Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
If you think history is boring, this tour is here to prove you wrong. Offbeat History takes you on a lively, 90-minute journey through the city’s most offbeat and entertaining stories—the kind that surprise you, make you laugh, and leave you saying, “Wait… that really happened?”
With a guide who knows how to bring the fun, this tour dives into the odd characters, strange moments, and head-scratching facts that make Richmond anything but ordinary. You won’t hear about battlefield strategies or memorized dates—just unforgettable stories, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of laughs.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Capitol Square Park
Our tour will take us past Capitol Square Park
Church Hill Neighorhood
Our tour will take us through Church Hill
What‘s Included
Our comfortable and climate-controlled bus has wide windows, ideal for sightseeing!
You may bring your own beverages on board, or purchase cans from the meeting point. All beverages brought on board must be sealed until you board the bus!
Gratuities for your guide and driver are appreciated for a job well done!
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Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
24pearlp,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun learning all the secrets in Richmond.
Great experience for history buffs
Q9679JDjamesb,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and informative presentation of little known details of Richmond’s history. Guides were knowledgeable and personable, and obviously enjoyed in sharing the offbeat “other” stories from history. The accompanying video maps and pictures really helped bring the stories to life, kudos for using them and well done overall!!!
Great Richmond Tour
mauriciosuarezo,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! The guides were exceptional!!! It was the best option for the first tour in Richmond. Thanks.
Fun and entertaining
janiss502,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taylor and Lindsey are a great team! They are funny and so so knowledgeable. We had a great time and we highly recommend it!
Fantastic tour! Really interesting and fun!
FellowTraveler631651,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun and interesting tour! Our guide was fantastic. Would highly recommend.
Learning & Laughs!
Alysia F,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jeremy was fantastic and a great guide. He was equally entertaining and also informative. We really enjoyed it and will book again soon.
Fantastic experience!
DebbieRVA,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our "Off Beat History Tour" was fantastic! The guide, Brian, did such a wonderful job of sharing interesting information in a clear, but also entertaining way. As locals, we definitely learned some new tidbits that further bolstered our pride in RVA. The relatively small size of the bus ensured we could easily hear (unlike many other tours we have been on in other cities), and the visuals displayed on the screen helped flesh out the stories to give us a clearer understanding. Kudos to Brian, and to our driver, Stephen, who safely maneuvered through city traffic while also being so courteous and helpful. Well done!
Terrific Tour
wahoonc,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth your time! My wife and I learned a lot on this tour, and our guide was both entertaining and knowledgeable.
Fantastic driver and tour guide!
jaimemW9119SL,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny and charismatic. The driver was very skilled and safe!
Taylor was fantastic
FarAway63738732167,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taylor did amazing! Informative and interesting, thank you. Bus was warm and driver was good. Highly recommended if you are new to RVA or if you are visiting.
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