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Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History

By Best Williamsburg Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$171 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Time travel to 1775 with a private tour and explore the birth place of American history. Points of interest include:

1) 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

2) Admire the Capitol Building and understand why America's Constitution carved out three government branches

3) Enjoy the Palace Green and the Governor's Palace where townspeople and gentry celebrated important events

4) Learn about Bruton Parish Church, closes 4PM

5) Shop in Merchant's Square

6) 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

Activity location

  • 136 Francis St E
    • 136 Francis Street East
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
    • 136 Francis Street East
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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Private 2.5 Hour Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: Typical tour time is about 2.5 hours and can be customised to less time based on your preference. Max tour time is 3 hours.
Drink & light snack offered
Spanish guide option

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$171.25 x 2 AdultsNZ$342.50
Total
Price is NZ$342.50
Until Sun, 17 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private group tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water and light snack offered and included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuties
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Step back in time to the 18th Century for a private tour (only your group) through Colonial Williamsburg (CW) with a local 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. Our guides are consistently rated in the top 2% and customise this tour to suit your interests. (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 our Royal Governors and Virginian Governors (Patrick Henry & Thomas Jefferson) (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 Note 1: CW tickets NOT included, but may be purchased with discounted fee. Note 2: CW hours are 10am-5pm.

Location

Activity location

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    136 Francis St E
    • 136 Francis Street East
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
    • 136 Francis Street East
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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