Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Colonial Williamsburg with the Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour. This tour takes you on a journey through beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactments, allowing you to live and breathe the colonial era. Discover the origins of Williamsburg, the struggles of the revolution, and the people who shaped this historic town. With the Tour Guide App, you can easily navigate the 2.5+ mile-long tour and listen to informative audio instructions along the way. From the Peyton Randolph House to the Governor's Palace, each step showcases a different aspect of colonial life. Explore the oldest building in Colonial Williamsburg, the Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, and learn about its pivotal role in the town's history. Don't miss the chance to visit the Wren Building, the oldest college building in the entire United States. This self-guided tour provides a lifetime of knowledge and memories. Book now and embark on an unforgettable journey through the past.
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Free Cancellation
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Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales, history, and facts for a memorable journey!
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Introduction
Experience the rich history of Colonial Williamsburg in a whole new way with the Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour. This tour allows you to immerse yourself in the stories and sights of early America as you stroll along the historic streets of Williamsburg. From beautifully restored architecture to authentic reenactors, this tour brings the past to life right before your eyes.
What to expect?
During this tour, you can expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours exploring Colonial Williamsburg and its fascinating landmarks. With a total duration of 120 to 180 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to soak in the history and ambiance of this renowned living museum. As you follow the audio instructions provided by the Tour Guide App, you'll uncover the origins of Williamsburg, learn about colonial life, and discover the dramatic struggles that shaped early America.
Who is this for?
The Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, curious travelers, and anyone who wants to delve into the captivating story of America's colonial past. Whether you're a student looking to enhance your understanding of the Revolutionary War or a family seeking an educational and entertaining adventure, this tour is suitable for all ages. Everyone can appreciate the immersive experience of walking through the very streets where history unfolded.
Why book this?
This tour provides a unique opportunity to step back in time and witness the birth of a nation. By exploring Colonial Williamsburg at your own pace, you can truly absorb the details and immerse yourself in the stories of the past. The self-guided nature of the tour allows for flexibility and personalization, ensuring that you can delve deeper into the areas that interest you the most. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the town's origins, experience the military significance of fife and drum parades, and marvel at the extravagant Governor's Palace. With lifetime validity, this tour is an investment in an unforgettable journey through history.
Good to know
Before embarking on this tour, it's important to note that it does not include an entrance ticket. Make sure to check the opening hours of Colonial Williamsburg before your visit to ensure a seamless experience. Good internet or wifi access is required to download and access the Tour Guide App. The tour is designed to cover the essentials of Colonial Williamsburg in approximately 2 to 3 hours, spanning a 2.5+ mile-long route. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and prepare to be transported back in time as you explore this living museum.
Reviews
Visitors who have embarked on the Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour have raved about the authenticity and immersive experience it offers. Many praised the detailed commentary provided by the Tour Guide App, which brought the town's history to life. Travelers appreciated the flexibility of exploring at their own pace and the opportunity to delve deeper into areas of personal interest. Overall, visitors expressed high satisfaction with the tour and the valuable insights it provided into the birth of the United States. Don't miss out on the chance to create your own memorable journey through American history with the Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
Mobile
After booking the tour, Check your email with the subject line “Your tour operator sent you a message". For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection. Note: This 2.5+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Colonial Williamsburg in 2-3 hrs.
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center,
101 Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185,
US
110 Scotland St,
110 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185,
US
Your Itinerary
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
The tour of this beautifully preserved slice of Colonial America begins at the Visitor Center, where you can get your first taste of the nation's largest living museum.
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Peyton Randolph House
Your first stop is at the doorstep of the Peyton Randolph House, the former home of a fiery revolutionary and one of the oldest buildings in Williamsburg! You might not have heard of William Randolph, but he was a trusted ally of folks like Thomas Jefferson
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
Keep your ears open at our next stop for the iconic fife and drum parade which marches through the town regularly. Here, you'll also learn about the military significance of these old-timey instruments
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Bassett Hall
A simple two-story 18th-century white frame farmhouse nestled on 585 acres of lawn, garden, and woodlands, Bassett Hall once was the Williamsburg home of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller .Philip Johnson, a member of the House of Burgesses from King and Queen County, Virginia, is believed to have built the 18th-century frame house sometime between 1753 and 1766.
