Historical Fredericksburg Smartphone App Self Guided Walking Tour
What your day looks like
On our historic solo walking tour, you’ll discover Fredericksburg's Revolutionary past and the people who fought for and won our independence. The tour is a smartphone-guided tour on our walking tour app. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. After the tour, listen again, anytime. You’ll see sites linked to George Washington, Mary Washington, James Monroe, the man who came up with the now infamous plan of crossing Delaware to catch the Hessians unaware and thus win the battle, The Rising Sun Tavern, Cemeteries and Hear and uncover the stories linked to these historic building bringing them to life.
The experience, in brief
- Go at your own pace, anytime
- This tour never expires
- After taking the tour on location, listen to the remote version anytime to relive the tour
- The tour is professionally narrated and infused with music to set the mood
The journey, in full
The tour starts outside of the Hugh Mercer Apothecary where you'll hear about his history and how he played a role in the Revolutionary War. The walking tour app will then guide you step by step through Fredericksburg telling you its history. The tour stops outside of the Rising Sun, you'll hear its connection to revolutionary heroes and more The tour stops outside of the Mary Washington House and you'll learn George Washington's story here and his family. The tour stops outside James Monroe House and Memorial Library and you'll hear the story of James Monroe and the Revolution. The tour stops at the gate of the Masonic Cemetery and you'll hear the story of the Masons and George Washington The tour stops outside the Rising Sun Tavern and you'll hear its revolutionary story. The tour stops outside the Free Masons Lodge which was once the lodge of George Washington. The tour stops outside the St. George's Episcopal Church, and you'll hear its history long before the revolution. The tour ends in the old square and you'll hear its historic story.
Your day, step by step
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What to know before booking
Included
Historic Walking Tour of Fredericksburg, VA, on our Walking Tour app
Not Included
Food/drink Admissions/entrances, the tour is all outside. Human guide
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing Walking shoes Water Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop - 1020 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic