Guided Colonial Christmas Tour in Williamsburg
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our Christmas tour stands out from the rest! You will be taken back in time by your very own 18th century authentic costumed guide. You will hear stories of the holiday traditions throughout the centuries. We will take a stroll past the beautifully decorated homes just as they would have been in the 18th century. A wonderful way to see the town and hear the fascinating history behind the decorations! Come out and join us and make your holiday complete!
Inclusions
What's included
- Knowledgeable guide
Itinerary
Hear stories of holiday traditions throughout the centuries. Walk the historic area and see the beautifully decorated homes just as they would have been in the 18th century. A wonderful way to see the town and hear the fun history behind the holiday decorations. See The Geddy House, St. George Tucker House, the Palmer home along with other places. Also hear about how the pirate's celebrated Christmas.
See and hear Christmas Traditions of the church
Hear traditions and customs of the colonists .
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Tom was fantastic!!! he knew a a lot about Williamsburg and it’s history. He also told us very interesting facts and say
Tom was a fantastic guide! He knew a a lot toabout Williamsburg and its history. He also told us very interesting facts and how we get the sayings and expressions we use today: he really “tied one on last night, “dressed to the nines”, shave and a haircut “two bits”, and several others!
5Great introduction to historical Williamsburg and Christmas season!
What a great introduction to Historical Williamsburg! Tom was an engaging and well-prepared guide. We were surprised how many connections there were between the origins of Christmas in Williamsburg and the modern world. We really appreciated how Tom made these connections through common expressions. We normally opt for private tours, but, this one was great even with 20 or so people in the group. All of us liked the tour, even though we had a range of family with us: 12 year-old, a couple in their 40s and several folks in their 60s. I'd do it again and would recommend it to friends and family. Thanks, Tom and company!
5Well we both fell ill and...
Well we both fell ill and were unable to stay for the guided tour but we were able to take in some of the sights. We will come back to Williamsburg again!
5Highly recommend
This was a really fun 90 minute walk with stops every 50 feet or so at which point the friendly and very knowledgeable guide shared interesting stories from the history of colonial Williamsburg. This particular tour was focused on Christmas traditions but had very interesting stories about the history of many of the sayings we still use today. Fun for all ages. It was a great introduction to Williamsburg and made us want to come back to learn more.
5Really fun
Tom was a great guide with much knowledge and very interesting style telling us how many of our sayings came from here!!!
5Wonderful time
So much fun and we learned so much!!! Our guide was so informative and told us so many unknown facts about Williamsburg I would recommend this to anyone!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Park in the Tavern Parking Lot--GPS--460 E. Francis Street Walk across Blair Street to the Capitol Building where you will see your guide in period costume awaiting your arrival.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 35 travellers
- Operated by
- Spooks and Legends Haunted Ghost Tours, LLC
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
How it compares in Williamsburg
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 90 experiences we list in Williamsburg.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 26 of 90.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a Virginia town of restored colonial streets, a historic college and a nearby settlement of 1607, in the Historic Triangle.
Williamsburg lies between the James and York rivers in eastern Virginia and was the capital of the Virginia colony from 1699 to 1780. The restored historic area stretches along Duke of Gloucester Street from the Capitol to the College of William and Mary, with reconstructed buildings, costumed interpreters, taverns and workshops. Bruton Parish Church, from the early 18th century, stands on the same street.
Top-ranked sights in Williamsburg: Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, Yorktown Battlefield, Colonial Williamsburg.
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