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Guided Walking Tour of Richmond
Overview
Wonderful walking tour of the the site of original Richmond, learn how the city got its name, Tour St John's cemetery see the grave markers for George Wythe and Elizabeth Poe, visit the scenic over look, walk through the largest collection of historic homes in RVA, see the mews and original historic block created by HRF and hear the story of RIchmond's development from small tobacco town full of ruffians to capitol of the Commonwealth..
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Guided Walking Tour of Richmond
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
- audio recievers
Meeting point
We will meet across Broad Street in the park directly opposite the entrance to St John's Church
Return details
We will meet across Broad Street in the park directly opposite the entrance to St John's Church
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Libby Hill ParkHistoric Libby Hill Park, Scenic overlook of RVA
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St. John's Episcopal ChurchTour the grounds of the oldest church in Richmond . Hear the story of Patrick's Henry's famous speech in 1774. Visit the grave markers for George Wythe and Elizabeth Poe
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Virginia Capitol BuildingStop by the scenic overlook to view and hear the story of Richmond's Capitol and Capitol Building. Hear about Richmond's growth into a major tobacco and transportation production center and the rebirth of Shockoe Bottom.
- View and relive the narrative of Richmond's largest Civil War Hospital and the city's role as a major medical center in the war and after (pass by)
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Visit Richmond Hill (later Monte Maria) the site of numerous meetings with Jefferson, Madison and the leaders of Richmond, hear about the city's founding by William Byrd II and his dissolute son's role in its expansion.
- Walk through the largest collection of Antebellum houses in the city, see the famous patchwork houses, the Shelton House, the original Historic Block created by the Scott Sisters, The Mews, and explore the grand architecture and styles of the Gilded Age. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
How it works?
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Guided Walking Tour of Richmond
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!