Alexandria Ghost and Graveyard Tour: Colonial Guide, Old Town

Walk the haunted side of Old Town with a guide who dresses the part

A one-hour ghost tour of Old Town Alexandria led by a colonial-garbed guide who meets you at Ramsey House Visitor's Center and takes you through eerie streets, shadowy alleyways and legendary haunted locations before concluding in a local graveyard. The guide speaks English and the route is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

One hour ghost tour in Old Town

• Meet guide at Ramsey House Visitor's Center
• Take one hour ghost tour around Old Town Alexandria
• End tour in a local graveyard

The experience

The tour starts at Ramsey House Visitor's Center, where your colonial-garbed guide meets you and leads you into Old Town Alexandria's most haunted spots. You'll walk through eerie streets and shadowy alleyways, stopping at multiple legendary locations tied to local lore. The guide shares chilling tales of restless spirits, tragic events and supernatural occurrences that shaped the community's history: stories rooted in the town's darker past.

The route takes about an hour and ends in a local graveyard, which is where the tour concludes. Wheelchair accessibility means you can navigate the streets and stops without arrangement, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them to reach Ramsey House. The guide speaks English throughout.

What’s included

• One-hour guided tour through Old Town Alexandria's haunted locations.
• colonial-garbed English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 19:30, 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (19 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (under 19)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alexandria Colonial Tours

Is this one for you?Your guide leads you through the town's most haunted streets and graves, weaving together the darker stories that shaped this place into one connected journey.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 19).

What kinds of haunted locations does the ghost tour actually visit?

The tour stops at multiple legendary locations steeped in local lore around Old Town Alexandria, though the specific sites are part of the stories the guide reveals on the night itself rather than listed in advance. You'll walk through eerie streets and shadowy alleyways before the tour concludes in a local graveyard.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on this tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the entire route is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the starting point at Ramsey House Visitor's Center.

How long does the ghost tour take?

The tour runs for one hour, starting at Ramsey House Visitor's Center and ending in the local graveyard.

What does the guide wear, and does it matter?

Your guide wears colonial dress, which sets the tone for the stories and adds to the atmosphere of walking through Old Town's haunted history.