Exclusive Private Tour of Colonial Williamsburg and the College

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Williamsburg, USA

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Overview

This exclusive private tour explores the birth place of America's History. Points of interest include:

1) On Duke of Gloucester Street we visit shops and trades that teach about early America's banking system, the commission of the Tin Smith to support our militia, the power of the press and Virginia's leadership to send invitations out to other colonies to meet for the 1st Continental Congress.

2) Walk around the Capitol Building and understand why America's Constitution carved out three government branched.

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

4) Learn about Bruton Parish Church

5) Shop in Merchant's Square

6) Visit the Sir Christopher Wren building (the College) and learn why the oldest academic building in America plays a significant role in our history

Note: Colonial Williamsburg (CW) hours are 9am-5pm. Bruton Parish closes at 4pm.

Note 2: We will customize your tour to suit your preferences.

What's Included

  • Private group tour
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuties
  • Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Williamsburg Inn, 136 Francis St E, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

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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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

PRIVATE tour through Colonial Williamsburg (CW) and the College of William & Mary (WM). Our walk can be customized for your group. Points of interest include:

(1) Meet us in the lobby at 136 Francis Street East (The Williamsburg Inn). As you approach The Inn from Colonial Street (off of Francis St.), there are parking lots to the left and right.

(2) Enjoy The Williamsburg Inn (est. 1937) as we plan details regarding our tour

(3) Take in the entirety of the Duke of Gloucester Street

(4) Walk around the reconstructed Capitol Building of 1705

(5) 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 resided at the Governor's Palace

(6) Learn about Bruton Parish Church and Rev. Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin who began the preservation of Colonial Williamsburg

(7) Take in Merchant's Square

(8) Visit WM's Sir Christopher Wren building (the "College") and learn about the oldest university building in the United States and it's significant role throughout history to Williamsburg

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Additional Info

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-335271P2

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