Richmond Downtown Walking Tour

4.8 (241 reviews) 1 h 40 min – 2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 100 minute stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 40 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: The Richmond Tour Guys

Ages: Children (1–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Headsets that promote safe distancing

Itinerary

Jackson Ward

10 min

We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth
The John Marshall House

10 min

Stop by and hear about the life and contributions of Richmond native John Marshall in the history of the city and country.
The Valentine

15 min

Visit beautiful Court End, learn about the Wickham and Davis houses, Richmond's pivotal role in the Burr treason trial and Beef Juice!
White House Of The Confederacy

15 min Admission not included

Learn about how Richmond became the capitol of the CSA, the Davis years as President, The Great Evacuation Fire, and Lincoln's visit to Richmond just one day after surrender.
Stop 5

10 min

Visit the original Medical College of Virginia, hear tales of custodial skullduggery, and how Richmond was a major medical center in the Civil War
Stop 6

10 min

Visit the only church designed by Jefferson's apprentice, hear the horrors of the Richmond Theater Fire, and how Edgar Allen Poe became a true Richmonder
Stop 7

10 min

See the second oldest governor's mansion in the US and learn about the monuments Capitol Square. Visit the Civil Rights Memorial and hear the story behind Brown v. The Board of Ed
Virginia Capitol Building

10 min

Hear the story behind Richmond becoming the third capitol of the Commonwealth, how Jefferson's plans for the new building went awry, and the tragedy that befell it in 1870.
Stop 9

10 min

See the newest addition to Capitol Square. learn about the first European women in the colony, the contributions of 12 prominent women, the arrival of the first Africans and the history of slavery in the city.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church

10 min

Visit the Church of the Confederacy and its Tiffany splendor and end your tour
Stop 11

10 min

See and hear the story behind the proposed mausoleum for the first president and six key figures in the founding of the nation.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets

End point

We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.