Williamsburg Private History Tour 2.5 hr

Step into 1775 on a private Williamsburg history tour through the streets and landmarks where the story of the United States took shape. With your own guide, explore Colonial Williamsburg at a relaxed pace and connect the city’s colonial past to the ideas behind the nation’s founding.

Walk Duke of Gloucester Street as you hear about colonial trades, the power of the press, Virginia’s leadership, and the First Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence, and Declaration of Rights. Admire the Capitol Building and learn why the Constitution established three branches of government. Continue across Palace Green to the Governor’s Palace, then see Bruton Parish Church, browse Merchant’s Square, and visit the Sir Christopher Wren Building, one of America’s oldest academic buildings.

This 150-minute Williamsburg private history tour includes bottled water, a light snack, and parking. Admission to Colonial Williamsburg is not included, and the site is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet your guide in the Williamsburg Inn lobby, then follow the stories behind the landmarks on a personal walk through America’s early history.