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Yorktown Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover the rich history of Yorktown with this self-guided driving tour. From the scenic waterfront to the battlefield where American independence was won, Yorktown is …More

4.1 (46)

Yorktown Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover the rich history of Yorktown with this self-guided driving tour. From the scenic waterfront to the battlefield where American independence was won, Yorktown is...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.1 (46)
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$17
Jamestown Settlement & Glasshouse - Private Guided Tour

Private guided tour of the Jamestown Settlement. This exclusive tour (only your family/group) includes an in-depth learning experience about the beginning of our oldest, permanent …More

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4.6 (17)

Jamestown Settlement & Glasshouse - Private Guided Tour

Private guided tour of the Jamestown Settlement. This exclusive tour (only your family/group) includes an in-depth learning experience about the beginning of our oldest, permanent...

180 to 260 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (17)
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$195
Yorktown Museum, Battlefields & Historic Area-Private Guided Tour

Exclusive, private tour (only your family/friends) of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (ARMY), some of the Yorktown Battlefields (Surrender Field), the federal museum (National …More

5.0 (15)

Yorktown Museum, Battlefields & Historic Area-Private Guided Tour

Exclusive, private tour (only your family/friends) of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (ARMY), some of the Yorktown Battlefields (Surrender Field), the federal museum (National...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
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$250
Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour

*FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY-AGES 17 +* During this one-hour walking tour, hear the darker side of 18th-Century Williamsburg. Stories of murder, mayhem, and scandal--those things …More

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Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour

*FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY-AGES 17 +* During this one-hour walking tour, hear the darker side of 18th-Century Williamsburg. Stories of murder, mayhem, and scandal--those things...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (85)
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$25
Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour

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 …More

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Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour

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...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (25)
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$125
Exclusive Private Colonial Williamsburg Walking Tour by a Local

Let's go back in time together! Join your licensed guide on this fun, engaging walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg. See the major historic sights, learn …More

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5.0 (48)

Exclusive Private Colonial Williamsburg Walking Tour by a Local

Let's go back in time together! Join your licensed guide on this fun, engaging walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg. See the major historic sights, learn...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
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$95
William and Mary College - Private Tour Wren & Historic Campus

Meet your certified guide in front of illy Caffè and walk to the College of William & Mary, founded in 1693 and the second-oldest college …More

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William and Mary College - Private Tour Wren & Historic Campus

Meet your certified guide in front of illy Caffè and walk to the College of William & Mary, founded in 1693 and the second-oldest college...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (9)
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$95
Presidents, Plantations & the James-Private Virginia History Tour

This is my favorite tour - I pick up from your Williamsburg hotel to visit Berkeley, Westover and Sherwood Forest Plantations. Berkeley’s 1726 Georgian mansion …More

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Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (2)

Presidents, Plantations & the James-Private Virginia History Tour

This is my favorite tour - I pick up from your Williamsburg hotel to visit Berkeley, Westover and Sherwood Forest Plantations. Berkeley’s 1726 Georgian mansion...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$395
Private Historic Williamsburg Cultural Heritage Tour

`This private tour explores the historic and cultural heritage of Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant academic and colonial centers. …More

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5.0 (1)

Private Historic Williamsburg Cultural Heritage Tour

`This private tour explores the historic and cultural heritage of Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant academic and colonial centers....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$119
The Murder Tour and Pub Crawl

The Ghost Tour is Williamsburg's first and only murder-focused tour. Explore areas that other history tours would be afraid to visit. Explore a historic city …More

4.6 (28)

The Murder Tour and Pub Crawl

The Ghost Tour is Williamsburg's first and only murder-focused tour. Explore areas that other history tours would be afraid to visit. Explore a historic city...

