Private Tour
Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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 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.
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.
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.
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Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a great tour...
Victoria S,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour that not only discussed Christmas traditions and wreaths but also provided a strong introduction to colonial life. We greatly enjoyed our tour with Bambi.
This is a truly...
Maria K,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a truly informative and relaxed way to learn about Colonial Williamsburg & the decorations. Our guide Will was wonderful and made it fun for all of us, even the youngest who is 10.
Those wreaths are amazing!
ASeidl105,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide was new doing this tour but he was entertaining and very knowledgeable about what he was showing us. He also had a good solid knowledge of the history in Williamsburg and the history behind the decorations that we were seeing. You could tell that he was very interested in the subject and that enhanced our experience with him. Nice young man
History made interesting!
Carolyn K,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice experience with my mom…private tour was prefect because it was at our pace and we’ve been there before many moons ago so it was nice to be able to remember things and ask questions without taking anything away from anyone else.
Uniquely Williamsburg Christmas Activity
Jessica G,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00If you want to do something Christmas-themed in Williamsburg, this is a great choice! Bambi is a very knowledgeable guide and she gave us tons of historical information as well as great explanations of all the Christmas decorations and the materials used, etc. Some of the wreaths that are made are quite unique. It is entirely outdoors, so dress very warmly and carry some hand and foot warmers. Bambi gives opportunities to stop for hot drinks as well. It is a leisurely pace, you won’t feel rushed. And she took several lovely pictures of us as a family. Highly recommend this tour!
Williamsburg holiday decor tour
Sheila F,Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide provided a very interesting and thorough explanation of the meaning behind the holiday wreaths displayed on the houses on the Duke of Gloucester Street , etc. I loved this tour and highly recommend it to all!
Williamsburg Holiday Decorations Tour
Richard H,Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00This was an excellent tour. Our guide provided great details as to the rules for judging the decorations, including the materials used and the manner in which the decorations are put together. She also shared what the judges are looking for to add or subtract points in selecting the winners.
Holiday Decorations Private Tour
Vicki O,Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Cyndi was very knowledgeable and shared historic information as well as details about the materials and construction process of the beautiful colonial decorations. We got to ask lots of questions and the walk was just the right amount of time and distance. It was nice to have just our group. The ginger cookies and hot chocolate were a nice treat! We would recommend Cyndi as a guide to anyone who enjoys history and gardening.
10/10 Highly Recommend
KANNAPOLIS22,Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% recommend the private tour with Bambi! Bambi is SO knowledgable, it's really impressive. Communication from booking to where to meet was seamless. We really enjoyed our morning with Bambi and learning about the holiday decorations and Williamsburg!
Unique seasonal tour
Gina M,Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed this unique tour. Cynthia was very personable and knowledgeable. She explained before our tour the criteria for what materials were permissible as classic Colonial decorations.
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