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Historic Trolley Tour Richmond: 400 Years of History
4.6
140 Ratings
Richmond
Richmond, known as the birthplace of the United States, boasts a wealth of history and culture! Embark on a journey through 400 years of history with our tour, led by an insightful and captivating guide!
Richmond, known as the birthplace of the United States, boasts a wealth of history and culture! Embark on a journey through 400 years of history with our tour, led by an insightful and captivating guide!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- James River - Our beautiful river around which Richmond was built
- Virginia State Capitol - Our state’s capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson
- Libby Hill Park - Gorgeous view of the river and city skyline, and where our river city was named!
- Church Hill Neighorhood - Historic neighborhood, with St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry…
- James River - Our beautiful river around which Richmond was built
- Virginia State Capitol - Our state’s capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson
- Libby Hill Park - Gorgeous view of the river and city skyline, and where our river city was named!
- Church Hill Neighorhood - Historic neighborhood, with St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry gave his Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death speech, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, which is in the oldest building in the city, Main Street Station, and the 17th Street Farmer’s Market, and more!
- Museum District - Beautiful area of town that is home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a renowned art museum with incredible exhibits, and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
- Jackson Ward - Known as the birthplace of Black Entrepreneurship and the “Harlem of the South”, this neighborhood was home to the USâs first female bank president, Maggie Lena Walker, and Hollywood dancing legend, Bill âBojanglesâ Robinson.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- On-board restrooms
- On-board restrooms
Location
1301 E Cary St
East Cary Street
Right-hand side of East Cary Street, with a black and white awning that says RVA on Wheels!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(140 Ratings)
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Prenticeas
Feb 22, 2026
Must do! - Great tour with an amazing host. It was very informative and gave suggestions for other things to do. Thank you.
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Passport31816537173
Feb 20, 2026
Great overview of Richmond’s history. - Excellent review of the history of Richmond, Virginia.
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Krystal718
Jan 2, 2026
Great Tour, Great Guide, Great Way to See Richmond! - We had a fantastic experience on this tour with our family and couldn’t recommend it more. From start to finish, everything was seamless! Our tour guide, Rachel, was absolutely outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the history of Richmond, which made the stories and details come alive. We learned so much and stayed engaged the entire time.
The trolley ride itself was great as well! KP, our driver, was excellent and made the ride comfortable and enjoyable. It was the perfect way to see the city while soaking in its rich history.
Overall, a wonderful experience for all ages and a must-do if you want to truly understand Richmond’s past.
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Richard
Dec 28, 2025
Daniel is Mr. Richmond - Daniel was awesome, can't say enough about his knowledge and obvious passion for the subject. The trip was full of wonderful facts, things I didn't know and I'm a history nerd. There was one stop on the trolley in Libby Park, otherwise, it's a trolley ride throughout Richmond which provides a great opportunity to view major parts of the city. More importantly, because of Daniel, we added two things to do on our trip A+
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Susan_c
Dec 19, 2025
A must! - Fun entertaining and informative
Went twice in 3 months because I knew my friends would enjoy and I enjoyed the 2nd time just as much. Will be bringing more friends !
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848maryloug
Dec 19, 2025
Don’t miss this - Melissa was our guide and KP was our driver. I used to drive a bus, so let me tell you, sitting right behind her, I could see that KP did an excellent job, even in tight spaces. Melissa was fun to listen to and gave us a lot of historical information about the area. 10/10
If you are visiting Richmond on the James, take this tour. It will also give you ideas about other things to visit while you’re in Richmond. I should have taken this tour long ago while visiting my friend.
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J8847qhtaylorj
Dec 5, 2025
Highly recommended, engaging tour! - We had an excellent time on the tour! Our guide, Andrew, struck the perfect balance of providing an in-depth overview of Richmond's history, fun facts, and local tidbits. He did an excellent job of engaging the group, answering questions, and ensuring we walked away with a deep understanding of what makes up Richmond's story. Our driver, Clarence, was an expert navigator as well. The reservation and check-in process were a breeze, and we thought the experience was a great value. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the city!
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Jenny_m
Mar 2, 2026
Great overview of the... - Great overview of the different areas in Richmond along with fun facts and history. Melissa was knowledgeable and interesting.
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Joyce_p
Jan 17, 2026
Try this for sure - This was SO much fun. Got to see beautiful and amazing history, learned so much and really enjoyed ourselves. The only issue was the noise. We sat in the back of the trolley and you could hear some sort of motor which made it hard to hear the host.
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D4275okkathryns
Dec 31, 2025
Cancelled, rescheduled, cancelled, rescheduled. Never got to take the tour and money has not been refunded yet. - A friend and I traveled to Williamsburg first. We had reserved the trolley for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. On Dec. 9 we were informed the tour was cancelled due to to some side streets being affected by snow on Dec. 8. We were rescheduled for the same time on Dec. 11 so we completely changed our travel plans to accommodate. Then, we were informed on Dec. 10 that because not enough people signed up for the rescheduled tour on the 11th, it was also cancelled. We left on Dec. 12 and didn’t get to take the tour. Although I have asked, to date I have not received notification that our money has been refunded.
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