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Colonial Williamsburg: Dive into Revolutionary History
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449 Ratings
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Step into history at Colonial Williamsburg, the world’s largest living history museum. Immerse yourself in the revolutionary stories of American history and experience the past come to life through live performances, expert insights, and period-specific crafts.
Step into history at Colonial Williamsburg, the world’s largest living history museum. Immerse yourself in the revolutionary stories of American history and experience the past come to life through live performances, expert insights, and period-specific crafts.
Duration:
2 days
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Colonial Williamsburg - Enjoy guided tours led by costumed interpreters at the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse.
Gain access to trade sites where you can interact with skilled masters, journeymen, and apprentices practicing 18th-century trades.
Attend daily staged performances at the Charlton Stage and Hennage Auditorium.
Visit our two…
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Colonial Williamsburg - Enjoy guided tours led by costumed interpreters at the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse.
Gain access to trade sites where you can interact with skilled masters, journeymen, and apprentices practicing 18th-century trades.
Attend daily staged performances at the Charlton Stage and Hennage Auditorium.
Visit our two renowned art museums.
Take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service.
What's Included
- Colonial Williamsburg Admission Ticket
- Admission to daily staged performances on the Charlton Stage and in the Hennage Auditorium
- Admission to trade sites to see and speak with expert masters, journeymen, and apprentices
- Admission to our two world-class art museums
- Self-guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Colonial Williamsburg Admission Ticket
- Admission to daily staged performances on the Charlton Stage and in the Hennage Auditorium
- Admission to trade sites to see and speak with expert masters, journeymen, and apprentices
- Admission to our two world-class art museums
- Self-guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Parking fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Parking fees
Additional Information
The Revolution is Here! Immerse yourself in the revolutionary stories of American history. With over 300 acres of iconic sites, historic taverns, and world-class art museums, history truly comes to life at the world’s largest living history museum. Meet our experts uncovering the past to better inform our future, enjoy live performances, meet talented…
The Revolution is Here! Immerse yourself in the revolutionary stories of American history. With over 300 acres of iconic sites, historic taverns, and world-class art museums, history truly comes to life at the world’s largest living history museum. Meet our experts uncovering the past to better inform our future, enjoy live performances, meet talented tradespeople practicing period-specific crafts, and explore our 18th-century city on the verge of revolution. Every Colonial Williamsburg visit helps continue our mission — to ensure that the future may learn from the past.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Evening programs include tours, plays, dances, concerts, and reenactments
- Evening meals in colonial taverns include strolling musicians and 18th-century fare
Location
Colonial Williamsburg
101 Visitor Center Drive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(449 Ratings)
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Michael_z
May 6, 2025
Educational Experience - At the various locations where history was applied to specific trades or activities, we were impressed with the wealth of knowledge the tourist guides exhibited in sharing their niche of expertise.
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Timmd283ol
Apr 25, 2025
Colonial Williamsburg is a Must See! - We had a wonderful time. Weather was beautiful. Lots of walking but well worth it. So glad my wife and I got to experience it!
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Evil_e207
Apr 22, 2025
Always Learning Something New!! - Being prior military, we used to visit Colonial Williamsburg every Veteran's Day when distance allowed. Even after having visited many, many times it still feels like the first time. A personal time machine is a very apt description - its as close as one could possibly get to a glimpse of life back then without actually going. What makes this place so amazing is that one can become one with the history and the staff truly brings it alive. A must, must for anyone who loves the early history of our great nation!
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Andrew
Apr 15, 2025
Neat Area, Lots of Walking - Went for the day. Recommend getting there early as there are a lot of 45 minute tours and a lot of walking.
Overall my rating was: 8.3/10, neat, lots of walking, good job by the tour guides
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Corporate
Apr 29, 2025
Interesting and expensive - Always interesting to learn about life in the 18th century but CW lodge accommodation and historical taverns prices are very expensive.
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Njtravler01
Apr 23, 2025
Glad I saw it- I don't need to go back - Lots of walking which I expected, but no real logic to the layout of the place. It was like you ran from here to there to there in the hopes of catching SOMETHING on the schedule. There weren't many character actors milling around like I remember years ago. The Lafayette guy was great and we loved the carriage ride but the rest was ehhh. Not bad not great. I much prefer Greenfield Village in Michigan.
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Lynn
Apr 14, 2025
Need more positive attitude at information booth. - It’s a nice day and we’re enjoying the historical
Buildings. Unfortunately our experience was spoiled by our initial experience at the information booth. The older gentleman working there was condescending and answered every question with sarcasm. He even shamed us for not arriving earlier. He has no idea of our health conditions and the activity we had yesterday so he should keep his opinions to himself. We were able to get a table at Kings Arms tavern for lunch fairly quickly. The ladies were very nice and brought us right in.
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Connie
Apr 25, 2025
Disconcerting and disappointing - I think I was expecting a lot more. I grew up in Michigan where we had Greenfield Village and Mackinac Island. I thought Williamsburg would be bigger and better. It was bigger, but definitely not better. The Michigan locations take their authenticity very seriously. No cars and no busses. All the workers are in period costume and all the buildings are open and are identified by purpose. Not so in Williamsburg. We walked for blocks without a building being open or identified - when was it built, who lived there, etc. Plus we kept dodging buses and cars. I would have given them a 1, but they have a nice gift shop. If you want historical accuracy go to Michigan.
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Larry
Apr 30, 2025
I wish people would know what they're doing. - No one seemed to know what to do with our online bought tickets from a third party. So we took the bus to the site and showed them our online ticket and they said we would then have to go back and then come back after that. Too much walking and running around. We gave up and did not use our tickets. To be honest I would like to get a refund. It was a total bust.
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Lovevirginiabeach
Apr 16, 2025
Incredibly disappointing! - Sad how it has changed for the worse over the years, having become the equivalent of a colonial strip mall. Shops which were once set up with period furnishings for viewing have evolved into historical kiosks pandering for more of your $. Want to wander through the Raleigh Tavern? Nope, come back for a tour. There were zero interpreters on Duke of Gloucester Street to share interesting facts about colonial times. No demonstrations or parades on the green. Our family’s three generation tradition of photos in the public stockade are no more, as the pillory is inoperable. The George Wythe house was closed. No explanation. Disappointments abound after a hefty admission fee. Don’t bother going.
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