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Williamsburg Slavery History Tour: Comprehensive Insight
4.7
41 Ratings
Williamsburg
This is the only tour in Williamsburg that comprehensively presents the history of slavery. We cover the true nature and misconceptions about slavery that have been perpetuated for several generations. We are also unique in our coverage of how it affects contemporary society.
This is the only tour in Williamsburg that comprehensively presents the history of slavery. We cover the true nature and misconceptions about slavery that have been perpetuated for several generations. We are also unique in our coverage of how it affects contemporary society.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Colonial Williamsburg - Our tour starts at the Windmill on Francis St where we will discuss the differences between domestic and plantation slavery the emergence of tobacco as the cash crop of Virginia and the labor involved.
- Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building - In front of the Colonial Capitol building and talk about the origins of…
- Colonial Williamsburg - Our tour starts at the Windmill on Francis St where we will discuss the differences between domestic and plantation slavery the emergence of tobacco as the cash crop of Virginia and the labor involved.
- Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building - In front of the Colonial Capitol building and talk about the origins of slavery in Virginia, the legal definition, and the laws passed to keep it in place.
- Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse - At the Courthouse, we will discover how the laws were enforced.
Note: Colonial Williamsburg admission (Randolph house, courthouse)$49.99 (not required we do not enter).
- James Geddy House - From the Geddy house, we will explore the attitudes of the citizens of Virginia toward slavery.
What's Included
- Exploration of slavery and its impact on modern society
- Exploration of slavery and its impact on modern society
Location
420 Francis St E
Francis Street East
The tour meets in front of the Windmill at the intersection Francis St and Bucktrout Ln.
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
4.7
(41 Ratings)
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Kristen_k
May 21, 2026
Fantastic and Informative Experience - Lonnie was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We enjoyed every moment of our time learning about Williamsburg from a member of the community!
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Deb_k
May 15, 2026
Great history lessons - The tour was brief but very informative. We didn’t go far, but in Colonial Williamsburg one needn’t travel far to observe the history that took place.
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Karin_c
Apr 25, 2026
Very good tour - It was a nice tour, with a short walk about town. We learned a lot we didn’t know! Tour guide was great.
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Athena5365
Apr 22, 2026
Lots of interesting history - Tour guy did a great job of explaining some of the history of slavery in colonial williamsburg.
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Kathy194017
Apr 7, 2026
Fascinating History - This was a fantastic tour. Lonnie gave so many details about the history of slavery in the Williamsburg area. Although the tour was about an hour, we didn’t need to walk far and the walk was on pavement. Lonnie was great about answering all questions. I definitely recommend this tour, even for locals!
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Dale_n
Jan 20, 2026
Great experience!! He was... - Great experience!! He was very knowledgeable and was able to connect the dots to our present day. I plan on returning for sure on our next trip.
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X8229ehlindad
Oct 19, 2025
Expert guide - Fabulous experience to help my 10 year old understand roots of slavery. Guide had knowledge of slavery beyond the Colonial period.
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Quest05150218022
Sep 20, 2025
The tour gentlemen that we had was so knowledgeable about history and black history to be specific that my family learned so muc - The tour gentlemen was so nice and kind to us all!
10 out of 10 I highly recommend!!The absolute best tour gentlemen from New Orleans!!!
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Eric_a
Oct 4, 2025
Honesty - The truth will be told on this tour. There are plenty other tours and even self guided tours, but this guide shared info others may not have.
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Rashid_j
Oct 31, 2025
Poor Experience! - Our experience was terrible. We had a hard time finding the tour party. Lonnie Sandifer, the tour operator makes no attempt to contact his tour customers to see if they're coming or not. We totally missed the tour and paid $50 for nothing!
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