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2-Hour Private Guided The best of Williamsburg Walking Tour

About this experience

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! A live interpretation of American history. The Capitol. The other one, actually. A political foundation that gave Williamsburg its place in the Historic Triangle. Now grab a map and dive into Colonial Street. A living history museum. An homage to Colonial times. Heard of Thomas Jefferson? He lived in the Governor’s Palace. Visit the place that once served as a hospital for wounded soldiers. “The Most Historic Avenue of America”. That’s what FDR called Duke of Gloucester Street. Let our guide tell you the tales that roam this 99 ft street. And to finish off the tour: Eavesdrop on a short lecture at the College of William & Mary. Maybe, you’ll pick up something educational!

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  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

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2-Hour Private Guided The best of Williamsburg Walking Tour

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Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 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

  • A professional tour guide services

Itinerary and highlights

This is a place where men in 1776 spoke for American independence. Here you will learn about the government in colonial Virginia and the colony's contribution to the American Revolution.

Visit the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country! The site includes restored or re-created buildings from the 18th century when the city was the capital of Colonial Virginia. Be a part of an amazing experience that helps you travel back in time.

You will explore the official residence of the royal governors of the Colony of Virginia. Once it was a home for seven royal governors, including Thomas Jefferson, one of American Founding Fathers, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third President of the United States.

Walk the main street of Williamsburg, which was once called “the most historic avenue in America” by Franklin D. Roosevelt called. Admire small shops, taverns, private homes, the market square, armory, and courthouse built hundred of years ago.

You will visit Wren Building at William & Mary College - the oldest college building still standing and working in the country. The building overlived a couple of fires and reconstructions but it is still charming and worth visiting.

Be inspired and develop a hunger for science at the public College of William & Mary It is considered one of the best scientific institutions in the country with many world-famous alumni such as Thomas Jefferson, Mike Tomlin, Glenn Close and many more.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Your guide will meet you in front of the Capitol building

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Virginia USA

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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