Overview
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1 hour
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Explore the boardwalk of Virginia Beach and its history on this tour of the city's historic coastal community. Learn about the growth of the city as a tourist hotspot, the growth of the hotel industry, and the rise of its distinct early 20th-century boardwalk culture. Hosted by a professional historian, this tour will give you unique insight into the city's history. Whether you are a local, visitor, or new arrival, this tour will help you explore the fascinating culture and history of VA Beach
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Virginia Beach
Travelers will see the many historic sites along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, including the Cavalier Hotel, Cutty Sark Motel, Galilee Church, the Neptune Statue, Historic Cottages, and more.
Options
Virginia Beach Boardwalk History Tour
What‘s Included
Historic tour of the Virginia Beach boardwalk
Historian Guide
Guests should bring their own water.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
VB Boardwalk history tour.
michaelmZ5340TI,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My wife and I went on this tour during a nice weekend in March 2026. We were the only ones on the tour. Our guide Stefan was excellent and knowledgeable. The tour was supposed to be an hour but I think because it was only the three of us and we were all fit and fast walkers we covered it in 45 minutes. My wife and I live in Southampton County Virginia but lived in Virginia Beach for 14 years when we were first married. We learned more about the oceanfront in the first 15 minutes then we did in the 14 years we lived here. The tour covers about seven blocks of the oceanfront. If I had one complaint I would have liked it to cover more property and some of the modern 20th century history, but I understand that would be a longer tour and cost more. Things like the architectural changes, laws, population changes, trends etc. Virginia Beach has changed a lot since we moved away 23 years ago and we were curious to know what drove the changes.
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