Colonial Williamsburg: 18th-Century History Tour

Discover Colonial Williamsburg’s rich history on a three-hour walking tour. Explore iconic sites, meet tradespeople, and relive 18th-century America.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building - The Capitol Building
    The Public Gaol
    The Apothecary
    The Raleigh Tavern
    The Wigmaker
    The Silversmith
    The Milliner
    The Blacksmith
    The Cobbler
    The Print Shop
    The Courthouse
    The Weaver
    The George Wythe House
    The Governor’s Palace

Building availability may change based on the event schedule.

What's Included
  • A Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
  • Colonial Williamsburg Single Day Ticket (MUST be purchased prior to the start ot the tour)
  • Gratuity for Guide
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating journey into 18th-century America with our engaging Three-Hour Colonial Williamsburg History Walking Tour.
Discover the structures that embody the essence of a nation on the verge of independence. Step inside the grand Governor’s Palace, once the center of British power and later a hub of revolutionary fervor. Traverse the…

Location
430 E Duke of Gloucester St
East Duke of Gloucester Street
Please park in the King's Arms/Shield's Tavern Lot located at 460 E Francis St Williamsburg VA 23185. Walk out the exit across Francis St onto Blair St you will see your guide in standing front of the Capitol Building in the paved circle on the corner Duke of Gloucester and Blair St.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Seaside650127
Jan 5, 2026
Don’t miss this wonderful experience! - Tom, our guide who has more than four decades of experience with colonial Williamsburg, was beyond amazing! He gave us so many interesting facts and trivia, and went way above what we expected. He made this fabulous colonial Williamsburg experience truly a superb trip for my daughter and myself and one that we will always remember. He was so good. It’s almost embarrassing with how little we paid for this tour. Needless to say it was well worth the money!
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417lannyw
Dec 21, 2025
Highly recommend! - This tour was absolutely outstanding! Elizabeth, the tour guide, knew all sorts of relevant details about the buildings that we entered or passed. She has a great knowledge of the time period and the people who lived in Williamsburg at that time. I learned a lot about our nation's history!
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Reb6235
Dec 11, 2025
The oldest history in the US. - Our guide Tom was great. The area is filled with history.. all of the actors were very knowledgeable. We saw things we did not see last time.
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M9609ordavidh
Dec 7, 2025
Step Back in Time - Dec 2025 - Step back in time sounds like a lot for 3 hours, but it is constantly in motion. We never felt tired as there was always a story to hear. We saw several buildings and demonstrations. The tour does vary based on what is open on that day, and the length of the line to get into individual places (ex. skip a long line to see two other places). Our guide Tom had so many bits of knowledge to share, and small details we never would have noticed that really enhanced the experience. He expertly guided us around to see the most for our time. Would highly recommend!
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Donnamf167au
Dec 6, 2025
Perfect Tour Guide - Tom was incredibly knowledgeable, A good listener and very kind and respectful. My husband and I really enjoyed his stories of how certain terms or phrases in the English language were determined. So fun! Tom has a very nice demeanor, which is perfect for working with the public.
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Gngperkins
Nov 25, 2025
Great tour! - We had a great tour guide in Tom. He was a walking encyclopedia of American history. Wish it could have lasted longer. Thanks for a great experience!
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Jane_a
Nov 4, 2025
Very interesting. Lots... - Very interesting. Lots of history and everyone was friendly and passionate about the preservation efforts.
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Karkness
Oct 31, 2025
Great tour - Elizabeth is a very knowledgeable and very fun guide. We really enjoyed the tour and recommend to anyone visiting colonial Williamsburg. We learned a lot of things we didn’t know.
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James_d
Oct 28, 2025
Relevant and important historical context - Lots of background and stories to help understand Colonial Williamsburg. Much better than just looking at buildings and reading signs.
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J6417qjmarthar
Sep 26, 2025
Great tour!!! - Tom was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and shared anecdotes in order to make the experience more relatable. We thoroughly enjoyed all the Colonial period Colloquialisms he shared with us!
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).