Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History

4.9 (135 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Time travel to 1775 with a private tour and explore the birth place of American history. Points of interest include:

1) Walk the Duke of Gloucester Street while learning about colonial trades, power of the press and Virginia's leadership in shaping our early Nation, including the first Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence & Declaration of Rights

2) Admire the Capitol Building and understand why America's Constitution carved out three government branches

3) Enjoy the Palace Green and the Governor's Palace where townspeople and gentry celebrated important events

4) Learn about Bruton Parish Church, closes 4PM

5) Shop in Merchant's Square

6) Visit the Sir Christopher Wren building and learn why the oldest academic building in America plays a significant role in our history

Notes: Colonial Williamsburg (CW) hours are 10am-5pm. Two tours - 2.5 hour tour does NOT include CW ticket; 7 hour tour includes CW ticket to access to all CW buildings & lunch with private guide

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Best Williamsburg Tours

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private group tour
Included: Bottled water and light snack offered and included
Included: Parking

Not included

Not included: Gratuties
Not included: Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg
Not included: Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm

Itinerary

Step back in time to the 18th Century for a private tour (only your group) through Colonial Williamsburg (CW) with a local guide who loves bringing history to life. Points of interest: (1) Meet us in the lobby at the Williamsburg Inn to review daily activities and help plan your walking route, like meeting Nation Builders, musket demonstrations, etc. Our guides are consistently rated in the top 2% and customize this tour to suit your interests (2) Take in daily colonial life on the Duke of Gloucester Street and learn about Virginia's pivotal role in our Revolution and Declaration of Independence (3) Walk around the Capitol Building of 1705 (4) Enjoy the Palace Green on our way to the Governor's Palace and learn about our Royal Governors and Virginian Governors (Patrick Henry & Thomas Jefferson) (5) Learn about Bruton Parish Church and the beginning of the preservation of Colonial Williamsburg (6) Take in Merchant's Square (7) Visit WM's Sir Christopher Wren building and learn about the oldest university in the USA and it's significant role Note 1: CW hours are 10am-5pm. Note 2: Open buildings include museums, Bray School, Gaol, Bruton Parish Church, colonial stores, etc.

Stop 1
Governor's Palace
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square
William & Mary
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet us in the lobby of the Williamsburg Inn. As you approach the Inn from Colonial Street (off of Francis Street), parking lots are to the left and right of the Inn.

End point

Please meet us in the lobby of the Williamsburg Inn. As you approach the Inn from Colonial Street (off of Francis Street), parking lots are to the left and right of the Inn.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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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.