Historic Leesburg Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 20 minutes
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This is a guided walking tour of Leesburg’s fascinating historic district.
Includes over a dozen attractons that illustrate the history and architecture of this quaint town. The tour is fun and enlightening!
You'll see, for example, 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, to name a few. The tour is about a mile of walking and lasts about 80 minutes. It's suitable for people of all ages.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tally Ho Theater
A completely renovated theater depicting art deco architecture.
This beautiful church is one of only two examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in Leesburg.
What‘s Included
Guided Walking Tour
Food and Drinks
Options
Guided Walking Tour
Can include other customers
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Tour of Historic Leesburg
450chipp,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carla is a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide, full of fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts. Highly recommend this tour!
Charming historic town.
Sargis G,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carla was an outstanding guide for our walking tour of Leesburg, VA. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history, architecture, and overall background, making the experience both informative and engaging. Her passion for the area really came through, and she brought the stories of Leesburg to life in a way that was easy to follow and enjoyable. Highly recommend the tour to anyone looking to learn more about this charming historic town!
Great walking tour in historic Leesburg. Very informative and learned a lot about the area and architecture.
Lauren D,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable about the area. Had fun
historic Leesburg walking tour
Rich G,May 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carla was a absolutely wonderful tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about Leesburg. I highly recommend Carla and the tour. 5 stars for Carla !
Great tour
597adamv,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Carla, was extremely knowledgeable on the history of Leesburg and was very personable. Had a great time walking around and exploring the history and architecture of the town.
Beautiful and educational
Deborah B,Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Historical architecture and interesting details were just a few of the places we enjoyed . Our guide was detail oriented and had great knowledge of the town.
GR8 Leesburg History Walk/Talk
Donna T,May 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Book with Carla to get a nice sense of history regarding Leesburg. The walk/talk of nearly 90 minutes was just the right amount of time for this experience!!
Quick morning tour
dianecJ8904EZ,May 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour. Carla was an excellent guide; she was very knowledgeable and very nice! You could tell she was just as interested in the tour as we were.
Wonderful Peek Into Leesburg History!
AlanC543,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
A Lovely Afternoon in Leesburg
KarenSt233,Oct 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had 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!
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