1 Hour Christmastide Walking Tour in Virginia Past and Present

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Join us as we discover the History of Christmas in the colony while exploring the handcrafted decorations that adorn the historic buildings.

On our 1-hour leisurely stroll thru the city, you will have the opportunity to photograph some of the most iconic decorations that are uniquely Colonial Williamsburg. Handcrafted one-of-a-kind decorations made by employees and residents of the city are beautifully and proudly displayed on each building and we will discover the most beautiful and unique of this year's display.

We will discover the religious, humorous, and heartfelt traditions that span the centuries. While learning how the decorations are made, how they became a tradition, and even helpful tips and tricks on how the create your own decorations at home.

Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg is truly an experience that you and your family will cherish for years to come.

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We will tell the stories outside of the Colonial Williamburg

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church

At the church, your guide will discuss how Christmas is celebrated in the 18th century and describe the decorations on the church.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Next, we will stop at the John GreenhowStore where we will view one of the most iconic Colonial Williamsburg decorations and discuss how to make it yourself.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Tips and Tricks on makings similar decorations yourself.

The history of how Colonial Williamsburg started it's unique celebration the season.

Gratuities

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1 Hour Christmastide Walking Tour in Virginia Past and Present

Reviews

4.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Christmas stroll
Karen W,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lonnie was very knowledgeable about the decorations and tour was very interesting. He was able to take us back in time to appreciate and understand Christmas time in Colonial Williamsburg
Poor communication
Denise M,,Dec 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
If you have never been to Williamsburg be advised that the signs are almost nonexistent We never made it to the tour due to poor information on meeting place
Walking tour viewing the various outside Christmas door and window decorations
F1267FGannej,,Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Lonnie met us at the designated place right on time. Due to the cold weather, we were the only couple there and essentially had our own private tour. Lonnie was ery knowledgeable and familiar with all the locations and gave pointers on how to construct the arrangements if we chose to make our own.
Nice pleasant tour
Anna B,,Dec 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful guide and we learned some interesting facts. Our guide was friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed this one hour walk. It was just enough and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own the rest of the day.
One hour walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg
Jean B,,Dec 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We appreciated this excellent one hour walking tour by this knowledgeable guide which we were able to reserve on short notice. He meets in front of the Palmer house near the Capital.