Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History
Overview
Time travel to 1775 and witness the birthplace of American history through a private tour. Points of interest include the Duke of Gloucester Street and the Capitol Building, where pivotal moments in U.S. history unfolded.
- 🏛️ Walk the Duke of Gloucester Street while learning about colonial trades, the power of the press, and Virginia's leadership in shaping our early Nation, including the first Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence & Declaration of Rights.
- 📜 Admire the Capitol Building and understand why America's Constitution carved out three government branches.
- 🌳 Enjoy the Palace Green and the Governor's Palace where townspeople and gentry celebrated important events.
- ⛪ Learn about Bruton Parish Church, which closes at 4 PM.
- 🛍️ Shop in Merchant's Square.
- 🏫 Visit the Sir Christopher Wren building and learn why this oldest academic building in America plays a significant role in our history.
Colonial Williamsburg (CW) hours are from 10 AM to 5 PM; note that a 2.5-hour tour does NOT include a CW ticket, while a 7-hour tour includes a CW ticket for access to all CW buildings and lunch with a private guide.
Duration: 3 hours: Typical tour time is about 2.5 hours and can be customized to less time based on your preference. Max tour time is 3 hours.
Drink & light snack offered
Spanish guide option
- Parking
- Bottled water and light snack offered and included
- Private group tour
- Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm
- Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg
- Gratuties
Meeting point
Return details
(1) Meet us in the lobby at the Williamsburg Inn to review a walking route that suits your interests, 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 throughout history
Note 1: CW tickets NOT included, but may be purchased with discounted fee.
Note 2: CW hours are 10am-5pm.
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.