The Devil Walked Old Town
AN ADULTS-ONLY RECKONING WITH OLD TOWN'S DARKEST HISTORY
The Devil Walked Old Town: Overview
$34.99
Per person
16 years
Old Town Alexandria sells itself on charm, and it has plenty. But a port this old made its money in ways the brochures don't mention, and some of those debts were never paid. The Devil Walked Old Town is our adults-only tour, and it spends the night with the history the daylight crowds stroll right past.
For nearly a decade, one of the largest domestic slave-trading operations in the country ran out of a building on Duke Street, breaking apart families and shipping people south in chains. Decades later, the Marshall House on King Street became the site of the first conspicuous killing of the Civil War, when a Union colonel was shot dead on the stairs and his killer cut down moments after. Between them came the fevers, the yellow jack and the pox, that emptied homes and filled the burying grounds. We stand where all of it happened and tell you the parts that don't make the postcards.
Expect frank language, hard history, and hauntings rooted in genuine suffering. This isn't a tour of polite ghosts. It's a reckoning with what this beautiful old town would rather forget, and with the spirits that, by many accounts, refuse to let it.
Starting Time
Nightly: 9 pm | 90-Minute Tour
(Varies by Night)
Adults Only Ghost Tour
This tour is for ages 16 and older only
Pet Policy
This is a pet-friendly Ghost Tour
Alcohol Policy
You may NOT bring your alcoholic drinks on this Ghost Tour
Tour Profile
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The details
- ⚠ Wheelchair access with limitations
- ✗ Not stroller-friendly
- ✓ Service animals welcome
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Old Town Alexandria's most unflinching ghost tour
Why Choose The Devil Walked Old Town?
When you book directly with Ghost City Tours, you get an easy, stress-free experience and a guide unafraid to tell Old Town's hardest stories.
The History Old Town Buries
We go past the charm and into the record the city keeps quiet, from the slave trade on Duke Street to the deaths that scarred these blocks.
Unfiltered and Adults-Only
Frank language, difficult subject matter, and stories told straight. This tour is built for grown-ups who want the truth of the place.
Old Town After Hours
When the shops close and the river fog rolls in, Old Town changes. We walk it then, where the city's heaviest hauntings are said to gather.
A Port That Never Settled
Centuries of trade, war, and disease left their mark here. We connect Alexandria's ghosts to the real events that made them.
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The Devil Walked Old Town FAQ
Everything you need to know before you go
Why is The Devil Walked Old Town an adults-only tour?
This tour deals honestly with the worst of Alexandria's past, including the domestic slave trade that operated out of Duke Street, a killing inside the Marshall House, and the epidemics that filled the city's graves. The subject matter is heavy and the storytelling is candid, so we keep it to guests 16 and older. Families looking for a lighter evening should choose our Echoes of Alexandria Tour.
How is this different from the all-ages Alexandria tour?
The Echoes of Alexandria Tour celebrates Old Town's colonial charm and gentler mysteries. The Devil Walked Old Town does the opposite. We confront the slave pen that made fortunes here, the first officer killed in the Civil War, and the fevers that emptied entire households, with the difficult details left in rather than smoothed over.
How long is the tour?
About 90 minutes on foot. We walk roughly a mile of flat Old Town streets and give each location the time its story deserves.
What time does The Devil Walked Old Town start?
The tour starts at 9:00 PM nightly and generally ends around 10:30 PM. Arrive a little early so you can meet your guide before we begin.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
We walk in nearly all conditions, and an empty, rain-slicked Old Town suits this tour well. If the weather ever becomes unsafe, we'll reach out about rescheduling.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Leashed, even-tempered dogs are welcome to come along, provided they're comfortable walking with a group for an hour and a half.
Is The Devil Walked Old Town a walking tour?
It is. Every Ghost City Tour is on foot, and Old Town's narrow, historic streets are best experienced that way, up close and at a human pace, rather than from the seat of a trolley.
Still Have Questions?
Our Guest Services team is here to help 7 days a week from 7 AM to 11:30 PM.
Where does The Devil Walked Old Town start?
Easy to find, plenty of parking, and right in the heart of Alexandria
Meeting Point
Meeting point provided at booking
Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Your exact meeting point in Old Town Alexandria will be confirmed when you book. Look for your guide in Ghost City Tours gear, ready to begin the walk.
Parking Information
Old Town Alexandria offers metered street parking and several public garages near King Street. The King Street Metro station is a short walk away, and rideshare is an easy option for the evening.
Pro Tip
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find parking and meet your tour guide
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Call 855-999-0491Available daily 9am - Midnight
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- •Detailed map and directions
- •Parking recommendations
- •Meeting point photos
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Our Money Back Guarantee applies only if you complete the tour in full. We're happy to reschedule your tour at no cost. If you miss your tour, we'll issue a raincheck valid in any of our cities. Refunds will not be given for no-shows, early departures, or inability to attend. We do not give refunds due to the scariness level of the tours. You must notify us within 24 hours of your Tour otherwise your claim will be dismissed.
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