2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
14 people
English
If you’re interested in learning about Williamsburg’s Colonial history then this private tour saves hours doing your own independent research. Join a private guide on a walk around the city with insightful commentary throughout. The route is customizable to help ensure its tailored to your preferences, and stops include the Capitol Building, the Williamsburg Inn, the William and Mary College, and Governor’s Palace.
PRIVATE tour through Colonial Williamsburg (CW) and the College of William & Mary (WM). Our walk can be customized for your group. Points of interest include:
(1) Meet us in the lobby at 136 Francis Street East (The Williamsburg Inn). As you approach The Inn from Colonial Street (off of Francis St.), there are parking lots to the left and right.
(2) Enjoy The Williamsburg Inn (est. 1937) as we plan details regarding our tour
(3) Take in the entirety of the Duke of Gloucester Street
(4) Walk around the reconstructed Capitol Building of 1705
(5) Enjoy the Palace Green on our way to the Governor's Palace and learn about the Royal Governors and Virginian Governors (Patrick Henry & Thomas Jefferson) who resided at the Governor's Palace
(6) Learn about Bruton Parish Church and Rev. Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin who began the preservation of Colonial Williamsburg
(7) Take in Merchant's Square
(8) Visit WM's Sir Christopher Wren building (the "College") and learn about the oldest university building in the United States and it's significant role throughout history to Williamsburg
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