Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Name: Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Price: 38.79 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.95 (541 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

The Revolution is Here! Immerse yourself in the revolutionary stories of American history. With over 300 acres of iconic sites, historic taverns, and world-class art museums, history truly comes to life at the world’s largest living history museum. Meet our experts uncovering the past to better inform our future, enjoy live performances, meet talented tradespeople practicing period-specific crafts, and explore our 18th-century city on the verge of revolution. Every Colonial Williamsburg visit helps continue our mission — to ensure that the future may learn from the past.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Evening programs include tours, plays, dances, concerts, and reenactments

Evening meals in colonial taverns include strolling musicians and 18th-century fare

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Colonial Williamsburg

Costume-interpreter-guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse Admission to trade sites, to see and speak with expert masters, journeymen and apprentices practicing 18th-century trades Admission to daily staged performances on the Charlton Stage and in the Hennage Auditorium Admission to our two world-class art museums Complimentary shuttle service

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Admission to daily staged performances on the Charlton Stage and in the Hennage Auditorium

Admission to trade sites to see and speak with expert masters, journeymen, and apprentices

Colonial Williamsburg Admission Ticket

Admission to our two world-class art museums

Self Guided -guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Parking Fees

Meeting points

Colonial Williamsburg

101 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

Multiday Admission

Admission to all Colonial Williamsburg trades, exhibits. Valid for 3 consecutive days from the date of first use.

Single Day Admission

Admission to all Colonial Williamsburg trades, exhibits. Valid for 1 day.

Reviews

3.95

541 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

279

104

NOT For WheelChair or Scooter Users (electric or manual)
heumanntouch,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
This is NOT for folks with a handicap. While there is a lot of history here without a guide it will be somewhat mundane and dare say boring. Most of the building would next to near impossible to visit due to steps and narrow passage ways. Also be warned this is a large area and has a lot of walking so if that is a challenge I might want to suggest skipping. Overall it was interesting but not worth the $38 to have access to the buildings.
Fun Day
Molly E,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Colonial Williamsburg experience is great. We had the opportunity to visit many sites at our pace and interest. Every site we visited was interesting and fun. The people working at each site are welcoming and very knowledgeable. This is a good way to experience the history of the area.
Excellent tours and easy...
Deborah L,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tours and easy to arrange. Going through Viator made it very simple to get tickets and the passes made it easy to get into individual sites!
Happy 250th America .
Sheilal C,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great place. Buy tickets at the visitor center . . Lots of info. All tshirts and souvenirs way too over priced””
Beautiful place to spend a weekend
lindacN2035NZ,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Colonial Williamsburg is a beautiful place to visit! We enjoyed our tours of The Capitol and The Governor's Mansion; the tour leaders were very knowledgeable and personable. The architecture of the area cannot be matched, and it was fun to see craftsmen carrying on the traditions of the way things were made back in the day. The gardens were beautiful, and the people very friendly. Highly recommend.
Terrible
