Explore 3 UCPlaces digital self-guided tours in Alexandria

Welcome to Historic America’s walking tour of Old Town Alexandria. History is always a treat--but this tour is especially sweet! Did you know that Forbes named Alexandria the Ice Cream capital of the world in 2019? This guided tour explores Alexandria’s historic charm, through public art, a stroll down cobblestone streets, itty bitty homes and old churches. Best of all-- we stake out the top ice cream shops in town! Beginning on the idyllic Potomac River waterfront, we make our way through the heart of Old Town Alexandria’s historic district, with plenty of delicious detours along the way.

Welcome to this UCPlaces Bar Crawl of Old Town Alexandria. My name is Shelly and I’ll be taking you on this tour on behalf of our local expert Batel Yona. Now a little about Batel. Batel Yona was born and raised here in Northern Virginia, and is an alumnus of George Mason University. Before launching her career in real estate, Batel spent a couple years living abroad in Melbourne, Australia working as a portrait and fashion photographer. Batel has an extensive track record of going above and beyond for her clients, specializing in customer service, and customizing the home buying and selling process for everyone she works with. As a Northern Virginia native, her favorite thing about the DMV is the environmental versatility- from the national and public parks, like Burke Lake Park and Great Falls, to DC’s plethora of national landmarks and Smithsonian museums. You’ll always have something to do in the DMV, so if you’re interested in putting down roots in the DC metro area, be sure to reach out to Batel Yona for all your real estate needs! Now a little about Old Town Alexandria! Like the name suggests, Old Town is Alexandria’s famous and beloved historic district. With its cobblestone streets and historic architecture, Old Town brings a simple, rustic charm to the DC Metro area. Don’t let the old architecture fool you though, there's still plenty of fun to be had. Meet me by The Light Horse and I’ll show you around!

Welcome to Old Town Alexandria! I’m glad you can join me. I’m Christian, your guide and this walking tour will explore a handful of the many historic sites associated with the town’s most famous resident, Revolutionary War General, First President of the United States, and farmer George Washington. Washington enjoyed a fruitful 50 year relationship with Alexandria, from the town’s founding in 1749 until his death in 1799. We’ll begin in the vicinity of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial and work our way down to Old Town’s Waterfront Park along the Potomac River.