Historic Leesburg Guided Walking Tour
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Historic Leesburg Guided Walking Tour
By Historic Leesburg Walking Tours
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Private guided walking tour of Leesburg’s fascinating historic district. A fun and enlightening outdoor tour of historic places of interest. It is truly a journey of discovery to see the gems that the old town Leesburg offers! Learn about the history, architecture, and lore of this historic seat in Loudoun County. Included are houses that illustrate the rustic, frontier-like architecture characteristic of Leesburg in the 1760s, the site where Robert E. Lee planned the daring invasion of Maryland during the Civil War, and the historic tavern where the the Mayor welcomed Gen. Marquis de Lafayette when he toured Leesburg in 1825.
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Ages 0-85, max of 8 per group
Duration: 1h 20m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Guided Walking Tour
What's not included- Food and Drinks
- Entry/Admission - Tally Ho Theater
- Entry/Admission - Leesburg
- Entry/Admission - Loudoun Museum
- Entry/Admission - Leesburg
- Start:
- 25 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USAMeet on the sidewalk at 25 West Market Street, adjacent to the Tally Ho music venue. A public parking garage can be accessed at this location with entry points on either Market or Loudoun Streets. The parking garage is free for the first 2 hours. The tour concludes at the meeting point.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 289698P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 289698P1
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- 25 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USAMeet on the sidewalk at 25 West Market Street, adjacent to the Tally Ho music venue. A public parking garage can be accessed at this location with entry points on either Market or Loudoun Streets. The parking garage is free for the first 2 hours. The tour concludes at the meeting point.
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- stuartp6350 contributionsA TOUR NOT TO BE MISSED!!Our private tour with Carla was tremendous and should be experienced by all. It was an easy walking tour that lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes. Carla walks you around Leesburg and shows you the beautiful architecture of the historic buildings, discusses the history, and even points out great places to eat in the area. You really get a special feel for Leesburg that is invaluable. Carla is so knowledgeable and quite charming. You will love her special tour and enjoy yourself thoroughly!Written 22 April 2023
- petersonv200 contributionsFun andWonderful experience walking around downtown Leesburg. Our guide pointed out numerous historical sites and architectural wonders all within a few square miles! Highly recommend for travelers to the DC area, as well as locals who want to increase their Northern Virginia knowledge.Written 25 December 2020
- barrettvirginia0 contributionsGreat way to spend some time outdoors!Walking Tour last Saturday morning and I had a wonderful time! I had a delightful tour of Historic Leesburg's beautiful properties with a combination of history, wonderful local lore and great descriptions of several of the fascinating architectural gems in this charming town. The tour was the perfect length of time, about one hour. The walk was a charming stroll on brick sidewalks through historic neighborhoods. The tour guide was very nice and had a great deal of knowledge about the history of Leesburg. She kept things moving at a nice pace throughout the tour and wove together a combination of tales from history that were tremendously engaging. I highly recomend HIstoric Leesburg Walking Tours.Written 18 November 2020
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LindaLeeG
Phoenix, AZ11 contributions
Jun 2023
This tour was a great experience, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting Leesburg, whether for their first time or their tenth. The monument and historic buildings are well preserved, and having Carla point out their architectural details and the stories behind them was time well spent. Loved it!
Written 15 June 2023
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AndriaYesIA
Reston, VA12 contributions
My dad and I had a wonderful tour experience with Carla. She has so much passion for the history and architecture of Leesburg and pointed out so many amazing details that I'd never heard before. It was a great tour, even on a rainy cold March day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, visitors or VA residents, who would like to learn more about the interesting history of Leesburg!
Written 26 March 2023
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Thank you for your review, Andria. It was a pleasure showing you and your father the historic gems of Leesburg. There is so much to see and learn, even for those who live locally, as you point out. Come visit Leesburg again soon!
Written 31 March 2023
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JP3586
Ashburn, VA5 contributions
Dec 2020
I booked a private tour with Carla and it was a great idea. Outdoor activities are necessary nowadays and when they are hosted by a knowledgeable host who takes her time explaining what you are looking at, it's time (and money) well spent.
Without Carla's explanations, I would never have known what was hiding behind all these buildings.
