Overview
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You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 100 minute stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.
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
What To Expect
Jackson Ward
We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth
The John Marshall House
Stop by and hear about the life and contributions of Richmond native John Marshall in the history of the city and country.
Options
Richmond Downtown Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Headsets that promote safe distancing
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
222 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enlightening...
574laurieh,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richmond contains so many fascinating buildings, historical stories and key figures who played pivotal roles in Virginia's development. The tour was well done, well-paced, and packed with information!
Outstanding tour
Gail W,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Factual, entertaining, interesting and informative. Great introduction to the city of Richmond and it’s historic relevancy
Historical walking tour in Richmond
marcells148,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was great! Very informative and gave great suggestions for food and tours.
Great overview of Richmond’s History
katesI5574PY,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to begin to understand Richmond’s history on a short visit.
A Taste of Richmond
Ellie Y,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide. Tour tailored to our group’s needs and interests. We encountered many places to revisit in more depth another time and learned a great deal about Richmond’s history.
Richmond Walking tour
C8016SEjohnf,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very informative. We had a pleasant experience.
Richmond Va alot to see
Fearless50503992826,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Richmond has so much to do and see. So much History to see through tours and museums, walking. Definitely need to spend several days to a week to capture everything. Good eating as well. Definitely a must stop for history lovers.
A welcoming stay
984jerryg,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a very nice two night stay at this hotel. All staff we encountered were friendly and accommodating. Special shoutout to Roger who provided a welcoming attitude and suggested a top floor room that had superb views, to Barbara the friendly morning breakfast lady who had a genuine smile to John who checked us out and had wished us a good morning as we passed him on the way to breakfast. The hotel was clean and breakfast was solid with a number of choices. Recommend.
Jason was GREAT!
athena5365,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jason was GREAT! He walked at a good pace and gave alot of interesting information.Was a great intro to the city.Highly recommend
Guide arrived 1/4 late! Unsatisfactory
helena f,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00UNSATISFACTORILY late . No excuses. Where you wanted to go to the museums, they said that was a different tour. We had to shorten the distance by admitting a hospital. An imposition. At the Anglican Church we left the group and attended Good Friday service.
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