Richmond History Tour: From Tobacco Town to Civil Rights

Embark on a captivating 2-hour walking tour of Richmond Downtown and uncover the city’s fascinating history, from its humble beginnings as a tobacco town to its pivotal role in the Revolution, Civil War, and Civil Rights movement. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Richmond and discover the must-see attractions for your next visit to RVA.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jackson Ward - We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth
What's Included
  • Safe distancing with provided headsets
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating 100-minute walking tour that traces Richmond’s transformation from a modest tobacco town to the capital of the Commonwealth. Discover Richmond’s significant involvement in the Civil War and its pivotal role in the Civil Rights movement. Every participant will gain a thorough understanding of the city, along with recommendations on what to explore and experience next in RVA.

Location
403 N 3rd St
North 3rd Street
We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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207kristene
Oct 5, 2025
Great introduction to Richmond - I had a great tour experience with Jason. He was very knowledgeable about the history and landmarks in Richmond, and gave me a new appreciation of some historical figures I had never heard of! Would definitely recommend!
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Donab625
Oct 4, 2025
Ray did a great tour, knowledgable about Richmond's history - Ray was a great tour guide. We had a mixup about the meeting place, and he waited for us. He walked at a comfortable place and included rest room stops in case anyone needed one.
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Hopec149
Oct 3, 2025
Great walk around Richmond - We really enjoyed our walk around Richmond. Doug was a wonderful guide and took our group of 6 around at a good pace while providing interesting historical information while bridging the past to the present. The earbud audio works great to be able to hear everything with ease.
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Daniellewg1037rx
Sep 27, 2025
Thorough, Historical Tour with Very Knowledgeable Guide - Ray was an incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and engaging guide. We had a great experience and learned so much about the history of the city and its people.
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Erica_v
Sep 26, 2025
History!!! like the way they should’ve been teaching in school - Pact with history!! Walkable, thorough and a GREAT way to understand the history and back stories rather than just showing up to monuments and reading them. It’s the stories behind the history that really make the history interesting! Felt safe and well informed! Thank you
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Escape52995267853
Sep 22, 2025
Great tour! - Great tour! Our tour guide Kathy did a great job! She was very informative, friendly and engaging. She included some opportunities to sit and also a restroom stop at the halfway point. We walked about 2.7 miles. Recommend this tour!
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Mark
Sep 21, 2025
Throughly enjoyed Kathy's actually living in Richmond for many years incorporating into the history thereof. - Excellent experience learning more about Richmond and should have sooner, having lived north of Washington, DC my whole life.
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Ellen_r
Sep 20, 2025
Walking in Richmond - This was a fantastic walking tour of Richmond and Kathy was so knowledgeable! Highly recommend and do it your first day in Richmond. You'll be able to visit points of interest seen on this tour more thoroughly.
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L3385nomarkp
Sep 17, 2025
Great time in downtown Richmond - We had a very enjoyable time walking through downtown Richmond with Jason. He was knowledgeable and fun and included all kinds of interesting tidbits that really made the morning delightful.
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Kathy_b
Oct 3, 2025
Late start - Original tour guide didn’t show..substitute came..then stragglers held up the tour another 20 minutes. Had to leave tour early to go to next destination
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).