Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Decorations & Stories Tour

1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Experience the magic of Colonial Williamsburg Christmas on one of our most popular walking tours. Discover the beauty of Colonial Williamsburg's Christmastide as we stroll along Duke of Gloucester Street, admiring spectacular holiday decorations, historic homes, and 18th-century architecture. Learn how handcrafted wreaths and garlands are created from fresh greenery, fruits, seed pods, oyster shells, feathers, and other natural materials, then judged in the Professional, Amateur, Trades, and Crafts divisions. Your knowledgeable local guide brings history to life with stories of Christmastide traditions celebrated by plantation owners, middling families, and military during the Revolutionary War. It's the perfect way to experience Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Tour Highlights:

Colonial Williamsburg's famous holiday decorations

Colonial Christmastide traditions and Revolutionary War history

Wireless audio ear piece

Tour begins and ends at the same location

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Best Williamsburg Tours

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private certified guide familiar with holiday decoration rules and holiday celebrations

Not included

Not included: Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg
Not included: Warm clothing including gloves and hat for colder weather.
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Colonial Williamsburg

1 h 30 min

Experience the magic of Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg on this festive 90-minute GROUP walking tour featuring spectacular holiday decorations and fascinating colonial Christmas traditions.

Explore historic Duke of Gloucester Street, one of America's most celebrated historic streets, while admiring beautiful Christmas wreaths, garlands, and natural decorations adorning 18th-century buildings and private homes.

Discover the artistry behind Colonial Williamsburg's famous Christmas decorations, including the natural materials, craftsmanship, creative designs, and judging categories that make these holiday displays so special.

Learn how Christmas was celebrated in 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia's plantations and during the Revolutionary War. Hear fascinating stories about colonial holiday customs, festive gatherings, traditional foods, and historical holiday celebrations.

Highlights:

90-minute GROUP walking tour

Duke of Gloucester Street

Mobility scooters welcome

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet by 11:45 AM at the Bryan House, corner of Duke of Gloucester and Nassau Streets. Gather on the side facing Duke of Gloucester Street and the ice skating rink. Paid parking is available in Merchants Square lots and at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums.

End point

Meet by 11:45 AM at the Bryan House, corner of Duke of Gloucester and Nassau Streets. Gather on the side facing Duke of Gloucester Street and the ice skating rink. Paid parking is available in Merchants Square lots and at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums.

Using your ticket

Please show your ticket to your guide upon check in.

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.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Self-paid parking is available in Merchants Square and Arts Museum using the Passport App