Richmond Downtown Walking Tour
- 1.7–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 100 minute stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.
Inclusions
What's included
- Headsets that promote safe distancing
Itinerary
We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth
Stop by and hear about the life and contributions of Richmond native John Marshall in the history of the city and country.
Visit beautiful Court End, learn about the Wickham and Davis houses, Richmond's pivotal role in the Burr treason trial and Beef Juice!
Learn about how Richmond became the capitol of the CSA, the Davis years as President, The Great Evacuation Fire, and Lincoln's visit to Richmond just one day after surrender.
Visit the original Medical College of Virginia, hear tales of custodial skullduggery, and how Richmond was a major medical center in the Civil War
Visit the only church designed by Jefferson's apprentice, hear the horrors of the Richmond Theater Fire, and how Edgar Allen Poe became a true Richmonder
See the second oldest governor's mansion in the US and learn about the monuments Capitol Square. Visit the Civil Rights Memorial and hear the story behind Brown v. The Board of Ed
Hear the story behind Richmond becoming the third capitol of the Commonwealth, how Jefferson's plans for the new building went awry, and the tragedy that befell it in 1870.
See the newest addition to Capitol Square. learn about the first European women in the colony, the contributions of 12 prominent women, the arrival of the first Africans and the history of slavery in the city.
Visit the Church of the Confederacy and its Tiffany splendor and end your tour
See and hear the story behind the proposed mausoleum for the first president and six key figures in the founding of the nation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- The Richmond Tour Guys
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Richmond
- Its from-price is 25% above the median of the 55 experiences we list in Richmond.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 55.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Richmond
Richmond is the capital of Virginia, a historic city on the James River with a Jefferson-designed Capitol, Civil War history and whitewater in town.
Richmond is the capital of Virginia, set at the falls of the James River where the coastal plain meets the Piedmont. Thomas Jefferson designed the State Capitol, which was modelled on a Roman temple in France and completed in the 1780s. St John's Church on Church Hill is where Patrick Henry made his speech of 1775 demanding liberty or death. Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, and its museums and battlefields tell that history.
Top-ranked sights in Richmond: Carytown, The Poe Museum, White House of the Confederacy.