3 hours
4.6 (28)
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$48
Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Don’t just learn about American history… live it! At Colonial Williamsburg, America’s Colonial past comes to life through beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactors. Stroll …More

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Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Don’t just learn about American history… live it! At Colonial Williamsburg, America’s Colonial past comes to life through beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactors. Stroll...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (50)
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$15
Private Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Tour

We will discuss the different philosophies of architectural preservation between Europe and the United States during the late 19th and 20th Century and how it …More

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Private Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Tour

We will discuss the different philosophies of architectural preservation between Europe and the United States during the late 19th and 20th Century and how it...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$195
Private Historic Williamsburg Colonial Heritage Tour

This private tour reveals the historic and cultural heritage of Colonial Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant sites. Walk through …More

4.4 (9)

Private Historic Williamsburg Colonial Heritage Tour

This private tour reveals the historic and cultural heritage of Colonial Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant sites. Walk through...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (9)
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$119
2-Hour Private Guided The best of Williamsburg Walking Tour

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! A live interpretation of American history. The Capitol. The other one, actually. A political …More

4.5 (15)

2-Hour Private Guided The best of Williamsburg Walking Tour

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! A live interpretation of American history. The Capitol. The other one, actually. A political...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (15)
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$111
Colonial Williamsburg Private Tour: Step Into America’s Past

Experience Colonial Williamsburg on a private 2-hour walking tour that highlights the city’s most historic streets, landmarks, and stories. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, …More

5.0 (1)

Colonial Williamsburg Private Tour: Step Into America’s Past

Experience Colonial Williamsburg on a private 2-hour walking tour that highlights the city’s most historic streets, landmarks, and stories. Led by a knowledgeable local guide,...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$89
Shadows of the Past Private Tour: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! “Shadows of the Past: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg” invites you to delve into …More

5.0 (1)

Shadows of the Past Private Tour: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! “Shadows of the Past: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg” invites you to delve into...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$130
The Reverend and the Millionaire

During this one-hour walking tour, discover how a sleepy southern town was restored to its former colonial splendor through the dream of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin …More

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The Reverend and the Millionaire

During this one-hour walking tour, discover how a sleepy southern town was restored to its former colonial splendor through the dream of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$25
Civil War Battlefields Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Bundle

This captivating bundle of self-guided audio tours immerses you in the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, and Vicksburg. Discover how the Americans finally defeated the mighty …More

4.3 (6)

Civil War Battlefields Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Bundle

This captivating bundle of self-guided audio tours immerses you in the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, and Vicksburg. Discover how the Americans finally defeated the mighty...

5 days • Free Cancellation
4.3 (6)
from
$40
Christmas on the Homefront: A 1-Hour World War II Character Tour

Be transported back to Williamsburg in 1943 in this 1-hour character tour. Learn how the citizens of the town are dealing with rationing, blackout drills, …More

4.8 (4)

Christmas on the Homefront: A 1-Hour World War II Character Tour

Be transported back to Williamsburg in 1943 in this 1-hour character tour. Learn how the citizens of the town are dealing with rationing, blackout drills,...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (4)
from
$25
Private Cultural Culinary Walking Tour in Williamsburg

This private walking tour reveals the historic and cultural flavors of Williamsburg. Step into an Old Town shaped by early American civilization. Walk through streets …More

4.0 (1)

Private Cultural Culinary Walking Tour in Williamsburg

This private walking tour reveals the historic and cultural flavors of Williamsburg. Step into an Old Town shaped by early American civilization. Walk through streets...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
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$349

