Private Tour - Colonial Life & Revolutionary Role of Williamsburg
Time travel to 1775 with a private tour and explore the birth place of American history. Points of interest include:
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Walk the Duke of Gloucester Street while learning about colonial trades, power of the press and Virginia's leadership in shaping our early Nation, including the first Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence & Declaration of Rights
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Admire the Capitol Building and understand why America's Constitution carved out three government branches
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Enjoy the Palace Green and the Governor's Palace where townspeople and gentry celebrated important events
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Learn about Bruton Parish Church, closes 4PM
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Shop in Merchant's Square
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Visit the Sir Christopher Wren building and learn why the oldest academic building in America plays a significant role in our history
Notes: Colonial Williamsburg (CW) hours are 10am-5pm. Two tours - 2.5 hour tour does NOT include CW ticket; 7 hour tour includes CW ticket to access to all CW buildings & lunch with private guide
Options
Private 2.5 Hour Tour
Duration: 3 hours: Typical tour time is about 2.5 hours and can be customized to less time based on your preference. Max tour time is 3 hours.
Drink & light snack offered
Spanish guide option
What's included in Private Tour - Colonial Life & Revolutionary Role of Williamsburg
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Step back in time to the 18th Century for a private tour through Colonial Williamsburg (CW) with a local Williamsburg Certified Guide who loves bringing history to life. Points of interest: (1) Meet us in the lobby at the Williamsburg Inn to review a walking route that suits your interests, like meeting Nation Builders, musket demonstrations, etc. (2) Take in daily colonial life on the Duke of Gloucester Street and learn about Virginia's pivotal role in our Revolution and Declaration of Independence (3) Walk around the Capitol Building of 1705 (4) Enjoy the Palace Green on our way to the Governor's Palace and learn about the Royal Governors and Virginian Governors (Patrick Henry & Thomas Jefferson) who lived there (5) Learn about Bruton Parish Church and the beginning of the preservation of Colonial Williamsburg (6) Take in Merchant's Square (7) Visit WM's Sir Christopher Wren building and learn about the oldest university in the USA and it's significant role throughout history Notes: Two tours - CW tickets NOT included with 2.5 hour tour; CW tickets included with 7 hour tour with access to all CW buildings, trades & lunch. Spanish speaking guide with advance notice.
Inclusions
- Private group tour
- Bottled water and light snack offered and included
- Gratuties
- Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