Purchased by Burwell Bassett around 1800
Union cavalryman George Armstrong Custer guest in home during the Civil War
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Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
Built between 1701 and 1705, the first Williamsburg statehouse served the colony of Virginia until fire destroyed the building in 1747.The first floor of the west building was for the General Court and the colony's secretary, the first floor of the east for the House of Burgesses and its clerk. Arched windows marched across the facades. Stairs on one side led to the Council Chamber, a lobby, and the Council clerk's office
stairs on the other side led to three committee rooms. A second-floor conference room connected the classically corniced structures, and a six-sided cupola on the ridge of the hipped and dormered roof crowned it all. Though the west wing was completed by July 1703, it took Cary until November 1705 to finish all the work.
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Secretary's Office
Next is the unassuming little Secretary's Office, where all the documents needed to reconstruct Williamsburg's colonial days were stored
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Colonial Williamsburg Magazine
Then you'll come to the Colonial Williamsburg Magazine, the site of a tense standoff between American patriots and British soldiers trying to steal all the gunpowder from the town before it could fall into rebel hands
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Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse
Directly opposite the Magazine, you'll find the old courthouse, where residents of Williamsburg heard the Declaration of Independence read aloud for the very first time
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Playhouse Theater
Up next is the Play House Stage, a recreation of one of America's first theatres. The original may have failed terribly, but this one still puts on shows on a regular basis!
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Governor's Palace
Then you'll see the extravagant Governor's Palace, and maybe start to get a sense of why the residents of Williamsburg didn't particularly care for their British royal governors!
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George Wythe House
Up next is the house of George Wythe, a signer of the Declaration of Independence who stands out from most of his compatriots because of one simple fact: he was an abolitionist. In Virginia, a state which used a huge amount of slave labor, this didn't exactly make him a lot of friends!
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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Continuing on, you'll arrive at the oldest building in Colonial Williamsburg: the Bruton Parish Episcopal Church. Here, you'll learn not just about the church's surprising history, but also about how it's the whole reason Colonial Williamsburg exists in the first place
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Armistead House
After that is the Bowden-Armistead House, the history of which showcases some of the deep divisions which cut through Williamsburg around the time of the Civil War. See, the owner was a northerner, and you can probably imagine how his Virginian neighbors felt about that...
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The College of William and Mary
Your route takes you next onto the campus of William & Mary College, the oldest college in the United States
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The Wren Building
The final stop on your tour is the Wren Building, an impressive structure which isn't just the oldest building on the William & Mary Campus, but the oldest college building in the entire United States!
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Reviews
(27)
3.8(27)
Mike_O
We ordered the tour on line in the car driving up from Florida to New Jersey and wasn't told over the phone that we couldn't down load the tour at Williumburg because they don't have wifi so we went 30 miles out of our way for nothing. The woman we called said there was nothing she could do for us since it was mentioned in one of the multiply emails you sent us.
283chuckm
Once I connected at the bridge, the app worked well and was very helpful. I went with their advice and did not buy the $50 ticket and that was fine.
I would recommend but do your homework before you arrive.
Tom_K
We were able to walk at our own pace, leave the tour to see other things along the way and then jump back onto the tour.
Matthew_N
Learning the nuances of each location and observing the towns people interact and play out there parts. Very realistic.
Judy_B
Learning the history that I wasn’t much interested in in school. It’s impactful when standing in the middle of history.
Bobbi_M
Not able to use the tour. Booked on Wednesday and email with log in info didn’t come until Friday. Tried to use the chat feature but got no reply. (And yes , I was getting other emails etc on my phone). This was a total waste of money for me
Martha F
Got history about the sites that otherwise wasn’t available. Stories were humorous as well as historical. Tracking made it easy to go at our own pace, and retrace things as necessary.
Marc_C
Audio quality wasn’t great and app was glitchy (when you want to check which stop you’re at, it replays the last and then crashes if you try to stop the audio).
LudG
Content was pretty good with links to additional information. If you don't follow the order proposed, it is a little hard to navigate the app. Each section could be paused but you couldnt go back if you missed a sentence or phrase without starting the section over.
O9155AYtinas
Friendly helpful period costumed guides to the shops along the cobbled streets. Wonderful visit for history lovers and families
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-20 02:28
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