Alexandria Spooktacular Ghost Walking Tour (All Ages)
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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.
Departure Point
- You'll meet your tour guide inside of the lobby of The Alexandrian Hotel at 480 King Street. Look for a costumed to check-in and be sure to verify they are with Nightly Spirits.
Return Details
- The tour ends with ghost stories in front of Chadwicks.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax St, , Alexandria, Virginia
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!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: King & Rye
480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Old Town
, , Alexandria, Virginia
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Union Street Public House
121 South Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Chadwicks
203 Strand Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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...
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dolci Gelati
107 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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...
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
- Visit local, historic venues
- 1.5 hour walking tour
- Costumed tour guide
Redemption Instructions
Meet your tour guide inside of the lobby of The Alexandrian Hotel at 480 King Street. Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow time for check-in. Your guide will be there dressed in Colonial attire or as a pirate. We will see you there!
How do we get there??
The tour meetup is easily accessible by ride-share or public transportation. There is a Metrorail stop at King Street Station (blue and yellow line) and bus stop options just a short walk away. You’ll find street parking throughout the area as well. Market Square Parking Garage is also nearby at 108 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. There are Dash Bus station on the right-hand side of the hotel and King Street Trolley station next to CVS Follow this link for a full list of the many transportation options available in Alexandria.
Running Late for the tour?? We will wait 5-10 minutes for everyone. If you are later than that, please reach out to us by phone, 844-678-8687, and we will do our best to catch you up to the group.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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