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Walk Old Town Alexandria by lanternlight on a 90-minute guided ghost tour that blends colonial history, waterfront lore and theatrical storytelling. Costumed guides lead a family-friendly route from The Alexandrian to Chadwicks, with stops at historic sites like Carlyle House and Union Street Public House.
Walk Old Town Alexandria by lanternlight on a 90-minute guided ghost tour that blends colonial history, waterfront lore and theatrical storytelling. Costumed guides lead a family-friendly route from The Alexandrian to Chadwicks, with stops at historic sites like Carlyle House and Union Street Public House.
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Operated by Nightly Spirits · Alexandria, Virginia
The cobblestones click underfoot as a costumed guide leads the group out of The Alexandrian's red-brick lobby and into the lamp-lit alleys of Old Town Alexandria. Salt air from the Potomac grazes the waterfront; the night amplifies voices and footsteps, and the city’s past feels close enough to touch.
moderate.
1.5 hours.
Able to walk continuously for 90 minutes on uneven cobblestone and some stairs; suitable for most active families.
Yes. The tour is billed as all-ages friendly and blends history with spooky stories; parents should judge based on their child’s sensitivity to ghost stories and low-light environments.
Meet inside the lobby of The Alexandrian Hotel at 480 King Street; guides are in period costume and check-in begins 10–15 minutes before departure.
Much of Old Town has cobblestones and narrow sidewalks; while parts of the route are flat, some sections and stops may be difficult for wheelchairs—contact the operator for accommodation options.
Tours may be cancelled for severe weather; for a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure per the operator’s standard policy.
Old Town’s grid and many brick buildings reflect its growth as an 18th-century port on the Potomac; layers of commerce and wartime activity shaped sites you’ll pass on the tour.
This is a designated historic district—respect building fabric, avoid touching artifacts, keep noise low at night and support local preservation groups when possible.
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