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Colonial Williamsburg Private Driving Tour

About this experience

Drive more, walk less with your private certified guide as you discover the best of Colonial Williamsburg on a personalized driving tour with easy walking for up to 6 people. Cover more ground than traditional walking tours while exploring iconic landmarks, scenic gardens, elegant colonial homes, and picturesque streets where colonial America's story unfolds. Consider visiting highlights such as the Governor's Palace, Capitol, Bruton Parish Church, Powder Magazine, and the Sir Christopher Wren Building at the College of William & Mary while learning about colonial life, the American Revolution, and Virginia's role in America's founding. Along the way, discover the remarkable restoration of Colonial Williamsburg through the vision of Rev. Dr. Goodwin and the generosity of John D. Rockefeller Jr., preserving one of America's greatest living history museums. Enjoy engaging storytelling, hidden gems, and customized stops based on your interests for a relaxed, unforgettable experience.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

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CW Friday and Saturday
CW Driving Friday and Saturday
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Colonial Williamsburg Tickets - one per person for day of tour

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy a private Colonial Williamsburg driving tour with easy walking and hotel pickup within 5 miles of Colonial Williamsburg, or meet at The Williamsburg Inn. Together, you and your Certified Guide will review Colonial Williamsburg's Events Calendar and map to personalize your tour around your interests, whether it's meeting George Washington, visiting trade shops, or attending special programs.

Travel comfortably between landmarks while exploring highlights such as the Capitol, Governor's Palace, Bruton Parish Church, the Sir Christopher Wren Building at the College of William & Mary, the Powder Magazine, Palace Green, and more. Discover colonial life, the American Revolution, and the remarkable restoration led by Rev. Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Your tour includes a Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket for each guest, parking if you'd like to continue exploring afterward, bottled water, a light snack, and personalized recommendations for the rest of your day.

Meeting and pickup information

  • If travelers prefer to meet (instead of a pickup), we meet them in the lobby of The Williamsburg Inn, 136 East Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
  • This is a driving tour with easy walking in Colonial Williamsburg. If you have a wheel chair or stroller and would like to bring it along, please let your guide know ahead of time to ensure the back of the vehicle is prepared.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Best Williamsburg Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
This is a driving tour with easy walking in Colonial Williamsburg. If you have a wheel chair or stroller and would like to bring it along, please let your guide know ahead of time to ensure the back of the vehicle is prepared.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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