ccc4620,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The Native American interpreter lady needs to be fired because she is demeaning, rude, irrational, and outright mean. I respectfully asked her opinion about a book I had read about the history of Native Americans, and she responded by going into an irrational rage response with me. I hope she reads this review and takes note that I too have Native American ancestors, and due to her insane response to me I put no stock in her knowledge and really believe her to be a fake. On other notes, the food at CW is outrageously overpriced for the subpar quality of prepackaged bland sandwiches like you would find in convenience stores that cost us $12 at CW and most of which went in the trash, and minimally chilled sodas and water bottles. The best meal we had in our three days there were peanut butter sandwiches we packed ourselves which were actually fresher more edible than the previous days’ $12 prepackaged bland in stale bread plus $3+ small bag of chips and water bottles. One awful sandwich, a bag of chips, a prepackaged brownie, and two water bottles cost us around $30. The chips (normally around $0.75 in a vending machine) and the brownie were the only food items fit to eat. Other issues in CW is the minimal shade available since most of the trees have been cut down. Most of the shops and exhibits we enjoyed a decade ago were closed. So even though we did go through everything available to us via our $55 three day ticket, it seemed that there was actually less to see than what was free a decade ago. Most of the interpreters seemed to have an edge to them as though they were doing us a favor serving as the instructional guides for which we each paid $55, although I will say the interpreter for the Capital and House of Burgesses tour was fantastic. Although the free bus into CW from the visitor center was nice, on our last day only two buses were actually running and the driver was outright snappy after we waited nearly an hour at a stop that was supposed to take around 15 minutes to be picked up, and this after we paid $10 OER DAY just to park in the area and be able to take the free trolley bus, ehich I guess in the long run wasn’t so free after paying $30 for three days of parking. My advice to others would be don’t waste your time or money at CW but instead spend both at the two Jamestown and the Yorktown battlefield locations. We were asked to please post a review by others at CW in order to prompt officials there to make much needed changes to this dying endeavor at historical preservation. They need to take it back to what it was a decade or two ago, and to what the original twentieth century investors in historical preservation envisioned, because it seems to be all about just money grabbing these days.
Very interesting place to see, lots of walking.
Wander06479821832,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was really fun. There is a lot to see and it's kind of hard to figure out, but once you figure it out, it's a lot of fun. Riding the bus from place to place makes it so you can see a lot. There's museums, there's restaurants a lot of interactive things and the buildings to go into. Buy a ticket for a couple of days to see everything. It involves a lot of walking.
Step Back in Time
RosemaryKN,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is our sixth time in about 40 years at Colonial Williamsburg! We enjoy walking around the streets, going in and out of the buildings. We enjoy history and archeology so this is the perfect place to be. Some of the days here were in the 90s - bring a water bottle.
Warning Needed
Kathy S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Trip Advisor needs to state in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS that if you purchase a day building pass from them, you have to get a voucher from the Visitor Center. Unbeknownst to me, the buildings in Colonial Williamsburg will not honor the e-tickets from Trip Advisor, and I was forced to buy additional tickets from the Colonial Williamsburg site because I did not have time to go to the Visitor Center! I received an email less than one hour before our tour advising me about the voucher, so I did not have time to go get one because they don't open until 9:30 and our tour was at 10. So, I spent an additional $70!
A 40 year return !!
Mary T,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was a beautiful day. No instruments on where to park or even where to go. We asked a few people. The place was very clean and the employees were very knowledgeable. Make sure you have comfortable foot wear. A lot of walking and the place is quite large. We only had a few hours to spend there. Next time we go, we will need a full day.

