Richmond Downtown Walking Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Headsets that promote safe distancing
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jackson Ward, Second Street, Richmond, VA 23219
We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The John Marshall House, 818 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23219-1917
Stop by and hear about the life and contributions of Richmond native John Marshall in the history of the city and country.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Valentine, 1015 E Clay St, Richmond, VA 23219-1527
Visit beautiful Court End, learn about the Wickham and Davis houses, Richmond's pivotal role in the Burr treason trial and Beef Juice!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: White House of the Confederacy, 1201 E Clay St, Richmond, VA 23219-1615
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Egyptian Building, 1223 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
Visit the original Medical College of Virginia, hear tales of custodial skullduggery, and how Richmond was a major medical center in the Civil War
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monumental Church, 1224 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Executive Mansion, Capitol Sq, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Capitol Building, 9th & Grace Sts, Richmond, VA 23219
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Women's Monument : Voices From The Garden, 1000 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
Visit the Church of the Confederacy and its Tiffany splendor and end your tour
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
See and hear the story behind the proposed mausoleum for the first president and six key figures in the founding of the nation.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Head sets promote safe social distancing
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Alexa gave high energy and easily audible descriptions at each stop. She presented fun facts that made each location come alive. Her theater major background was on full display. It was a most enjoyable introduction to downtown Richmond, a city we had always driven past. If we return, we would lo...
Alexa gave high energy and easily audible descriptions at each stop. She presented fun facts that made each location come alive. Her theater major background was on full display. It was a most enjoyable introduction to downtown Richmond, a city we had always driven past. If we return, we would look into one of the neighborhood tours with this company.Had a wonderful time on a girl's weekend in Richmond. We lucked out with gorgeous spring weather and really enjoyed seeing some of the beautiful architecture and quirky historical stories of the downtown area. Alexa was very knowledgeable and really brought the stories to life with her acting ski...
Had a wonderful time on a girl's weekend in Richmond. We lucked out with gorgeous spring weather and really enjoyed seeing some of the beautiful architecture and quirky historical stories of the downtown area. Alexa was very knowledgeable and really brought the stories to life with her acting skills! Highly recommend!The tour was interesting and informative. We covered a lot of ground, and I liked the fast pace. The tour guide was very familiar with the history and details and answered all questions with good information. She was articulate and entertaining, as well. Definitely a great way to learn about ...
The tour was interesting and informative. We covered a lot of ground, and I liked the fast pace. The tour guide was very familiar with the history and details and answered all questions with good information. She was articulate and entertaining, as well. Definitely a great way to learn about Richmond!!Guide took us into a VCU lobby to use restrooms and refused to put on a mask when asked by hospital staff.
Guide took us into a VCU lobby to use restrooms and refused to put on a mask when asked by hospital staff.This was a great introduction to some of the most interesting locations in historic Richmond. Jeff was a witty and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this interesting and entertaining walk around the best parts of town.
This was a great introduction to some of the most interesting locations in historic Richmond. Jeff was a witty and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this interesting and entertaining walk around the best parts of town.Our favorite part was seeing the older 19th century buildings mixed in with the newer buildings. Also, I am a woman of a certain age, and I really appreciated at the halfway mark, the quick stop inside one of the hospital buildings to get warm, use the bathroom, and get a cup of Starbuck's! The ...
Our favorite part was seeing the older 19th century buildings mixed in with the newer buildings. Also, I am a woman of a certain age, and I really appreciated at the halfway mark, the quick stop inside one of the hospital buildings to get warm, use the bathroom, and get a cup of Starbuck's! The length and time of the tour felt just right. Ray, our tour guide, was affable and really seemed to know his local history. His love of this Capitol city shone through. We learned a lot!