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Best tour of Williamsburg!
New York City
Exclusive Private Colonial Williamsburg Walking Tour by a Local
Chanda_S, Sep 2026
Best tour of Williamsburg!
We had a wonderful experience with Cyndi! One of the best tours we’ve ever taken! She was so knowledgeable yet warm as well as entertaining. She is definitely a one of a kind true storyteller!!!❤️
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Wonderful Williamsburg
New York City
Exclusive Private Colonial Williamsburg Walking Tour by a Local
jillritter4902, Sep 2026
Wonderful Williamsburg
Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about williamsburg. She made the tour lots of fun.
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Fun tour
New York City
The Murder Tour and Pub Crawl
michael_l, Sep 2026
Fun tour
Tour guide was very fun kept us engaged even though it was a bit rainy was definitely worth it. Only thing wish we had a bit of choice for drinks the beer we got at second location was not great a lot of people left it
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Amazing tour
New York City
Presidents, Plantations & the James-Private Virginia History Tour
Kristen_M, Aug 2026
Amazing tour
Bambi is very knowledgeable about not only the history but the area as a whole. Would request her again when we come back
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Amazing experience
New York City
Private Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Tour
Gary_C, Aug 2026
Amazing experience
Having visited Williamsburg multiple times previously, I booked this tour for my wife and myself hoping to get an in depth experience with a local historian and add some knowledge on the restoration and the architecture at the time. Our guide Dennis could not have been more impressive. His historical preservation background and knowledge of building and architecture were exactly what I was hoping for. We walked and talked for hours and the time flew by. This tour is not inexpensive but I would book it again in a heartbeat. This tour will give a much more in depth knowledge of Williamsburg and its restoration. Thank you for including this tour in your collection. It is definitely one of the highlights of our Williamsburg memories.
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Must Do!
New York City
Yorktown Museum, Battlefields & Historic Area-Private Guided Tour
Jill_F, Aug 2026
Must Do!
Bambi was an incredible guide for our Yorktown Battlefield tour. We brought our 9-year-old with us, and she did a wonderful job making the experience engaging and enjoyable for all of us. She was personable, knowledgeable, and incredibly well-versed not only in the subject matter of the tour, but in the broader history surrounding it as well. She was very generous with her time and had such an easy, comfortable manner. We learned so much and would highly recommend her!
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Great flexible tour option
New York City
Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Dianna_S, Aug 2026
Great flexible tour option
Would highly recommend this tour! Gps function was great for locating where to walk. Also loved the feature that we could do the tour at any time. We chose to do a nighttime tour.
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Thank you
New York City
Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour
LauraW1541, Aug 2026
Thank you
Lovely people. Very knowledgeable and passionate about history. This is a small business that deserves to be supported! This is a one of its kind tour with info you don't receive on any other tour.
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Our own travel guide at our fingertips
New York City
Yorktown Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Z9320YYmichaelc, Aug 2026
Our own travel guide at our fingertips
We really enjoyed having our own travel guide at our fingertips. We started the tour one day and ended up finishing it another day. This flexibility was so great and we really enjoyed the experience. All the information was relevant and gave us a great insight into how Yorktown was in the colonial period. Definitely recommend this audio tour! Five stars. Thank you!
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Historical
New York City
Yorktown Museum, Battlefields & Historic Area-Private Guided Tour
Roy_L, Jul 2026
Historical
This was a great experience, so anyone visiting should wear closed toed comfortable shoes for there will be plenty of walking. Bambi was our tour guide and was extremely knowledgeable of all aspects of Yorktown and surrounding areas. It was extremely hot the day we visited but Bambi was very good at reading the room! We took many breaks and stopped a few times for drinks and overall was a pleasant experience. Bambi would always check on us to see how we were doing throughout the tour and was able to answer every question we had for her! If you love history and enjoy being in the company of a knowledgeable and pleasant guide, Bambi is the person and Yorktown is the place!
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Would highly recommend...
New York City
Jamestown Settlement & Glasshouse – Private Guided Tour
Michelle_P, Jul 2026
Would highly recommend...
Would highly recommend this tour! Very informative! We enjoyed being outside and then inside the museum! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly!
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This tour might’ve been...
New York City
Yorktown Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Melissa_J, Jun 2026
This tour might’ve been...
This tour might’ve been one of my favorite experiences in Virginia. The app was a little hard to get used to it first with the map and the direction portions. But once you got used to it, it was very user-friendly. The narrator was very good and easy to understand. And just touring all the battlefields was so awesome. Definitely got to see some places that I never thought I would. Loved the option of leaving the car or staying in if you wanted to. Highly recommend.
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We will be back
New York City
2-Hour Private Guided The best of Williamsburg Walking Tour
Susan R, Jun 2026
We will be back
Sylvia was great. Very knowledgeable and personal.
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Great Self Audio Tour
New York City
Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Barbara B, Jun 2026
Great Self Audio Tour
It was a very nice overview of the sites. It was easy to use, and we enjoyed the information.
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Fun, engaging, and educational!
New York City
Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour
Danna L, Jun 2026
Fun, engaging, and educational!
We enjoyed our evening with Mrs. Pelham! Fascinating history shared with us.
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Time well spent touring a beautiful campus.
New York City
William and Mary College – Private Tour Wren & Historic Campus
MaggieB07, Jun 2026
Time well spent touring a beautiful campus.
Will was a very competent and informative guide. He shared a lot of additional information about the history of the area and was a pleasure to chat with. We enjoyed our tour very much. Thank you.
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