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Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Evening programs include tours, plays, dances, concerts, and reenactments

Evening meals in colonial taverns include strolling musicians and 18th-century fare

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Colonial Williamsburg

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Admission to daily staged performances on the Charlton Stage and in the Hennage Auditorium

Admission to trade sites to see and speak with expert masters, journeymen, and apprentices

Colonial Williamsburg Admission Ticket

Admission to our two world-class art museums

Self Guided -guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Parking Fees

Meeting points

Colonial Williamsburg

101 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

Multiday Admission

Admission to all Colonial Williamsburg trades, exhibits. Valid for 3 consecutive days from the date of first use.

Single Day Admission

Admission to all Colonial Williamsburg trades, exhibits. Valid for 1 day.

Reviews

3.95

541 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

279

104

NOT For WheelChair or Scooter Users (electric or manual)
heumanntouch,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
This is NOT for folks with a handicap. While there is a lot of history here without a guide it will be somewhat mundane and dare say boring. Most of the building would next to near impossible to visit due to steps and narrow passage ways. Also be warned this is a large area and has a lot of walking so if that is a challenge I might want to suggest skipping. Overall it was interesting but not worth the $38 to have access to the buildings.
Fun Day
Molly E,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Colonial Williamsburg experience is great. We had the opportunity to visit many sites at our pace and interest. Every site we visited was interesting and fun. The people working at each site are welcoming and very knowledgeable. This is a good way to experience the history of the area.
Excellent tours and easy...
Deborah L,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tours and easy to arrange. Going through Viator made it very simple to get tickets and the passes made it easy to get into individual sites!
Happy 250th America .
Sheilal C,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great place. Buy tickets at the visitor center . . Lots of info. All tshirts and souvenirs way too over priced””
Beautiful place to spend a weekend
lindacN2035NZ,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Colonial Williamsburg is a beautiful place to visit! We enjoyed our tours of The Capitol and The Governor's Mansion; the tour leaders were very knowledgeable and personable. The architecture of the area cannot be matched, and it was fun to see craftsmen carrying on the traditions of the way things were made back in the day. The gardens were beautiful, and the people very friendly. Highly recommend.
Terrible
ccc4620,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The Native American interpreter lady needs to be fired because she is demeaning, rude, irrational, and outright mean. I respectfully asked her opinion about a book I had read about the history of Native Americans, and she responded by going into an irrational rage response with me. I hope she reads this review and takes note that I too have Native American ancestors, and due to her insane response to me I put no stock in her knowledge and really believe her to be a fake. On other notes, the food at CW is outrageously overpriced for the subpar quality of prepackaged bland sandwiches like you would find in convenience stores that cost us $12 at CW and most of which went in the trash, and minimally chilled sodas and water bottles. The best meal we had in our three days there were peanut butter sandwiches we packed ourselves which were actually fresher more edible than the previous days’ $12 prepackaged bland in stale bread plus $3+ small bag of chips and water bottles. One awful sandwich, a bag of chips, a prepackaged brownie, and two water bottles cost us around $30. The chips (normally around $0.75 in a vending machine) and the brownie were the only food items fit to eat. Other issues in CW is the minimal shade available since most of the trees have been cut down. Most of the shops and exhibits we enjoyed a decade ago were closed. So even though we did go through everything available to us via our $55 three day ticket, it seemed that there was actually less to see than what was free a decade ago. Most of the interpreters seemed to have an edge to them as though they were doing us a favor serving as the instructional guides for which we each paid $55, although I will say the interpreter for the Capital and House of Burgesses tour was fantastic. Although the free bus into CW from the visitor center was nice, on our last day only two buses were actually running and the driver was outright snappy after we waited nearly an hour at a stop that was supposed to take around 15 minutes to be picked up, and this after we paid $10 OER DAY just to park in the area and be able to take the free trolley bus, ehich I guess in the long run wasn’t so free after paying $30 for three days of parking. My advice to others would be don’t waste your time or money at CW but instead spend both at the two Jamestown and the Yorktown battlefield locations. We were asked to please post a review by others at CW in order to prompt officials there to make much needed changes to this dying endeavor at historical preservation. They need to take it back to what it was a decade or two ago, and to what the original twentieth century investors in historical preservation envisioned, because it seems to be all about just money grabbing these days.
Very interesting place to see, lots of walking.
Wander06479821832,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was really fun. There is a lot to see and it's kind of hard to figure out, but once you figure it out, it's a lot of fun. Riding the bus from place to place makes it so you can see a lot. There's museums, there's restaurants a lot of interactive things and the buildings to go into. Buy a ticket for a couple of days to see everything. It involves a lot of walking.
Step Back in Time
RosemaryKN,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is our sixth time in about 40 years at Colonial Williamsburg! We enjoy walking around the streets, going in and out of the buildings. We enjoy history and archeology so this is the perfect place to be. Some of the days here were in the 90s - bring a water bottle.
Warning Needed
Kathy S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Trip Advisor needs to state in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS that if you purchase a day building pass from them, you have to get a voucher from the Visitor Center. Unbeknownst to me, the buildings in Colonial Williamsburg will not honor the e-tickets from Trip Advisor, and I was forced to buy additional tickets from the Colonial Williamsburg site because I did not have time to go to the Visitor Center! I received an email less than one hour before our tour advising me about the voucher, so I did not have time to go get one because they don't open until 9:30 and our tour was at 10. So, I spent an additional $70!
A 40 year return !!
Mary T,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was a beautiful day. No instruments on where to park or even where to go. We asked a few people. The place was very clean and the employees were very knowledgeable. Make sure you have comfortable foot wear. A lot of walking and the place is quite large. We only had a few hours to spend there. Next time we go, we will need a full day.