Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin Private Tour from Williamsburg

6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Your private journey from Williamsburg to Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin is enriched by an exceptional guide whose personal connections bring Norfolk’s naval story vividly to life. Bambi Walters, grew up in the Norfolk area and worked as an engineer for the Naval Sea Support Center supporting the Atlantic Fleet, offering guests rare insight into naval operations, ship systems, and the living ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. Her perspective blends military understanding with local history and coastal science. The Wisconsin guided Command and Control tour takes you through the "nerve center" of the Battleship Wisconsin and is often led by a retired Navy veteran. After the Command and Control tour, Bambi will guide you through several additional decks, explaining shipboard life and the power behind one of America’s greatest battleships. Additional time may be spent with "hands on" activities in the Interactive Science Center, viewing themed exhibits and watching HD films. Max of 7 people

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Best Williamsburg Tours

Ages: Youth (5–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Tickets to Nauticus and Tickets to Command and Control Tour
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: We have the option to stop for lunch, but lunch is self pay
Not included: Gratuities for guides are greatly appreciated
Not included: VIP tours of Wisconsin are limited to 10 people and not guaranteed; advance request for this option

Itinerary

Nauticus

2 hours Admission included

Located on Norfolk’s waterfront beside the Elizabeth River, Nauticus is far more than a maritime museum—it is an immersive naval, science, and ocean discovery center where adults and children can actively engage with ships, sea life, naval technology, and maritime history. Visitors move through hands-on galleries designed to explain how ships work, how oceans shape global trade, and why Norfolk became one of the most important naval centers in the world.

One of Nauticus’s most popular family areas is its marine science section, where children and adults can interact directly with sea life.

Visitors often enjoy:

touching horseshoe crabs,

observing local Chesapeake marine, and

Learn about ecosystem supports both wildlife and naval activity.

There is a large screen theatre that features maritime films and educational presentations, giving visitors a chance to sit briefly while still experiencing dramatic naval footage, ocean exploration films, and educational programming.
Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus

2 hours Admission included

A tour aboard Battleship Wisconsin is an unforgettable journey into one of America’s most powerful naval warships. Towering beside Nauticus, this massive battleship invites visitors to walk beneath towering 16-inch guns, explore preserved crew quarters, and stand on decks where sailors served during World War II, Korea, and the Gulf War. The highlight is the exciting Command & Control Tour, which leads into restricted operational spaces where radar tracking, tactical decisions, and battle coordination once occurred. Guests step inside authentic command rooms, view original consoles, and learn how Wisconsin launched Tomahawk missiles during Desert Storm. From the bridge, sweeping harbor views complete the experience, making visitors feel the scale, power, and history of one of the last great battleships ever built. On the weekends VIP tours can be arranged but sell out quickly.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Quarterpath Shopping Center has a large parking lot. Your guide will meet you near the businesses, Verizon or Swan Cleaners. Prior to your tour, your guide will let you know the make, model and year of his/her vehicle.

End point

The Quarterpath Shopping Center has a large parking lot. Your guide will meet you near the businesses, Verizon or Swan Cleaners. Prior to your tour, your guide will let you know the make, model and year of his/her vehicle.

Pickup points

Williamsburg Inn, An Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Colonial Houses, An Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Williamsburg Suites
Holiday Inn & Suites Williamsburg-historic Gateway By IHG
Patrick Henry Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williamsburg By IHG
Budget Inn Williamsburg
Williamsburg Historic District
Sleep Inn Historic Williamsburg

and 53 more pickup points

If your guide is picking you up from your lodging (within a 5 mile radius of Williamsburg), your guide will meet you near the lobby or front entrance of your lodging. Alternatively, your guide will pick you up from the Quarterpath Crossing parking lot (1490 Quarterpath Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185).