Top Richmond Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

If you think history is boring, this tour is here to prove you wrong. Offbeat History takes you on a lively, 90-minute journey through the city’s most offbeat and entertaining stories—the kind that surprise you, make you laugh, and leave you saying, “Wait… that really happened?” With a guide who knows how to bring the fun, this tour dives into the odd characters, strange moments, and head-scratching facts that make Richmond anything but ordinary. You won’t hear about battlefield strategies or memorized dates—just unforgettable stories, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of laughs.

Many vehicle tours through Richmond can have obstructed views, but this Richmond Tuk-tuk Sightseeing Tour provides a ride around the city in an open-air vehicle that’s easy to see top spots along the way. Plus, this tour stops at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Hollywood Cemetery, and Virginia State Capitol and passes more than four popular sites. Book this Richmond tour today and support a woman-owned business.

Cover more Richmond sights in less time with a Richmond Segway tour. This tour lets you glide around Virginia’s capital city with ease, taking you to top sights like the Canal Walk, Old City Hall, and St. Paul’s Church, all while filling you in facts and stories from Richmond history. Choose from multiple tour durations and departure times to find a tour that fits your schedule.

Explore Richmond with the aid of a professional historian guide, learning about the crucial role the city played in the foundation of American politics, culture, education, architecture, and more. Explore the city's historic businesses, government buildings, schools, and churches.

Explore the dark side of Richmond's history on this tour of Richmond's most unusual true crime locations, from murders that shocked the nation with their disturbing details, to cases that required leaps in investigative technology to solve, murders that make us question our ideas of justice, and cases that created a controversial media circus. The true crime tour of Richmond focuses on illuminating the history and significance of these strange murders, while providing a new perspective on the tragic and disturbing tales that lurk in the dark side of Richmond's history. The tour has no official age minimum. Due to the mature content of the tour, we advise guests to exercise discretion.

See a different side of Virginia’s capital city during this Richmond Ghosts and Haunted Dark History Walking Tour. Instead of regular sightseeing, you’ll dive into documented accounts of historical hauntings and true stories of history with a guide who knows the area and its chilly tales well. Visit up to 12 locations, including Adam Craig House, C&O Church Hill Tunnel West Portal, Jefferson Park, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Libby Prison, and Masons' Hall.

Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Many of the best clubs and pubs in the area are housed in the historic structures that dot the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond. This trip is created to give you a taste of the best Richmond has to offer, like Farmhouse hard cider, as well as a window into the afterlife of some of its people, such as the four ghosts rumored to haunt St. John's Church.

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.

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of Virginia's Capitol grounds in Richmond on this leisurely walking tour. Led by an expert historian, the tour explores significant monuments including the Washington Statue and the Edgar Allan Poe tribute, while honoring the native Americans who once inhabited the area. Gain insights into the early history of Richmond and Virginia through engaging storytelling that brings the captivating past to life. - Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Virginia's Capitol grounds - Led by an expert historian passionate about architecture and storytelling - Visit significant sites like the Washington Statue and Edgar Allan Poe monument - Learn about the native Americans and the early history of Richmond and Virginia

Explore the haunted history of Richmond on this captivating walking tour led by Strange RVA. Wander through the eerie cobblestone streets of Shockoe Bottom, where you’ll hear chilling tales of real hauntings, true crime, and colonial curses. This tour includes insights into the legends surrounding The Devil’s Half Acre, the Church Hill Tunnel curse, and the Richmond Vampire lore. You'll also learn about infamous characters like the ‘Ghoul of Richmond’ and end your journey with stories of Edgar Allan Poe, who spent significant time in Richmond. - 1.5 to 2-hour walking tour through Richmond’s haunted landmarks - Discover true ghost stories and urban legends from a knowledgeable guide - Nightly tours at 8 PM, perfect for adults aged 16 and older - Uncover the chilling past of Richmond, including haunted cemeteries and more.

Hike alongside the James River in Richmond, Virginia with a local guide to show you their favorite sights. This small-group tour takes you on a largely flat route by landmarks like the Manchester Climbing Wall, Belle Isle, Civil War and industrial ruins, and more, while your guide tells you fun facts about the area.

