Richmond Downtown Walking Tour: Discover Historic Origins
4.8
118 Ratings
Richmond
Embark on a captivating 2-hour walking tour of Richmond Downtown and uncover the city's fascinating history, from its humble beginnings as a tobacco town to its pivotal role in the Revolution, Civil War, and Civil Rights movement. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Richmond and discover the must-see attractions for your next visit to RVA.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jackson Ward - We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth
What's Included
- Safe distancing with provided headsets
Additional Information
Embark on a relaxed, two-hour walk and hear the fascinating saga of Richmond’s transformation from a humble tobacco community to the capital of the Commonwealth. Discover Richmond’s significant contributions to the Revolution and Civil War, and its considerable importance during the Civil Rights Movement. Every participant will depart with a broader grasp of the city and a clear sightseeing plan for the rest of their stay in RVA.
Location
Greater Richmond Convention Center
North 3rd Street
We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(118 Ratings)
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Untethered2019
May 24, 2024
Richmond City Walking Tour - Doug is a great tour guide. Knows his history and has a fun sense of humor 😄. Plenty of time to get a full picture of the city.
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Patricia_h
May 22, 2024
Great tour - Great experience! Jason knew his history but made it so interesting. Answered all the questions. Recommend to all.
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Peterm167
May 11, 2024
Very educational tour - Our tour guide Doug was very well-versed in the history of Richmond and Virginia in general. This was a very educational and fun tour. Highly recommend learning about this aspect of our nation’s history.
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Hc848
May 11, 2024
Great walking tour with Doug - Enjoyed my walking tour with Doug. It was a leisurely walk around downtown with a headset. He provided quite a bit of information about the city's history and how it became the city it is today. With added interesting tidbits along the way, it was a wonderful introduction to Richmond. Highly recommend!
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Lisa_m
May 8, 2024
Fun and interesting walking tour - Enjoyed this informative and interesting walking tour of downtown Richmond. Learned so much about this historic city. Helped me plan what sites to go back to later in the day. I highly recommend!
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Anna_b
May 3, 2024
Very interesting overview of Richmond History - A great overview of many aspects of Richmond history and sites. Ray had plenty of information and shared many stories. The pace was good, lots of walking but very manageable. Having the headsets was a great idea as we could easily hear everything. After the tour we were able to go back and look at some other things that were talked about on the tour. Thanks Ray.
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Linn_g
Apr 28, 2024
Wonderful Richmond tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour around Historic Richmond. Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable! We truly enjoyed ourselves!
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Marciai
Apr 28, 2024
Fun Tour - Jason is a terrific tour guide and historian with a great sense of humor. He was helpful and kind from start to finish.
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822hollyr
Apr 28, 2024
Great walking tour with Erin. Very knowledgeable - Saw the highlights of Richmond. Erin did her homework and was able to give a brief history of the sites and monuments. Next time will go into the historical venues as recommended.
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Sarah
Apr 20, 2024
Great overview of downtown Richmond - I traveled to Richmond with my teenage daughter and we both enjoyed this tour. It provided a nice overview of the history and development of downtown Richmond. As a Richmond native, our tour guide also shared interesting personal stories that were a nice addition.
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