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Williamsburg World War II Christmas Character Tour 1 hr
AverageTop 50% in Williamsburg
4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Williamsburg
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Step into 1943 on a Williamsburg World War II Christmas character tour, with wartime stories of rationing, blackout drills, and the holidays.
About this tour
Travel back to Williamsburg in 1943, when the holiday season unfolded amid wartime rationing, blackout drills, and a growing presence of servicemen. This 60-minute Williamsburg World War II Christmas character tour brings the homefront to life through the perspective of a USO Hostess or Air Raid Warden.
As you walk the town’s streets, hear how local residents navigated wartime routines and holiday preparations. Each tour is unique, and the route may change to accommodate activities in Colonial Williamsburg. Evening tours are led by an Air Raid Warden. You’ll receive a replica World War II Christmas card to the troops as part of the experience.
The tour takes place outdoors and is weather contingent, so come prepared for the conditions. It does not include entry to Colonial Williamsburg-owned buildings, and the operator is not affiliated with Colonial Williamsburg. Join this Williamsburg World War II Christmas character tour for a vivid glimpse of life on the homefront during the holidays.
Highlights
- Step into Williamsburg during the 1943 holiday season
- Hear how residents faced rationing and blackout drills
- Meet a USO Hostess or Air Raid Warden character
What's included
Included
- Replica World War II Christmas card to the troops
Not included
- Gratuities
- Admission to Colonial Williamsburg-owned buildings
Ratings on each provider
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4.75 / 5 · 4 reviews
Important information
- Meet at the corner of Duke of Gloucester Street and Palace Green, in front of the church
- Routes may vary and change to accommodate Colonial Williamsburg activities
- Evening tours are led by an Air Raid Warden
- The outdoor tour is weather contingent; prepare for all weather conditions
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour operator is not affiliated with Colonial Williamsburg
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The character tour lasts 60 minutes.
Where does the tour meet?
Meet at the corner of Duke of Gloucester Street and Palace Green, in front of the church.
Who leads the tour?
A USO Hostess or Air Raid Warden leads the tour. Evening tours are led by an Air Raid Warden.
Does the tour include admission to Colonial Williamsburg buildings?
No. Admission to Colonial Williamsburg-owned buildings is not included.
Does the route always stay the same?
No. Routes may vary and can change to accommodate activities in Colonial Williamsburg.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.75 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Williamsburg
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0. Top 50% in Williamsburg means it ranks in the top 50% of tours in Williamsburg by this score.
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