Private Tour

Exclusive Private Colonial Williamsburg Walking Tour by a Local

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Let's go back in time together!

Join your licensed guide on this fun, engaging walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg.

See the major historic sights, learn how our democracy began here, and walk in the footsteps of our Founding Fathers – and maybe bump into them!

Discover the special places only a local knows, like delightful gardens, where they hide the sheep, and favorite spots for 18th-century cookies.

Starting at The Williamsburg Inn, you'll view the Capitol, stroll by trades and shops, and see horse-drawn carriages on your way to the Governor’s Palace. Our walk ends at Merchants Square where you can shop or grab a bite.

Our guests are saying:

“We rank Cyndi in the top 2% of professional guides we’ve experienced.” “She knows her history and shows a lot of enthusiasm for it.” “She was a pleasure to be with.”

This tour can be designed to focus on your interests. It will give you an insightful overview of Colonial Williamsburg and help make the most of your time here.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This is a private tour, for your group only

This is a 1.5 mile walking tour

Walking is on uneven surfaces, on paved roads, brick sidewalks, large cobblestones, shell pathways, and grassy areas

Colonial Williamsburg's historic area is a lot larger, with a lot more walking than visitors may expect. For those with difficulty walking, please consider renting an electric scooter. We can help put you in touch with a good local scooter rental company, to help improve your enjoyment of the beautiful historic area.

Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking. We are happy to help you rent an electric scooter so you will have an enjoyable experience.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Your licensed guide will meet you at the elegant Williamsburg Inn, 136 E. Francis Street, and escort you back in time to the 18th-century. As we walk up Duke of Gloucester Street we will enter a different, slower-paced town. We will learn why the Colonists decided to break off from Great Britain. We will experience the sights, sounds, and scents of the 1700s, when Virginia was the largest and wealthiest colony in British America.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building

We will immerse ourselves in the 18th century as we walk up Duke of Gloucester Street, "the most historic street in America." We will stop to view the Capitol Building, where our Founding Fathers debated British taxation and finally proposed independence. Along the way we will pass by busy trades, merchant shops, and taverns. And maybe even visit the dark jail cells and shackles of the Public Gaol (Jail) where Blackbeard's pirates were imprisoned.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Private Tour of Colonial Williamsburg

Official Map of Colonial Williamsburg

Gratuities

Bottled water

Does not include Admission Ticket to Colonial Williamsburg

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