Richmond Historical Walking Tour Experience

You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 2 hour stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Revolution and Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.

Meeting Point

403 N 3rd St

403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets

What's included:

• Headsets that promote safe distancing

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 40 minutes and 2 hours

Jackson Ward

Second Street, Richmond, 23219, Virginia

We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth

10 minutes

The John Marshall House

818 E Marshall St, , Richmond, 23219-1917, Virginia

Stop by and hear about the life and contributions of Richmond native John Marshall in the history of the city and country.

10 minutes

The Valentine

1015 E Clay St, , Richmond, 23219-1527, Virginia

Visit beautiful Court End, learn about the Wickham and Davis houses, Richmond's pivotal role in the Burr treason trial and Beef Juice!

15 minutes

White House of the Confederacy

1201 E Clay St, , Richmond, 23219-1615, Virginia

Learn about how Richmond became the capitol of the CSA, the Davis years as President, The Great Evacuation Fire, and Lincoln's visit to Richmond just one day after surrender.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Egyptian Building

1223 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298, USA

Visit the original Medical College of Virginia, hear tales of custodial skullduggery, and how Richmond was a major medical center in the Civil War

10 minutes

Monumental Church

1224 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

Visit the only church designed by Jefferson's apprentice, hear the horrors of the Richmond Theater Fire, and how Edgar Allen Poe became a true Richmonder

10 minutes

Virginia Executive Mansion

Capitol Sq, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

See the second oldest governor's mansion in the US and learn about the monuments Capitol Square. Visit the Civil Rights Memorial and hear the story behind Brown v. The Board of Ed

10 minutes

Virginia Capitol Building

1000 Bank St, , Richmond, 23218, Virginia

Hear the story behind Richmond becoming the third capitol of the Commonwealth, how Jefferson's plans for the new building went awry, and the tragedy that befell it in 1870.

10 minutes

Virginia Women's Monument : Voices From The Garden

1000 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

See the newest addition to Capitol Square. learn about the first European women in the colony, the contributions of 12 prominent women, the arrival of the first Africans and the history of slavery in the city.

10 minutes

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

815 E Grace St, , Richmond, 23219-3409, Virginia

Visit the Church of the Confederacy and its Tiffany splendor and end your tour

10 minutes

Virginia Washington Monument

Richmond, VA 23219, USA

See and hear the story behind the proposed mausoleum for the first president and six key figures in the founding of the nation.

10 minutes