Our tour guide, Carla, was extremely knowledgeable on the history of Leesburg and was very personable. Had a great time walking around and exploring the history and architecture of the town.

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