Get an insider’s view of Arts District and visit spots you’d unlikely find on your own when you go with a guide. This food tour showcases a rotating selection of establishments in Richmond's Arts District and offers you the chance to try all sorts of tasty treats, enough to make a full meal.

Church Hill is regarded as one of the most historically significant neighborhoods in Richmond—and one of its tastiest. Snack your way through Church Hill eats on this guided tour that includes stops at up to five restaurants, cafes, and bakeries, with possible bites ranging from Southern classics to authentic Ethiopian fare. Between stops, visit Church Hill landmarks and learn about Richmond history from your guide.

Learn more about Carytown’s food, history, and culture than you would on your own and try all sorts of tasty treats along the way on this small-group excursion. Going with a guide means you’ll visit spots that few visitors know about and while trying a little of everything and learning about the area.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around the Monroe Park campus as we explore stories that are often left out of your typical college brochures. Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historic neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The grim history of Monroe Park that lies hidden under the well-tended landscape of today, a hospital-turned-student dorm that still houses the spirits of long-departed patients, the ghosts of a landmark theater, and more... Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

Go beyond capital tours and explore Richmond with your crew via real-time scavenger hunt. Finding clues, snapping photos, and completing challenges, your smartphone will lead you across the city’s best landmarks, from downtown to Shockoe Slip and beyond. As you race the clock, you’ll learn all about Richmond’s 300-year history, racking up points to win it all.

Explore the history of Richmond's black artists, business leaders, politicians, and innovators on this tour of the Jackson Ward neighborhood. Known for its charming Victorian architecture and powerful historical legacy, the Jackson Ward was long known as the "Harlem of the South" for its innovative and impactful black population. On this tour, we explore the stories of Richmond's Jackson Ward, its rise, challenges, successes, and crucial figures. Learn about black-owned banks, insurance companies, theaters, and much more.

Discover the heart of Richmond, Virginia through its food on this immersive downtown tour winding from the steps of the Capitol through the cobblestone charm of Shockoe Slip to the vibrant area of Shockoe Bottom. Along the way, you will indulge in the rich tapestry of flavors, from classic Southern staples to global culinary twists. During your experience you will also uncover the stories, history, and hidden gems that makes Richmond a rising star on the Foodie map.

Discover the vibrant mural art scene of Richmond, Virginia, on an engaging guided tour through iconic neighborhoods like Jackson Ward, The Fan, & Brookland Park. Experience the city's transformation through the lens of local artists, as personal anecdotes and historical narratives illuminate the meaning behind these stunning murals. This interactive journey encourages participants to share their thoughts and connections to the artwork, fostering a deeper understanding of Richmond's cultural fabric. Enjoy a blend of art appreciation and community storytelling in an intimate group setting. - Explore the rich mural art of Jackson Ward, The Fan, & Brookland Park - Engage in discussions about the meaning and influence of murals - Learn about the difference between graffiti and mural art - Share personal insights and experiences with fellow participants

Put a spin on a Richmond city tour and learn about the city’s haunted past from a guide during this Richmond Capitol Hill Haunted Ghost Tour. Perfect for history lovers and fans of the paranormal, this tour stops at the Berkeley Hotel, Virginia State Capitol Building, Virginia Executive Mansion, and the Monumental Church. Prebook your experience and get ready for some of the state’s best ghost stories.

Explore the highlights of Richmond’s historic Canal District and Shockoe Bottom up close and on foot on this small-group walking tour. See highlights like the Poe Museum, Main Street Station, Canal Walk, Libby Prison, Mason’s Hall, and more. Experience Richmond’s growth first hand and through insightful narratives from your guide.

Meet your ghost guide to start your tour of Richmond’s Historic Church Hill, where you will visit several landmarks on your search for ghosts. This is a small), and will run for about an hour and a half. You’ll stop at Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille, an old tobacco warehouse, the Bellevue Elementary school, and more, learning about all the spooky haunts along the way.