This leisurely stroll takes you through downtown Richmond with a guide who will tell you about the layers of history all around you. Talk about the town’s role in the Revolution, Civil War, and more. This is a small group tour, so you’ll keep costs down by sharing your guide, but still have an intimate tour group. You’ll also be wearing a headset on tour to encourage safe distancing.
Easily meet your guide at the Convention Center
Keep costs down by booking this small group tour
Wear headsets to encourage safe distancing
Tour for around 2 hours, then the rest of the day is free
What To Expect
Jackson Ward
We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The John Marshall House
Stop by and hear about the life and contributions of Richmond native John Marshall in the history of the city and country.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Valentine
Visit beautiful Court End, learn about the Wickham and Davis houses, Richmond’s pivotal role in the Burr treason trial and Beef Juice!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White House of the Confederacy
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Egyptian Building
Visit the original Medical College of Virginia, hear tales of custodial skullduggery, and how Richmond was a major medical center in the Civil War
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monumental Church
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
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Virginia Executive Mansion
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
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Virginia Capitol Building
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Virginia Women’s Monument : Voices From The Garden
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Visit the Church of the Confederacy and its Tiffany splendor and end your tour
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Virginia Washington Monument
See and hear the story behind the proposed mausoleum for the first president and six key figures in the founding of the nation.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Include
Headsets that promote safe distancing