Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History
Overview
Time travel to 1775 with a private tour and explore the birth place of American history. Points of interest include:
1) Walk the Duke of Gloucester Street while learning about colonial trades, power of the press and Virginia's leadership in shaping our early Nation, including the first Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence & Declaration of Rights
2) Admire the Capitol Building and understand why America's Constitution carved out three government branches
3) Enjoy the Palace Green and the Governor's Palace where townspeople and gentry celebrated important events
4) Learn about Bruton Parish Church, closes 4PM
5) Shop in Merchant's Square
6) Visit the Sir Christopher Wren building and learn why the oldest academic building in America plays a significant role in our history
Notes: Colonial Williamsburg (CW) hours are 10am-5pm. Two tours - 2.5 hour tour does NOT include CW ticket; 7 hour tour includes CW ticket to access to all CW buildings & lunch with private guide
What's Included
- Private group tour
- Bottled water and light snack offered and included
- Parking
- Gratuties
- Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg
- Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm
Meeting Location
136 Francis Street East
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step back in time to the 18th Century for a private tour (only your group) through Colonial Williamsburg (CW) with a local guide who loves bringing history to life. Points of interest:
(1) Meet us in the lobby at the Williamsburg Inn to review daily activities and help plan your walking route, like meeting Nation Builders, musket demonstrations, etc. Our guides are consistently rated in the top 2% and customize this tour to suit your interests
(2) Take in daily colonial life on the Duke of Gloucester Street and learn about Virginia's pivotal role in our Revolution and Declaration of Independence
(3) Walk around the Capitol Building of 1705
(4) Enjoy the Palace Green on our way to the Governor's Palace and learn about our Royal Governors and Virginian Governors (Patrick Henry & Thomas Jefferson)
(5) Learn about Bruton Parish Church and the beginning of the preservation of Colonial Williamsburg
(6) Take in Merchant's Square
(7) Visit WM's Sir Christopher Wren building and learn about the oldest university in the USA and it's significant role
Note 1: CW hours are 10am-5pm.
Note 2: Open buildings include museums, Bray School, Gaol, Bruton Parish Church, colonial stores, etc.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private group tour.
- Bottled water and light snack offered and included.
- Parking.
- Gratuties.
- Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg.
- Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colonial Williamsburg – Private Tour Celebrating American History will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private group tour
- Bottled water and light snack offered and included
- Parking
- Gratuties
- Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg
- Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
