Colonial Williamsburg Private History Walking Tour
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USD65700
Duration2 hours
Guide LanguageEnglish
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About
Colonial Williamsburg offers the chance to step back in time to the 18th century—and this private walking tour will give you an even richer understanding of this early American destination. Pick from multiple tour times, meet your guide outside the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, and set off. Explore the city’s key historical landmarks, learn about what colonial–era life was like, and hear behind-the-scenes stories about Williamsburg’s history.
Highlights
A private tour gives you a flexible and fully personalized experience
See the best of Colonial Williamsburg in the space of just one tour
Multiple tour times are available to suit your sightseeing schedule
Learn insider stories, history, and more from your guide’s commentary
Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
Local Professional Guide
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
This product can not be cancelled, amended or refunded.