Colonial Williamsburg: 1775 Private Tour

Embark on an exclusive private tour of Colonial Williamsburg and Historic College, exploring iconic landmarks like the Williamsburg Inn, the Capitol Building, and the Governor’s Palace. Customize your experience and delve into the rich history of this historic destination.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 136 Francis St E - Travel back to the 18th Century for an exclusive tour (just your group) of Colonial Williamsburg (CW) with a passionate local guide who brings history to life. Highlights include:
    (1) Join us in the Williamsburg Inn lobby to discuss daily activities and plan your walking route, such as meeting Nation Builders, musket…
What's Included
  • Private group tour
  • Bottled water and light snack offered and included
  • Parking
What's Not Included
  • Gratuties
  • Admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg
  • Colonial Williamsburg hours are 10am to 5pm
Additional Information

Embark on a journey back to 1775 with a private tour and delve into the origins of American history. Key attractions include:

  1. Stroll along Duke of Gloucester Street while discovering colonial trades, the influence of the press, and Virginia’s pivotal role in shaping the early Nation, including the first Continental Congress, the Declaration of…
Location
Williamsburg Inn
Francis Street East
Please meet us in the lobby of the Williamsburg Inn. As you approach the Inn from Colonial Street (off of Francis Street), parking lots are to the left and right of the Inn.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carlye_s
Sep 24, 2026
Best tour guide in Williamsburg - Sharon C. Was our phenomenal tour guide. She proved a truly customized experience for our multi generational family. Ask for Sharon c!!
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Susan_w
Sep 14, 2026
Our guide was engaging... - Our guide was engaging and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and very much enjoyed our tour. I would highly recommend this guide and this Williamsburg tour.
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Raiyah_a
Sep 5, 2026
Facts and fun with Sharon - What a fun experience for me and my mom! I wanted my mom to experience the living museum located in Williamsburg with a knowledgeable guide and we really did. The tour started at the Williamsburg Inn, which is a hidden gem because I 100% would have never visited and experienced the history and amazing food at this historical luxury hotel. It was nice to learn so much in so little time about the founding fathers! Most interesting fact i picked up....the reason why it was a death sentence if you stole 3 pigs or a horse or killed a man was because livestock could be someone's life/life saving. They didn't have forensics so thwarting a crime through harsh sentencing was the best way to keep people honest in the 1700's. Thanks for a wonderful tour/experience. Definitely coming back and will use you guys agai .
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Mturner1004
Aug 13, 2026
Enjoyed immensely - Bambi was our guide. She was extremely insightful on everything Williamsburg. She had visuals of maps of the territories that she showed us in her opening introduction at the Williamsburg Inn, where we met and started. She explained as if in a story telling event as things progressed in time to the establishment of our great country. We really enjoyed seeing how the bricks were made and having the pleasure of getting to eat the Ginger Cakes being still warm, having just come out of the brick oven in the Bake Shop. I would recommend this tour, all though I feel it was a little overpriced per adult, as a family with teenagers, would not be able to afford it. They could offer a family price with Teenage children.
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Mara
Jul 31, 2026
10/10 I highly recommend this tour company - My tour guide, Sharon, was very knowledgeable and definitely willing to do the tour however I felt comfortable. We could skip things I wasn't interested in or stay a little bit longer at some places.
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Catherine_l
Jul 26, 2026
Amazing experience! - We had the best time. This tour was worth every penny. Our guide, Sharon, was incredible. She wore an adorable red, white and blue sweater and was crazy knowledgeable. She was kind and interactive and very interesting. Never a dull moment, she kept it interesting and entertaining. Even my history- savant son thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We were late arriving and Sharon handled it with absolute grace. I'd book another tour without hesitancy.
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Kimberly
Jul 19, 2026
A must-do! - I had a wonderful experience and time hearing about Williamsburg. The tour was very informative. Our tour guide, Will, is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always wonderful. We give him 5 out of 5 stars.
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Doyle_f
Jul 13, 2026
Outstanding Private Tour of Colonial Williamsburg - Our private tour of Colonial Williamsburg was outstanding, and Will made the experience truly exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history of Williamsburg. Rather than simply reciting facts, he brought the stories, people, and events to life in a way that made the tour both informative and enjoyable. What really set Will apart was his commitment to providing a great experience. After the tour, he even followed up with additional information and resources that he thought we would enjoy based on our interests. That personal touch was greatly appreciated and demonstrated how much he cares about his guests. If you are considering a private tour of Colonial Williamsburg, I highly recommend requesting Will. He made our visit one of the highlights of our trip.
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122tamiab
Jul 2, 2026
Amazing Tour! Great Experience! - Colonial Williamsburg is a place that every American should visit. We happened to go just before our country's big 250 year celebration. We opted to take a guided walking tour. Our Tour Guide, "Will" was excellent. He was able to give us the experience that we would never have gotten on our own. I definitely recommend taking a tour with someone who knows the history like he did.
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Marybl7573ea
Sep 10, 2026
An Underwhelming Experience - The guide showed up late, but was sweet, pleasant and apologetic. For over $100 per ticket, I had high expectations. The guide had no real knowledge of anything; no easy access to the tours; no advantage to the tour. I could have done it on my own. I had previous experience with Williamsburg and was expecting something more in depth... the wow factor was missing. Save your money, do a basic Google search and get your own tickets. You'll be happier to do it yourself... a definite "no."
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From $100
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).