Private Tour of Colonial Williamsburg and the Sir Christopher Wren Building

Time travel to 1775 on this private walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg, where early America comes to life. Explore a carefully planned trail that reflects daily life, government, and society in the 18th century. Highlights include the Williamsburg Inn, Duke of Gloucester Street, Capitol Building, Governor's Palace, Palace Green, Bruton Parish Church, Merchant's Square, and the Sir Christopher Wren Building at William & Mary. Learn about the original Capitol’s evolution, step inside the impressive Governor’s Palace, visit one of the oldest churches in America, and walk in the footsteps of patriots. From historic taverns and trade shops to the nation’s oldest academic building still in use, this immersive experience offers stories of revolution, royalty, faith, education, and everyday life in Colonial Virginia. Ideal for history lovers and curious travelers alike, this tour offers insight, depth, and the charm of Williamsburg as it was in the 1770s.

Step back in time on a private 18th-century walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg with a Certified Williamsburg Guide who brings history to life. Highlights include: 1) Begin at the Williamsburg Inn lobby to plan our route based on your interests and CW’s daily events (e.g., Nation Builders, musket demos, horse-drawn carriages). 2) Stroll Duke of Gloucester Street and explore daily colonial life and Virginia’s revolutionary legacy. 3) View the Capitol Building and hear how government worked in colonial times. 4) Walk down Palace Green to the Governor’s Palace, home to royal and revolutionary governors. 5) Visit Bruton Parish Church, a still-active colonial church and key site in CW’s preservation story. 6) Explore Merchant’s Square, one of America’s first planned shopping districts. 7) Stop by the Sir Christopher Wren Building at William & Mary, the oldest academic building still in use in the U.S., central to colonial education and government.