Private Tour

Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This exclusive, private tour (only your group) highlights Colonial Williamsburg's Christmas traditions and picturesque holiday decorations of our historical area. This tour provides insight about the materials, crafts people, construction and design of the wreaths and garlands adorning the exterior of most 18th Century buildings, exhibits and private homes and different judging categories. We meet at The Williamsburg Inn to admire the decorations and begin our journey to the Duke of Gloucester. We'll discuss how holidays were celebrated in 17th and 18th Centuries here in Virginia including plantations, our Capital cities and during the Revolutionary War (e.g., Continental Army). Holiday biscuits by African descendants or traditional gingerbread cookies are offered. If before 7PM, we offer hot beverages.

Note: Grand Illuminations are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of December (7pm fireworks). The Yule Log lightings are the first, second and third Fridays of December.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Parking is available in nearby lots using the Passport App

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Parking pass

Guide will have 2 lamps for evening tours. However, guests may want to bring a flashlight/lantern

Optional hot chocolate, coffee or cider (if available as sometimes the products are sold out or unavailable if after 7pm).

Private certified guide familiar with holiday decoration rules and holiday celebrations

Colonial ginger cakes or African holiday biscuits (no vegan options)

Bottled water

Gratuities

Warm clothing including gloves and hat for colder weather.

Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg

What To Expect

We will park our cars and meet in the lobby to orient ourselves to the holiday decoration rules, plan our walking route, set up lights if dark and begin our holiday journey. Parking is included.

10 minutes • Admission Included

Colonial Williamsburg

Enjoy a private guided tour along the Duke of Gloucester of Colonial Williamsburg's exterior building holiday decorations and learn about the materials, construction techniques, categories for judging the decorations and types of participation for these 18th Century decorations.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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