• Alexandria - Explore Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria’s most refined Victorian burial site. This guided walking tour offers a chance to visit memorials, monuments, and the historic receiving vault, while uncovering the tales of apothecary owners, bankers, treaty authors, veterans, and other prominent Alexandrians who influenced the city’s past.

• Professional in-person guide: Catherine Weinraub, historian and preservation expert
• Access to the historic receiving vault
• Guided walking tour of Ivy Hill Cemetery

• Admission fees
• Bottled water
• Private transportation
• Gratuities for the guide (optional)

What makes this tour unique
Unlike typical walking tours that stick to the main streets of Old Town, this tour invites you into Alexandria’s most exquisite Victorian cemetery. Led by Catherine Weinraub, a historian from the Ivy Hill Cemetery Historical Preservation Society, participants will hear tales derived from years of preservation efforts and original research.
Participants won’t just pass by gravestones — they will delve into the historic receiving vault, discover Victorian funeral traditions, and learn about the lives of apothecary owners, financiers, treaty writers, hotel proprietors, and veterans who played a role in shaping Alexandria’s history. With its combination of history, ambiance, and expert knowledge, this tour provides a genuine connection to the city’s past that is unmatched elsewhere.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.