Top Virginia Walking Tours - page 8

This is a private tour (your group) to an exceptional tour to visit Monticello, a World Heritage Site, home to our 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson, primary author of our Declaration of Independence and founder of the University of Virginia. Monticello provides in-depth tours of the historic house, gardens, views of the plantation, and, sometimes, an opportunity to engage in a lively presentation by Bill Barker, who portrays Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life, and there are hourly slave tours to learn about the enslaved men, women, and children who labored on the plantation, including the Hemmings family and many others, like the Fosset family. The Monticello tour concludes with an opportunity to visit Thomas Jefferson's gravesite which is still owned by the family today. After leaving Monticello, guests may choose to have lunch at a nearby restaurant before returning to Williamsburg. Approx: 4 hours travel, 3.5 hours touring, 1 hour lunch.

On this private tour, you fully customize your history walk by choosing your route, landmarks, and duration. Designed for your group’s interests, this experience lets you set the pace as you explore the historic streets of Williamsburg with a dedicated storyteller. Focus on political drama at the Capitol, colonial trade workshops, or the Governor’s Palace’s architecture. Your expert guide brings the 18th century to life with stories of patriots, loyalists, and everyday citizens. Please note: routes and stops vary based on your selections made with your guide on the day. Highlights: • Customize Your Route: pick landmarks along Duke of Gloucester Street • Choose Your Story: politics, trade life, or architecture • Select Your Pace: private guide focused on your group • Flexible Duration: choose 2, 3, or 4 hours