Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus

4.9 (63 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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63 reviews

4.9

A bus tour of Richmond’s most unusual, unexpected, and humorous stories — history with a twist! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Tours take place in our comfortable bus with wide windows — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

If you think history is boring, this tour is here to prove you wrong. Offbeat History takes you on a lively, 90-minute journey through the city’s most offbeat and entertaining stories—the kind that surprise you, make you laugh, and leave you saying, “Wait… that really happened?”

With a guide who knows how to bring the fun, this tour dives into the odd characters, strange moments, and head-scratching facts that make Richmond anything but ordinary. You won’t hear about battlefield strategies or memorized dates—just unforgettable stories, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of laughs.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Discover Richmond Tours

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Our comfortable and climate-controlled bus has wide windows, ideal for sightseeing!

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: You may bring your own beverages on board, or purchase cans from the meeting point. All beverages brought on board must be sealed until you board the bus!
Not included: Gratuities for your guide and driver are appreciated for a job well done!

Itinerary

Capitol Square Park

Passing by

Our tour will take us past Capitol Square Park
Church Hill Neighorhood

Passing by

Our tour will take us through Church Hill
Shockoe Bottom District

Passing by

Our tour will take us through Shock Bottom
Carytown

Passing by

Our tour will take us through Carytown
Byrd Theater

Passing by

Our tour will take us past the Byrd Theater

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide INSIDE the brewery. They'll have their Discover Richmond Tours shirt or jacket on. You may park in spots 1-37 in front of the brewery (other spots are reserved for other businesses).

End point

Meet your guide INSIDE the brewery. They'll have their Discover Richmond Tours shirt or jacket on. You may park in spots 1-37 in front of the brewery (other spots are reserved for other businesses).

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.