Old Town Tavern Tour
Join us for an unforgettable evening that blends fascinating history, good company, and Alexandria's most iconic taverns and pubs. Our Tavern Tour and Pub Crawl is more than just a walk through history—it’s a stress-free, memorable way to explore Alexandria!Our personable guides bring Alexandria’s rich history to life with a fun mix of fascinating facts, humorous anecdotes, and engaging stories!Explore More, Worry Less: We’ve designed this tour to showcase the best of Alexandria without the stress. Stroll through the cobblestone streets, visit historic sites, and learn about the city’s past from the colonial era to Prohibition. Our guides will recount lively tales and local legends and welcome you to our historic port city with small town hospitality. Raise a Glass! Along the way, enjoy drinks at charming pubs and historic taverns. Soak in the unique atmosphere of each location. Bring friends and family to a fun evening in Old Town Alexandria!
Overview
Join us for an unforgettable evening that blends fascinating history, good company, and Alexandria's most iconic taverns and pubs. Our Tavern Tour and Pub Crawl is more than just a walk through history—it’s a stress-free, memorable way to explore Alexandria!
Our personable guides bring Alexandria’s rich history to life with a fun mix of fascinating facts, humorous anecdotes, and engaging stories!
Explore More, Worry Less: We’ve designed this tour to showcase the best of Alexandria without the stress. Stroll through the cobblestone streets, visit historic sites, and learn about the city’s past from the colonial era to Prohibition. Our guides will recount lively tales and local legends and welcome you to our historic port city with small town hospitality.
Raise a Glass! Along the way, enjoy drinks at charming pubs and historic taverns. Soak in the unique atmosphere of each location.
Bring friends and family to a fun evening in Old Town Alexandria!
Itinerary
Alexandria
On this tour, guests will discover Alexandria's fun and fascinating history of taverns and tavern culture.
Stops will include the following:
- Wise's Tavern where many American presidents ate and drank.
- Duvall's Tavern.
- Gadsby's Tavern. Very important early American tavern with lots of fun stories.
- The Carlyle House
- Captain's Row.
- Plus stops in working taverns that have fun and interesting history.
- Guides will also tell stories related to drinking cultures and traditions.
- Plus Prohibition history!
2 hours
Location
Address
480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable local guide
Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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