Journey Through America's Most Historic Cemetery Complex
This is the only walking tour led by the historian who helps care for the ground itself. David Heiby — public historian, superintendent of the complex's historic Presbyterian Cemetery, and creator of Gravestone Stories — takes small groups inside Alexandria's 13-cemetery, 52-acre landscape, where more than 35,000 people rest: George Washington's pallbearers, Revolutionary War patriots, Civil War soldiers, a Cold War Soviet spy, and the highest-ranking Confederate general buried in Alexandria. Every stop is grounded in original research and cemetery records — research cited by the Library of Virginia and foundational to the complex's National Register nomination — including graves rediscovered after nearly 200 years. You'll walk quiet lanes, pass gates most visitors never enter, and leave with the official companion e-book, free with every ticket. Featured in national and local press and backed by a perfect 5.0 guest rating, with group size limited for comfort and a better experience.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Historic cemetery complex established 1796, containing 13 distinct cemeteries with over 35,000 burials spanning Revolutionary War to modern era. America's most concentrated collection of historic burial grounds.
What's included
- ✓Official illustrated companion e-book ($15 value)
- ✓90-minute small-group cemetery tour
- ✓Professional historian-led tour
- ✓Free Parking Available
- ✓Access to the 13 cemeteries of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
What's not included
- ✓Transportation to meeting point
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drinks (please bring your own water bottle)
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Uneven ground
Grass pathways
Historic walkways
Historic cemetery paths may have uneven terrain. Contact us about accessibility needs.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Journey Through America's Most Historic Cemetery Complex
This is the only walking tour led by the historian who helps care for the ground itself. David Heiby — public historian, superintendent of the complex's historic Presbyterian Cemetery, and creator of Gravestone Stories — takes small groups inside Alexandria's 13-cemetery, 52-acre landscape, where more than 35,000 people rest: George Washington's pallbearers, Revolutionary War patriots, Civil War soldiers, a Cold War Soviet spy, and the highest-ranking Confederate general buried in Alexandria. Every stop is grounded in original research and cemetery records — research cited by the Library of Virginia and foundational to the complex's National Register nomination — including graves rediscovered after nearly 200 years. You'll walk quiet lanes, pass gates most visitors never enter, and leave with the official companion e-book, free with every ticket. Featured in national and local press and backed by a perfect 5.0 guest rating, with group size limited for comfort and a better experience.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Historic cemetery complex established 1796, containing 13 distinct cemeteries with over 35,000 burials spanning Revolutionary War to modern era. America's most concentrated collection of historic burial grounds.
What's included
- ✓Official illustrated companion e-book ($15 value)
- ✓90-minute small-group cemetery tour
- ✓Professional historian-led tour
- ✓Free Parking Available
- ✓Access to the 13 cemeteries of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
What's not included
- ✓Transportation to meeting point
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drinks (please bring your own water bottle)
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Uneven ground
Grass pathways
Historic walkways
Historic cemetery paths may have uneven terrain. Contact us about accessibility needs.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.