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2 hours
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Richmond, as the birthplace of the United States, is rich with history and culture! Travel through 400 years of history on board our tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide!
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
James River
Our beautiful river around which Richmond was built
Virginia State Capitol
Our state's capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Joyce P,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was SO much fun. Got to see beautiful and amazing history, learned so much and really enjoyed ourselves. The only issue was the noise. We sat in the back of the trolley and you could hear some sort of motor which made it hard to hear the host.
krystal718,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a fantastic experience on this tour with our family and couldn’t recommend it more. From start to finish, everything was seamless! Our tour guide, Rachel, was absolutely outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the history of Richmond, which made the stories and details come alive. We learned so much and stayed engaged the entire time. The trolley ride itself was great as well! KP, our driver, was excellent and made the ride comfortable and enjoyable. It was the perfect way to see the city while soaking in its rich history. Overall, a wonderful experience for all ages and a must-do if you want to truly understand Richmond’s past.




D4275OKkathryns,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A friend and I traveled to Williamsburg first. We had reserved the trolley for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. On Dec. 9 we were informed the tour was cancelled due to to some side streets being affected by snow on Dec. 8. We were rescheduled for the same time on Dec. 11 so we completely changed our travel plans to accommodate. Then, we were informed on Dec. 10 that because not enough people signed up for the rescheduled tour on the 11th, it was also cancelled. We left on Dec. 12 and didn’t get to take the tour. Although I have asked, to date I have not received notification that our money has been refunded.
Richard A,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Daniel was awesome, can't say enough about his knowledge and obvious passion for the subject. The trip was full of wonderful facts, things I didn't know and I'm a history nerd. There was one stop on the trolley in Libby Park, otherwise, it's a trolley ride throughout Richmond which provides a great opportunity to view major parts of the city. More importantly, because of Daniel, we added two things to do on our trip A+


Susan C,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Fun entertaining and informative Went twice in 3 months because I knew my friends would enjoy and I enjoyed the 2nd time just as much. Will be bringing more friends !
848maryloug,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Melissa was our guide and KP was our driver. I used to drive a bus, so let me tell you, sitting right behind her, I could see that KP did an excellent job, even in tight spaces. Melissa was fun to listen to and gave us a lot of historical information about the area. 10/10 If you are visiting Richmond on the James, take this tour. It will also give you ideas about other things to visit while you’re in Richmond. I should have taken this tour long ago while visiting my friend.
J8847QHtaylorj,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an excellent time on the tour! Our guide, Andrew, struck the perfect balance of providing an in-depth overview of Richmond's history, fun facts, and local tidbits. He did an excellent job of engaging the group, answering questions, and ensuring we walked away with a deep understanding of what makes up Richmond's story. Our driver, Clarence, was an expert navigator as well. The reservation and check-in process were a breeze, and we thought the experience was a great value. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the city!
Barb O,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
I loved the history of the city (early American/Civil War) our guide gave as we traveled through the city. Great sites to see. Well worth it!
P2823MDjohno,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was great. Very interesting tour and our guide was outstanding. Saw much of the city and she pointed out places we may want to visit on our own. The driver was excellent also.
deborahfA2041KO,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Tour guide Andrew was amazing and extremely knowledgeable about civil war history & answered every question we asked.
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