History walks in Williamsburg
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £19 to £76 per person. 2 of 5 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial History Tour in Williamsburg Virginia | 1.8 hours | Up to 35 | £19 | 4.9 (148) |
| Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History | 2.5 hours | Private | £76 | 4.9 (136) |
| Secrets of Colonial Williamsburg Hidden History Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 35 | £20 | 4.9 (113) |
| Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour | 1 hour | Private | £19 | 4.9 (88) |
| We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience | 2 hours | Up to 20 | £20 | 4.8 (112) |
Colonial History Tour in Williamsburg Virginia (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Colonial Williamsburg's history. Tour details: Colonial History Tour in Williamsburg Virginia
Guided in English
From £19Free cancellation
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Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private tour of Colonial Williamsburg and the road to independence. Tour details: Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History
Guided in English
From £76Free cancellation
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Secrets of Colonial Williamsburg Hidden History Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Colonial Williamsburg's hidden history. Tour details: Secrets of Colonial Williamsburg Hidden History Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £20Free cancellation
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Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
An hour-long walk through Williamsburg's murders and scandals, for ages 17 and over. Tour details: Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour
Guided in English
From £19Free cancellation
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We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the history of Black Americans in Williamsburg. Tour details: We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
Guided in English
From £20Free cancellation
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