Colonial Williamsburg
Tourists on a stroll in a horse-drawn carriage in Colonial Williamsburg, Washington D.C.
Tourists on a stroll in a horse-drawn carriage in Colonial Williamsburg, Washington D.C.

Colonial Williamsburg Tours and Tickets

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Virginia’s Colonial Williamsburg is among the largest living history museums in the US. Here, visitors can experience what daily life looked like during the American Revolution. Historical re-enactors contribute to the immersive experience by working in preserved historic buildings and a variety of craft shops, from blacksmiths to wigmakers.

  • 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185

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Nancy_C, Oct 2023
Great tour!
Fun experience and a little spooky! Lonnie was a great tour guide and even had personal stories and pictures. Highly recommend this tour!
Anthony_M, Jul 2023
Lonny was a great...
Lonny was a great storyteller. Very knowledgeable and knew how to keep everyone in suspense. He kept the whole family engaged.
Deborah_H, May 2023
Good experience with great food
The ticket staff was amazing because the people we bought the tickets from were terrible. The food was excellent at the tavern. Lots of great information.
saraheparker20, Apr 2023
A full day in Colonial Williamsburg
There was so much to see and experience, and we enjoyed everything (even on a cold and rainy day). The costumes make things come to life, the food at the Taverns is tasty and delicious, the little shops have unique gifts and seeing the horse carriages around is so nice. We enjoyed the kitchen area and inside the Governor's Palace, a definite must see!
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Q:Can I visit Colonial Williamsburg for free?
A:Yes. You can visit Colonial Williamsburg for free. You can stroll past the 18th-century buildings of the Historic Area, watch some re-enactments, visit select sites, shops, and restaurants; and buy horse-and-carriage rides. However, Colonial Williamsburg tickets let you enter historical buildings like the Capitol Building, and enjoy interpreter-guided tours, demonstrations, and more for a richer experience.
Q:How long does it take to see everything at Colonial Williamsburg?
A:It takes between two and three days to fully experience Colonial Williamsburg. That gives you time to explore all the historical buildings, view museums, browse shops, enjoy re-enactments, and take horse-and-carriage rides and additional tours. However, if you only have a day, it’s still possible to experience some key attractions, plus shopping and dining.
Q:How long is the walk around Colonial Williamsburg?
A:Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area is one mile (1.6 kilometers) by 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers). A leisurely walk around its buildings’ exteriors and shops will probably take around three hours. However, if you’re exploring inside the historic buildings, watching presentations, souvenir shopping, and visiting a restaurant, it’ll likely take a day.
Q:How do you spend a day in Colonial Williamsburg?
A:Start by touring the Capitol, where Virginia’s Assembly once sat, before browsing colonial shops like the wigmaker, armory, and apothecary. After a restaurant lunch, tour the Governor’s Palace, watch re-enactments, and see the fife-and-drum cannon salute outside the Courthouse. Finish with a ghost tour or colonial tavern dinner.
Q:Is Colonial Williamsburg worth visiting?
A:Yes, Colonial Williamsburg is worth visiting, especially if you’re a history buff or have children. As the world’s largest living history museum, it offers 88 original 18th-century buildings along with costumed re-enactors, craft demos, shops, performances, and more. Visiting is therefore less about charting the past but rather reliving it in rich, realistic detail.
Q:Is there free parking at Colonial Williamsburg?
A:Yes. Find free parking at the visitor center, a stroll or free shuttle ride from the Historic Area. Find more free parking at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums on nearby S. Nassau Street. Plus, you’ll find several parking lots close by, some with fixed-duration free parking.