Private Colonial Williamsburg Breakfast - Exploring Before and After Restoration


1 hour 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

Relaxed, yet luxurious learning experience about Williamsburg before and after the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s with photos and stories from either Williamsburg Before and After or Restoring Williamsburg. These photos help visualize and better understand the restoration of the world’s largest history museum. Most of the tour is seated during breakfast for those who enjoy the warmth (or air conditioning) indoors.

This is an easily accessible tour, well suited for those who enjoy a creative culinary experience, breakfast on bad weather days or for any individuals with physical limitations. Our guide will offer an easy tour of some of the grounds including a look at the Golden Horseshoe Golf courses or admire some of the original décor of the hotel and grounds as well as a short walk to the Duke of Gloucester St., the most historic street in America.

Note: Guests pay for their own breakfast including food, drinks and gratuities to hotel staff.

Inclusions

  • Williamsburg Before and After Book or Restoring Williamsburg Book

What to expect

Private breakfast (your group only, maximum of 6) to discover and learn about Williamsburg before and after the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Learn about the men and women (Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin, Mary Goodwin (Bodleian Plate), philanthropists John D Rockefeller, Jr. and, his wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, William Graves Perry and others) who recreated the birthplace of America, the Colonial Capital of the original 13 Colonies and understand why Virginia was the first to declare it’s independence from Great Britain. Breakfast is at the iconic Williamsburg Inn where former Queen Elizabeth II, current King Charles III, US presidents and others have dined. Tour some of the grounds including a look at the Golden Horseshoe Golf courses, admire the decorations, furniture, chandeliers, etc. If desired, guide will provide a map and walk you to the most historic street noted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt - the Duke of Gloucester Street.

This is an easy accessible tour that is perfect when there is bad weather or handicapped guests.

NOTE: GUESTS SELF PAY FOR THEIR OWN BREAKFAST INCLUDING FOOD, DRINKS, AND GRATUITIES TO RESTAURANT STAFF.

Sample Menu

• Crab hash with poached eggs
• Goodwin’s Benedict
• Steel-cut oats with optional fruit and/or nuts

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
CynthiaY103
December 2022

Having a delicious breakfast in the Williamsburg Inn is a treat, and learning about Colonial Williamsburg’s rich history makes breakfast even better. At the turn of the century, many buildings in the Colony of Virginia’s former capital city were crumbling. Our guide Bambi used the coffee table b...

Geneva M
March 2023

My husband and I went here for vacation. The weather was cool. One day rain. Everything was easy to find. Lots of history to enjoy. Nice dinning at several places.

Rose_B
October 2023

How knowledgeable our guide (Bambi Walters) was, and how interesting she made the entire event. All in all, we feel the experience was a great value for the money and time we spent. Thank you Bambi.

Jon_Maurice_44
December 2022

I loved everything about this tour - our guide, the food, the Williamsburg Inn, the Before and After Book (that we got to keep) and the enthusiasm I felt learning about Colonial Williamsburg’s history. We had a rainy day and wanted to spend time learning, so this was perfect. I was amazed how kno...

Robert_W
December 2022

Our guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and kind. My wife is in a wheelchair with limited accessibility to some of Colonial Williamsburg’s sites. Both of us love to eat and The Terrace at the Williamsburg Inn was a culinary delight. Our guide gave us the Before and After Restoration and brought...

RBrumble
July 2023

We had an excellent time! Bambi is super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Colonial Williamsburg and it's infectious. For this, it's more of a talk than a tour but it's a great alternative to all the walking tours in town and a good break from the weather. This talk is about the restoration of...

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