Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour
Overview
Experience the magic of Colonial Williamsburg Christmas on one of our most popular private walking tours. Discover the beauty of Colonial Williamsburg's Christmastide as we stroll from the Williamsburg Inn along Duke of Gloucester Street, admiring spectacular holiday decorations, historic homes, and 18th-century architecture. Learn how handcrafted wreaths and garlands are created from fresh greenery, fruits, seed pods, oyster shells, feathers, and other natural materials, then judged in the Professional, Amateur, Trades, and Crafts divisions. Your knowledgeable local guide brings history to life with stories of Christmastide traditions celebrated by plantation owners, middling families, and military during the Revolutionary War. It's the perfect way to experience Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.
Note: Traditional ginger cake is included. Tours before 7PM include a beverage. Grand Illuminations: first three Saturdays in December. Yule Log ceremonies: first three Fridays.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Optional hot chocolate, coffee or cider (if available as sometimes the products are sold out or unavailable if after 7pm).
- Snacks Colonial ginger cakes or African holiday biscuits (no vegan options)
- Parking pass
- Guide will have 2 lamps for evening tours. However, guests may want to bring a flashlight/lantern
- Private certified guide familiar with holiday decoration rules and holiday celebrations
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Warm clothing including gloves and hat for colder weather.
- Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg
Meeting Location
136 Francis Street East
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Williamsburg Inn
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Colonial Williamsburg
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Governor's Palace
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Parking is available in nearby lots using the Passport App
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-335271P4
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