Ivy Hill Cemetery Tour Victorian Elegance and Notable Lives
What sets this tour apart Unlike generic walking tours that stay on the main streets of Old Town, this experience takes you inside Alexandria’s most elegant Victorian cemetery. Guided by Catherine Weinraub, historian of the Ivy Hill Cemetery Historical Preservation Society, you’ll hear stories drawn from decades of preservation work and original research. You won’t just walk past gravestones — you’ll explore the historic receiving vault, learn about Victorian funeral customs, and uncover the lives of apothecary owners, financiers, treaty writers, hotel proprietors, and veterans who shaped Alexandria’s story. With its blend of history, atmosphere, and expert insight, this tour offers an authentic encounter with the city’s past that you won’t find anywhere else.
Departure Point
- Tours meet at the Fireman’s Memorial Circle, located at the rear of the Ivy Hill Cemetery office (a historic Victorian house) at 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to meet your guide, historian Catherine Weinraub.
Return Details
- Tours meet at the Fireman’s Memorial Circle, located at the rear of the Ivy Hill Cemetery office (a historic Victorian house) at 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to meet your guide, historian Catherine Weinraub.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
Discover Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria’s most elegant Victorian burial ground. On this guided walking tour, you’ll explore memorials, monuments, and the historic receiving vault while learning the stories of apothecary owners, bankers, treaty writers, veterans, and other notable Alexandrians who shaped the city’s history.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Professional in-person guide: Catherine Weinraub, historian and preservation expert
- Access to the historic receiving vault
- Guided walking tour of Ivy Hill Cemetery
Exclusions
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
Redemption Instructions
Show your Viator confirmation (printed or mobile) directly to your guide, historian Catherine Weinraub, at the meeting point by the Fireman’s Memorial Circle at the rear of the Ivy Hill Cemetery office (2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA).
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Gravestone Stories in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
What sets this tour apart Unlike generic walking tours that stay on the main streets of Old Town, this experience takes you inside Alexandria’s most elegant Victorian cemetery. Guided by Catherine Weinraub, historian of the Ivy Hill Cemetery Historical Preservation Society, you’ll hear stories drawn from decades of preservation work and original research. You won’t just walk past gravestones — you’ll explore the historic receiving vault, learn about Victorian funeral customs, and uncover the lives of apothecary owners, financiers, treaty writers, hotel proprietors, and veterans who shaped Alexandria’s story. With its blend of history, atmosphere, and expert insight, this tour offers an authentic encounter with the city’s past that you won’t find anywhere else.
Departure Point
- Tours meet at the Fireman’s Memorial Circle, located at the rear of the Ivy Hill Cemetery office (a historic Victorian house) at 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to meet your guide, historian Catherine Weinraub.
Return Details
- Tours meet at the Fireman’s Memorial Circle, located at the rear of the Ivy Hill Cemetery office (a historic Victorian house) at 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to meet your guide, historian Catherine Weinraub.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
Discover Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria’s most elegant Victorian burial ground. On this guided walking tour, you’ll explore memorials, monuments, and the historic receiving vault while learning the stories of apothecary owners, bankers, treaty writers, veterans, and other notable Alexandrians who shaped the city’s history.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Professional in-person guide: Catherine Weinraub, historian and preservation expert
- Access to the historic receiving vault
- Guided walking tour of Ivy Hill Cemetery
Exclusions
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
Redemption Instructions
Show your Viator confirmation (printed or mobile) directly to your guide, historian Catherine Weinraub, at the meeting point by the Fireman’s Memorial Circle at the rear of the Ivy Hill Cemetery office (2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA).
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Gravestone Stories in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Need To Know Info
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