A must do, especially with a host who will respect all necessary precautions, such as wearing a mask and respecting social distancing.
Without Carla's explanations, I would never have known what was hiding behind all these buildings.
A must do, especially with a host who will respect all necessary precautions, such as wearing a mask and respecting social distancing.
Written 12 December 2020
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kemcinroy
Washington DC, DC1 contribution
Dec 2020
Leesburg is a great local daytrip from DC (~ 45 minutes) and filled with rich history. Carla took us back in time as we walked around the beautiful downtown streets. Her tour helped us notice the various historic architectural design that is scattered throughout local houses and churches dating back to the 17th century. She highlighted stories involving famous American figures that we would have never known! Once the tour completes, make sure to ask Carla for some of her favorite local spots (we tried all of them and they didn't disappoint!)
Written 12 December 2020
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erica H
Ankara, Türkiye12 contributions
Carla was wonderful with my mom. It was cold, but she took her time to walk my 80 year old mom’s pace and give our family a wonderful depth of history. I had no idea Leesburg was steeped in so much history. If you are looking for an educational family event, I highly recommend Carla’s tour:)
Written 18 February 2023
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Thank you, Erica. I enjoyed meeting you all and showing you the wonderful historic sites in Leesburg. To your point, it is a tour that the entire family can enjoy--in warm weather or cold!
Written 19 February 2023
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Alan C
Pasadena, MD178 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This tour is precisely as advertised. We wanted a small group tour of Leesburg focused on its history, and we got it. Carla was extremely well-informed and entertained with little tidbits of lore as well as the provable history. Since almost all the buildings of interest are in private hands, there is no going-inside in Leesburg. She hits a dozen significant buildings, and they are fortunately within blocks of each other in downtown Leesburg. Wear good walking shoes and have your water bottle if appropriate. We were there on a Sunday and the parking in the downtown garage was ample and free. Don't miss visiting the Loudoun County Museum that is right by the garage (and that Carla highlights as you walk). Carla's website has online booking that works.
Written 14 April 2024
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Thank you so much, Alan. It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife and showing you the gems that historic Leesburg offers. This is such a charming town, and I love giving these tours!
Written 18 April 2024
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Motherhen03
Fairfax, VA157 contributions
Aug 2021
We were strolling around the historic streets of Leesburg and came upon a person giving a guided walking tour to a young couple. What I overheard the tour guide saying about some of the historic buildings was very interesting. We plan to sign up for this guided tour in the next couple of months !
Written 29 August 2021
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Ellen
Reston, VA1 contribution
Feb 2021
Carla blended historical insights of this charming town with beautiful examples of the numerous different architectural styles. The walking tour was at a leisurely pace but we actually visited more than a dozen sites . I came away with a new appreciation of some of the lesser-known people and events in US history that occurred in my backyard. We enjoyed every moment of the tour!
Written 25 February 2021
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KarenSt233
Ellicott City, MD51 contributions
Had a great time on our walking tour. Just what we wanted - history, architecture, and little known facts. And a lunch recommendation that was fantastic. Our guide, Carla ?, owns the business and leads these private tours 3-4 times a week. How lucky were we! It was about 80 minutes of walking on mostly brick side walks, and mostly flat. Thoroughly enjoyed our time in Leesburg!
Written 6 October 2023
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Jenny G
2 contributions
Sept 2022 • Solo
We really enjoyed Carla’s walking tour of Leesburg. It’s amazing how many historic events (Revolutionary War, Civil War) took place in the few blocks we walked. Also really enjoyed the architectural information. It’s lovely that so many old historic buildings are very well cared for and restored. You’ll see many cute restaurants and bars on the tour- we enjoyed lunch at Shoe’s Cup & Cork afterward. The pace is an easy walk and the duration was exactly as stated, an hour and 20 mins. Easy to fit in to our schedule on a weekend visit. Thank you, Carla!
Written 19 September 2022
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Jenny,
I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour of historic Leesburg. There are so many historic sites and such varied, interesting architecture. We are passionate about our historic buildings in Leesburg and work to keep them well maintained. Happy to hear the tour met your expectations. Also, thank you for passing info about Historic Leesburg Walking Tours to the concierge where you were staying!
Written 9 October 2022
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