Williamsburg Colonial History Walking Tour

A live interpretation of American history. The Capitol. The other one, actually. A political foundation that gave Williamsburg its place in the Historic Triangle. Now grab a map and dive into Colonial Street. A living history museum. An homage to Colonial times. Heard of Thomas Jefferson? He lived in the Governor’s Palace. Visit the place that once served as a hospital for wounded soldiers. “The Most Historic Avenue of America”. That’s what FDR called Duke of Gloucester Street. Let our guide tell you the tales that roam this 99 ft street. And to finish off the tour: Eavesdrop on a short lecture at the College of William & Mary. Maybe, you’ll pick up something educational!

Meeting Point

424 W Duke of Gloucester St

424 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Kimball theatre.

What's included:

• A professional tour guide services

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building

W Duke of Gloucester St,, Cool, Williamsburg, 23185, Virginia

This is a place where men in 1776 spoke for American independence. Here you will learn about the government in colonial Virginia and the colony's contribution to the American Revolution.

16 minutes

Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center

101 Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, 23185-4565, Virginia

Visit the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country! The site includes restored or re-created buildings from the 18th century when the city was the capital of Colonial Virginia. Be a part of an amazing experience that helps you travel back in time.

16 minutes

Governor's Palace

300 Palace Green St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

You will explore the official residence of the royal governors of the Colony of Virginia. Once it was a home for seven royal governors, including Thomas Jefferson, one of American Founding Fathers, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third President of the United States.

15 minutes

West Duke of Gloucester Street

W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Walk the main street of Williamsburg, which was once called “the most historic avenue in America” by Franklin D. Roosevelt called. Admire small shops, taverns, private homes, the market square, armory, and courthouse built hundred of years ago.

15 minutes

Wren Building

Wren Bldg, 111 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

You will visit Wren Building at William & Mary College - the oldest college building still standing and working in the country. The building overlived a couple of fires and reconstructions but it is still charming and worth visiting.

15 minutes

William & Mary

111 Jamestown Road, , Williamsburg, 23185-3616, Virginia

Be inspired and develop a hunger for science at the public College of William & Mary It is considered one of the best scientific institutions in the country with many world-famous alumni such as Thomas Jefferson, Mike Tomlin, Glenn Close and many more.

16 minutes