Alexandria: Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tour with Local Tales

Summary

Old Town Alexandria ghost stories at night with local guide

You’ll walk Old Town Alexandria by lantern light, hear ghost stories from a local guide in colonial dress, and end your evening among centuries-old graves. Expect eerie moments, true tales, and a bit of laughter mixed in with the chills—it’s not just about scares but feeling history under your feet.

What’s the experience like?

"You ever get goosebumps just from a story?" That’s what our guide—dressed head to toe like he’d stepped out of the 1700s—asked as we circled up outside the Ramsey House Visitor’s Center. I could smell rain on old bricks and something sweet from a bakery down the block. The group was small, maybe eight of us, which made it feel less like a tour and more like being let in on secrets. Our guide (I think his name was Charles?) had this way of pausing just long enough before each tale that you’d catch yourself glancing over your shoulder.

We wandered through narrow alleys and past houses with flickering porch lights, listening to stories about Alexandria’s haunted past—some tragic, some just weird. At one stop, Charles pointed at a window above us where someone supposedly still sees shadows moving at night. I tried not to stare too long but yeah, I totally did. There was this moment when everything went quiet except for the distant clatter of a streetcar and someone’s laugh echoing from King Street. It felt like the city itself was holding its breath.

The last part? We ended up in a graveyard, which sounds obvious but still hit different after all those stories. No jump scares or anything—just this hush, and the feeling that maybe you shouldn’t talk too loud out of respect (or superstition). Charles left us there with a final story about an unmarked grave; I didn’t expect to actually feel spooked walking back toward the lights alone. Still thinking about it now—sometimes places really do keep their memories close.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — One hour ghost tour in Alexandria

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

Top questions

How long is the Ghost & Graveyard Tour in Alexandria?

The tour lasts approximately one hour around Old Town Alexandria.

Where does the Alexandria ghost tour start?

The tour begins at Ramsey House Visitor's Center.

Is this ghost tour suitable for kids or strollers?

Yes, infants and children can join; strollers are welcome.

Is the Alexandria Ghost & Graveyard Tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and routes are wheelchair accessible.

What language is the ghost tour conducted in?

The tour is led by an English-speaking guide.

Does this tour include entry fees or taxes?

All fees and taxes are included in your booking price.

Will there be a local guide on this Alexandria ghost tour?

Yes, you’ll be guided by a local dressed in colonial attire.

Where does the ghost tour end?

The experience ends at a local graveyard in Old Town Alexandria.

What’s included

Your evening includes all fees and taxes plus an English-speaking local guide dressed in colonial costume who leads you through Old Town Alexandria's haunted sites before leaving you at a historic graveyard to finish your walk under your own steam.