Private Tour

Private Tour - Colonial Life & Revolutionary Role of Williamsburg

Name: Private Tour - Colonial Life & Revolutionary Role of Williamsburg
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (106 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Time travel to 1775 with a private tour and explore the birth place of American history. Points of interest include:

1) Walk the Duke of Gloucester Street while learning about colonial trades, power of the press and Virginia's leadership in shaping our early Nation, including the first Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence & Declaration of Rights

2) Admire the Capitol Building and understand why America's Constitution carved out three government branches

3) Enjoy the Palace Green and the Governor's Palace where townspeople and gentry celebrated important events

4) Learn about Bruton Parish Church, closes 4PM

5) Shop in Merchant's Square

6) Visit the Sir Christopher Wren building and learn why the oldest academic building in America plays a significant role in our history

Notes: Colonial Williamsburg (CW) hours are 10am-5pm. Two tours - 2.5 hour tour does NOT include CW ticket; 7 hour tour includes CW ticket to access to all CW buildings & lunch with private guide

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

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

Step back in time to the 18th Century for a private tour through Colonial Williamsburg (CW) with a local Williamsburg Certified Guide who loves bringing history to life. Points of interest: (1) Meet us in the lobby at the Williamsburg Inn to review a walking route that suits your interests, like meeting Nation Builders, musket demonstrations, etc. (2) Take in daily colonial life on the Duke of Gloucester Street and learn about Virginia's pivotal role in our Revolution and Declaration of Independence (3) Walk around the Capitol Building of 1705 (4) Enjoy the Palace Green on our way to the Governor's Palace and learn about the Royal Governors and Virginian Governors (Patrick Henry & Thomas Jefferson) who lived there (5) Learn about Bruton Parish Church and the beginning of the preservation of Colonial Williamsburg (6) Take in Merchant's Square (7) Visit WM's Sir Christopher Wren building and learn about the oldest university in the USA and it's significant role throughout history Notes: Two tours: CW tickets NOT included in 2.5 hour tour; CW tickets included in 7 hour tour with access to CW buildings, trades & lunch. CW hours are 10am-5pm. Spanish speaking guide upon request.

What‘s Included

Private group tour

Bottled water and light snack offered and included

7 hour tour includes lunch and non-alcoholic beverages

7 hour immersive tour includes admission tickets to Colonial Williamsburg with guide for entire day

Gratuties

2.5 Hour Tour does not include admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm

Options

Private 2.5 Hour Tour

Duration: 3 hours: Typical tour time is about 2.5 hours and can be customized to less time based on your preference. Max tour time is 3 hours.
Drink & light snack offered
Spanish guide option

Reviews

4.91

106 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our guide, Sharon, was...
Sue B,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Sharon, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic! It was a very pleasant experience spending 21/2 hours with her. Glad we had the experience.
Masterful history lessons!
Carlie C,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful master course in history! The tour guide was spectacular - and carefully took in our list of events and demonstrations we had reviewed prior for the tour on the day's events calendar on the CW website.
Private beats a crowd.
John J,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
While my wife and I were taking the tour with our wonderful and knowledgeable guide Will, I noticed the following. There was a crowd of around 30 people surrounding a “group” tour guide. He was shouting, no doubt, so everyone in the crowd could hear. I knew I made the right choice, right then and there.
This was an excellent...
Steven H,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour for our family being 1st time visitors and not knowing what to expect or how to navigate. Our tour guide, Sharon, was awesome - very informative, personable & organized. As we walked, she pointed out key sites , relative historical facts and events and interacted with some trade craftspeople & character actors, thus immersing us into the colonial Williamsburg experience and time. We were motivated to experience more and extended our visit into the next day to catch what we missed. We highly recommend this tour especially to first time visitors unfamiliar with (and like us, maybe underestimating) the great experience Colonial Williamsburg has to offer.
Great experience!
susanfF7988LH,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Bambi was very knowledgeable! Good day and learned a lot about the early adventures of our country! Super!
Fantastic way to get the lay of the land.
TucLou19,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We met Ricardo in the lobby of the Williamsburg Inn. We asked for and received and overview of the area, how to best enjoy Williamsburg and some can’t miss sites. Ricardo was well informed and entertaining. The tour company provided snacks and opportunities to sit and soak in the atmosphere. Great time.
Best Colonial Williamsburg tour
David M,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an absolutely wonderful tour with Bambi. She was aware my husband was having some physical issues with his energy level and was so considerate of his situation. We thoroughly enjoyed all the wisdom and delightful insight she had to offer on Colonial Williamsburg!! We loved the tour and highly recommended it!
Do some research ahead of...
Paul S,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Do some research ahead of time so you can enjoy the experience and ask good questions. Wear comfortable walking shoes!
Private Williamsburg Tour — Wonderful Opportunity to Experience and Learn about our History in a Fun Way
Joyce S,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ricardo was a joy to guide our group through Colonial Williamsburg. The tour was so informative, and he was so considerate that we, as seniors, had rest stops, water/fluids and a delicious, homemade Ginger treat. He was so knowledgeable and answered so many question we had. He was especially kind and made sure to interact with each of us. He is an excellent tour guide — especially how he individualized the tour to include the things that we each wanted to see and learn more about. He is definitely an educator and presents the information in a relaxed, interesting way. Highly recommend the tour, and especially Ricardo as an outstanding tour guide.
Private Williamsburg tour with Ricardo
JoeMag1,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked the private tour to learn more about Williamsburg, and we’re so glad we did. Ricardo was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about colonial history. He tailored the tour to our specific interests and was eager to answer every question we had along the way. His deep understanding of colonial life brought the history of Williamsburg to life, helping us truly appreciate what daily life was like during that era. Ricardo also pointed out the best sites to explore later, making the rest of our visit even more meaningful. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to gain a deeper insight into colonial Williamsburg and to better understand the historical context behind the places you’ll see.