Step in Time Inside Historic Buildings of Colonial Williamsburg
Overview
Journey into the heart of 18th-century America with our immersive Three-Hour Colonial Williamsburg History Walking Tour.
Explore the buildings that capture the spirit of a young nation on the brink of independence. Enter the elegant halls of the Governor’s Palace, seat of British authority—and later, revolutionary resistance. Walk the creaking floors of the Capitol Building, where debates that shaped the birth of democracy echoed through its chambers.
Along the way, you’ll visit blacksmiths, printers, apothecaries, and wigmakers—living history tradespeople who carry on colonial craftsmanship. Each stop unveils another layer of the complex, fascinating world of 1700s Virginia.
Perfect for history lovers, families, or curious travelers, this tour offers a vivid, interactive experience.
*MUST HAVE COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG TICKET VALID FOR THE DATE OF YOUR TOUR*
What's Included
- A Licensed Guide
- Colonial Williamsburg Single Day Ticket (MUST be purchased prior to the start ot the tour)
- Gratuity for Guide
Meeting Location
430 East Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
201 West Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
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Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your safety is important to us! Guests are encouraged to remain aware of their surroundings throughout the tour. While we take every precaution to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, Spooks & Legends is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- A Licensed Guide.
- Colonial Williamsburg Single Day Ticket (MUST be purchased prior to the start ot the tour).
- Gratuity for Guide.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Step in Time Inside Historic Buildings of Colonial Williamsburg is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Step in Time Inside Historic Buildings of Colonial Williamsburg 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
- A Licensed Guide
- Colonial Williamsburg Single Day Ticket (MUST be purchased prior to the start ot the tour)
- Gratuity for Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your safety is important to us! Guests are encouraged to remain aware of their surroundings throughout the tour. While we take every precaution to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, Spooks & Legends is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
