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Historic Trolley Tour Richmond: 400 Years of History
4.6
190 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 - The stunning river around which the city of Richmond was established.
- Virginia State Capitol - The state capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson.
- Libby Hill Park - Offers a breathtaking view of the river and city skyline, and is the namesake of our river city!
- Church Hill Neighborhood - A historic area featuring St….
- James River - The stunning river around which the city of Richmond was established.
- Virginia State Capitol - The state capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson.
- Libby Hill Park - Offers a breathtaking view of the river and city skyline, and is the namesake of our river city!
- Church Hill Neighborhood - A historic area featuring St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” speech, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum located in the city’s oldest building, Main Street Station, the 17th Street Farmer’s Market, and more!
- Museum District - A picturesque part of town that hosts the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, known for its outstanding exhibits, and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
- Jackson Ward - Celebrated as the birthplace of Black Entrepreneurship and the “Harlem of the South,” this neighborhood was home to the first female bank president in the US, Maggie Lena Walker, and Hollywood dance icon, Bill “Bojangles” 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
(190 Ratings)
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Lindagm4967kg
Jun 2, 2026
Very interesting! - It was a great introduction to the city! Really enjoyed seeing different neighborhoods and having them explained to get the overall layout of Richmond.
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Carliene_a
May 31, 2026
Great time on the Trolly Tour. - It was fun and very informative. The narrator was terrific and the driver conducted a smooth and safe drive
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Patricia_t
May 26, 2026
Excellent Tour and Tour Guide - Excellent tour! Our guide was perfect - she incorporated a blend of historical facts, personal associations and fun facts - and in doing so, kept the tour very interesting to all participants. We highly recommend this tour with this company!
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Yessiam_v
May 24, 2026
Loved Richmond! Will come again - Great tour omg She was so knowledgeable, we laughed and enjoyed the two hour tour. Richmond was beautiful
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Mary_m
May 21, 2026
Great tour and learned so... - Great tour and learned so much about the city! The guide was very informative and entertaining. Can’t recommend this enough.
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Kerry_h
May 21, 2026
Richmond - Great tour, very informative. Guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Thought the tour just a bit too long.
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Toriq2025
May 19, 2026
Absolutely Worth It - This tour was a great way to see the highlights of Richmond. Melissa was our tour guide and was most excellent in her recounting of famous Richmond history. She was very passionate about the topic and incorporated all of us into her stories. She asked where we were all from and then used that knowledge to engage us at key points throughout the tour. KP was the driver and did a superb job navigating through the very busy traffic and tight streets of downtown. We had a great time learning about local heroes and how their lives impacted the people of Richmond. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Richmond.
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Robin
May 30, 2026
Trolley tour of Historic Richmond - The trolley tour was a wonderful overview of Richmond. The tour guide was knowledgeable and informative. The only minus was the uncomfortable seating. Sitting for 2 hours on those hard seats was painful. Seat cushions would have made the experience a 5.
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Laura
May 19, 2026
2 hours in Richmond - It was a good introduction to Richmond. It spoke of a good amount of history, as well as present day insights.
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Lovetravel70
Jun 3, 2026
Great host but no AC - Julie was our host, and Clarence was our driver. Julie was fantastic...very knowledgeable, answered questions about things not specific to the tour with detail. The issue was the trolley's air conditioning was blowing hot air. It was incredibly uncomfortable. After about 45 min, we stopped at a park, and they opened the windows. That didn't cool it at all. Julie kept saying they'd be sure to look into it when they got back. That didn't help those of us on the tour. It was so much cooler outside than in the trolley. An air conditioned trolley is part of the ticket price, and we did not receive that.
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