Richmond Downtown Walking Tour
Description
You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 100 minute stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.
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Itinerary
We begin in historic Jackson Ward known as The Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the SOuth
Stop by and hear about the life and contributions of Richmond native John Marshall in the history of the city and country.
Visit beautiful Court End, learn about the Wickham and Davis houses, Richmond's pivotal role in the Burr treason trial and Beef Juice!
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.
Visit the original Medical College of Virginia, hear tales of custodial skullduggery, and how Richmond was a major medical center in the Civil War
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
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
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.
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.
Visit the Church of the Confederacy and its Tiffany splendor and end your tour
See and hear the story behind the proposed mausoleum for the first president and six key figures in the founding of the nation.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(224)
My tour guide was very knowledgeable and I learned so much about the History of Richmond, Virginia.
This tour is a "must see" if you are in the RVA area. Our tour guide, Emily, provided a thorough and informative experience that I will never forget. Richmond has so much history to be experienced and this tour is the way to do it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Richmond contains so many fascinating buildings, historical stories and key figures who played pivotal roles in Virginia's development. The tour was well done, well-paced, and packed with information!
Spot On and Thank You for these comments. We are glad you enjoyed the tour, one we consider to be the perfect introduction to Richmond.
Factual, entertaining, interesting and informative. Great introduction to the city of Richmond and it’s historic relevancy
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Andrew was great! Very informative and gave great suggestions for food and tours.
A great way to begin to understand Richmond’s history on a short visit.
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Excellent tour guide. Tour tailored to our group’s needs and interests. We encountered many places to revisit in more depth another time and learned a great deal about Richmond’s history.
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Our guide was very informative. We had a pleasant experience.
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Richmond has so much to do and see. So much History to see through tours and museums, walking. Definitely need to spend several days to a week to capture everything. Good eating as well. Definitely a must stop for history lovers.
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Had a very nice two night stay at this hotel. All staff we encountered were friendly and accommodating. Special shoutout to Roger who provided a welcoming attitude and suggested a top floor room that had superb views, to Barbara the friendly morning breakfast lady who had a genuine smile to John who checked us out and had wished us a good morning as we passed him on the way to breakfast. The hotel was clean and breakfast was solid with a number of choices. Recommend.
