Colonial Williamsburg: 1775 Private Tour

Embark on an exclusive private tour of Colonial Williamsburg and Historic College, exploring iconic landmarks like the Williamsburg Inn, the Capitol Building, and the Governor’s Palace. Customize your experience and delve into the rich history of this historic destination.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 136 Francis St E - Travel back to the 18th Century for an exclusive tour (just your group) of Colonial Williamsburg (CW) with a passionate local guide who brings history to life. Highlights include:
    (1) Join us in the Williamsburg Inn lobby to discuss daily activities and plan your walking route, such as meeting Nation Builders, musket…
What's Included
  • Private group tour
  • Bottled water and light snack included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuties
  • Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg
  • Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm
Additional Information

Embark on a journey back to 1775 with a private tour and delve into the origins of American history. Key attractions include:

  1. Stroll along Duke of Gloucester Street while discovering colonial trades, the influence of the press, and Virginia’s pivotal role in shaping the early Nation, including the first Continental Congress, the Declaration of…
Location
Williamsburg Inn
Francis Street East
Please meet us in the lobby of the Williamsburg Inn. As you approach the Inn from Colonial Street (off of Francis Street), parking lots are to the left and right of the Inn.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jennifer_r
Jun 22, 2026
Outstanding Private Tour with Will! - We had a fantastic experience with Will! He was incredibly flexible and accommodating, answered all of our questions, and truly tailored the tour to our interests. Since it was a very hot day, he made sure we found shady spots whenever possible and kept an eye on us to make sure we stayed well hydrated. We were only in Williamsburg for one night, so this private tour was the perfect way to learn about the area and make the most of our limited time. Will was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible. If you’re looking for a private tour of Williamsburg, we highly recommend Will. He made our visit memorable and enjoyable, and we left feeling like we had learned so much in just a few hours!
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Grozdanka_a
Jun 14, 2026
Wonderful day in Willimsburg, VA - We had an outstanding experience with our private tour guide in Willimsburg, VA. From the very beginning, he was incredibly flexible and accommodating, even adjusting the appointment time because we were late. Being able to talk on the phone immediately with a life person to arrange new appoments was wonderful. Our guide was Will Fox. His extensive knowledge made the tour both informative and engaging, and he went above and beyond by providing additional insights and interesting details that enriched our experience. What truly stood out was Will’s willingness to adapt to our needs and preferences, ensuring that every aspect of the tour was comfortable and enjoyable for us. His professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail made the day memorable and stress-free. I highly recommend Will Fox to anyone looking for a personalized, informative, and exceptional experience. We couldn't have asked for better service and would gladly book with this company and specifically with Will Fox again in the future!
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Cathy_c
Jun 12, 2026
Perfect Stop on an East Coast Road Trip - My husband & I took an East Coast road trip for our anniversary, and Colonial Williamsburg was the 3rd stop. This was a treat! When I booked through Viator our guide, Will Fox, texted me back and asked questions about what we were most interested in learning about. I let him know this our first trip to Williamsburg learning about Revolutionary War times, and mentioned I was interested in the role of slavery in the United States - but also U.S. History in general. Will understood the assignment! As a matter of fact, he studied and tailored our tour for the perspective we were looking for, and filled in some of the blanks. He included history that's not well known, the way people lived, wealth inequity, services, education of slaves,, those who were benefactors and those who were not, details of the College of William & Mary, the role of the Rockefeller in the development of Colonial Williamsburg, even art and architectural history. Since we only had one day, this was an excellent use of our time. We didn't buy passes to enter the buildings, but I don't know if that would've added much. If we had stayed an extra day, we likely would've gotten passes to see the buildings' interior exhibits. But the walking tour was exactly what we were looking to experience. Our tour was about 2 hours, it was hot and sunny that day (mid-June), but manageable because there was lots of shade. Midway through we took a break with water. We also stopped at the gift shop to pick up some merch. Excellent tour, highly recommended for history buffs. Our guide was interesting, engaging, had a great positive energy and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
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Terri_f
Jun 9, 2026
Informative and Enjoyable - Sharon was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. She made the experience fun and communicated well answering all our questions. The tour wasn’t rushed and Sharon even gave out a couple gifts at the end.
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Glenda_w
Jun 7, 2026
Lots of information. June... - Lots of information. June is a good month because while it was warm, and there were people, it was nowhere near what the crowds are in summer. Will was great. Knows his stuff and really enjoys sharing his knowledge.
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Elizabeth_r
Jun 1, 2026
Williamsburg tour - Bambi is so knowledgeable about the history of colonial Williamsburg. She had so many colorful stories to make out 3 hour walking tour so enjoyable.
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Walker_a
May 21, 2026
Will Fox was wonderful.... - Will Fox was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable on Williamsburg. Plus he was just a great guy. My brother and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. Answered all of our questions and bought out many interesting points on Williamsburg. Meeting and parking at the Williamsburg Inn was great.
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Lchaplintravels
May 2, 2026
Stepping Back in Time in Williamsburg - This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide (Bambi) was knowledgeable on the ins and outs of Colonial Williamsburg--all the historical facts. This was our first private tour and it was worth every penny. We left Williamsburg appreciating our rich American heritage. For us this trip begins our celebration of the 250 year anniversary of America and the liberties we enjoy.
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Ronald_i
May 1, 2026
Excellent tour, Will was... - Excellent tour, Will was knowledgeable and shared a lot of information that we would have missed by just the costumed characters.
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Williamkh4664ye
Apr 22, 2026
Solved a problem that I created - They guide was great. Solved a problem that I booked the day I was leaving. They rushed to solve the problem and took care of me
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).