• Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center - The journey through this beautifully preserved piece of Colonial America begins at the Visitor Center, where guests get their first glimpse of the nation’s largest living museum.

Note: The tour spans over 3 miles, features more than 30 audio stories, and takes approximately 1–2 hours to complete.

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• 100 W Nicholson St - The first stop is at the doorstep of the Peyton Randolph House, the former home of a passionate revolutionary and one of the oldest buildings in Williamsburg. While William Randolph may not be a household name, he was a trusted ally of figures such as Thomas Jefferson.
• Bassett Hall - A simple two-story 18th-century white frame farmhouse set on 585 acres of lawn, garden, and woodlands, Bassett Hall was once the Williamsburg home of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. Philip Johnson, a member of the House of Burgesses from King and Queen County, Virginia, is believed to have built the 18th-century frame house sometime between 1753 and 1766. It was purchased by Burwell Bassett around 1800. Union cavalryman George Armstrong Custer was a guest in the home during the Civil War.
• Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building - Built between 1701 and 1705, the first Williamsburg statehouse served the colony of Virginia until fire destroyed the building in 1747. The first floor of the west building housed the General Court and the colony’s secretary, while the first floor of the east building was used by the House of Burgesses and its clerk. Arched windows marched across the facades. Stairs on one side led to the Council Chamber, a lobby, and the Council clerk’s office, while stairs on the other side led to three committee rooms. A second-floor conference room connected the classically corniced structures, and a six-sided cupola on the ridge of the hipped and dormered roof crowned it all. Though the west wing was completed by July 1703, it took Cary until November 1705 to finish all the work.
• Secretary’s Office - Next is the unassuming little Secretary’s Office, where all the documents needed to reconstruct Williamsburg’s colonial days were stored.
• Raleigh Tavern - After that, guests arrive at the Raleigh Tavern, where rebellious Virginians met to plot a possible revolution against their British rulers. These meetings even welcomed famous names like Thomas Jefferson.
• Colonial Williamsburg Magazine - Then comes the Colonial Williamsburg Magazine, the site of a tense standoff between American patriots and British soldiers trying to steal all the gunpowder from the town before it could fall into rebel hands.
• Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse - Directly opposite the Magazine stands the old courthouse, where residents of Williamsburg heard the Declaration of Independence read aloud for the very first time.
• Playhouse Theater - Up next is the Play House Stage, a recreation of one of America’s first theatres. The original may have failed terribly, but this one still puts on shows on a regular basis.
• Governor’s Palace - Then guests see the extravagant Governor’s Palace and may begin to understand why the residents of Williamsburg didn’t particularly care for their British royal governors.
• George Wythe House - Up next is the house of George Wythe, a signer of the Declaration of Independence who stands out from most of his compatriots because of one simple fact: he was an abolitionist. In Virginia, a state that relied heavily on slave labor, this didn’t exactly make him many friends.
• Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - Continuing on, guests arrive at the oldest building in Colonial Williamsburg: the Bruton Parish Episcopal Church. Here, they’ll learn not just about the church’s surprising history, but also about how it’s the whole reason Colonial Williamsburg exists in the first place.
• Armistead House - After that is the Bowden-Armistead House, whose history showcases some of the deep divisions that cut through Williamsburg around the time of the Civil War. The owner was a northerner, and one can probably imagine how his Virginian neighbors felt about that.
• The College of William and Mary - The route then takes guests onto the campus of William & Mary College, the oldest college in the United States.
• The Wren Building - The final stop on the tour is the Wren Building, an impressive structure that isn’t just the oldest building on the William & Mary campus, but the oldest college building in the entire United States.

• Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
• Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
• Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
• Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
• Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
• Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
• Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
• Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
• Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

• No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Experience American history firsthand at Colonial Williamsburg! Immerse yourself in the Colonial era with meticulously restored buildings and genuine reenactors. Wander through historic streets as the tour unveils fascinating insights into Williamsburg, early America, colonial life, and more. Discover Williamsburg’s rich history, which dates back nearly 150 years before the U.S. was founded. Delve into its beginnings, the challenges of the revolution, and the influential figures who shaped its story. Additionally, learn about its restoration, including John Rockefeller’s contributions.

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• Site entry is free. This audio tour covers 30 historic buildings from the outside. Tickets to enter select buildings are available separately. Take your time, enjoy the tour first, and decide afterward which interiors you would like to visit.
• Check the official Colonial Williamsburg website before your visit for current hours, events, and planning information.
• Due to ongoing rehabilitation work on Colonial Parkway, several sections between Yorktown and Williamsburg are closed or under detours. Please check the official NPS website for the latest updates on closures and detours.
• Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
• Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
• At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
• Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
• Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
• More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
• Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
• Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
• Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
• Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.

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