Tours and Tickets to Experience Colonial Williamsburg
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What are people saying about Colonial Williamsburg
Maria_K, Dec 2025
This is a truly...
This is a truly informative and relaxed way to learn about Colonial Williamsburg & the decorations. Our guide Will was wonderful and made it fun for all of us, even the youngest who is 10.
Dawn_M, Nov 2025
We had a great time...
We had a great time learning about the history and presence of ghosts during our tour at Colonial Williamsburg. This is our 3rd tour of the area, and we enjoyed some new stories!
paulinelowrey, Oct 2025
Fun day for all ages
Easy parking at Visitor Center and cheaper than downtown. Interesting exhibits. Clean. Nice people. Great place for everyone to learn about USA history. Food can be expensive, so bring your own snacks and lunch.
Lynn_S, Mar 2026
Living History
Be sure you see it all
A must for our children and grandchildren to “see” our history. Don’t miss Jamestown and Yorktown, too
Tara_B, Dec 2025
This allowed us additional access to many places in Colonial Williamsburg that just walking around on your own
There are so many incredible things to do in Colonial Williamsburg and I didn't know where to start. Getting this one day pass and a map at The visitor center enabled us to figure out what were the best places to see and what additional access our pass allowed. We didn't even get to see everything we wanted to see, there was so much to do! I highly recommend getting this pass because it allows you more access to places than just walking around on your own.
Victoria_S, Jan 2026
This was a great tour...
This was a great tour that not only discussed Christmas traditions and wreaths but also provided a strong introduction to colonial life. We greatly enjoyed our tour with Bambi.
Caroline_J, Nov 2025
We loved Lonnie!
Lonnie was fantastic! He was waiting for us when we arrived, he was extremely knowledgeable and it's clear he loves what he does. He was a phenomenal story teller - we thoroughly enjoyed Lonnie's ghost tour!
Steven_H, Nov 2025
An enjoyable learning...
An enjoyable learning experience. Before our visit we had really underestimated what Colonial Williamsburg had to offer. Starting with a great 2 1/2 hour guided tour, we became immersed and were motivated to see & experience more - even returning the next day for a few hours more to catch what we missed. We definitely recommend this worthwhile Colonial Williamsburg experience.
Donald_E, Jan 2026
Christmas is a wonderful...
Christmas is a wonderful time to visit Williamsburg. I enjoyed walking around watching the demonstrations and listening to the tour guides.
Lorrie_B, Oct 2025
Worth it!
The guide was very good-professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Provided a lot of historical information as well as “ghostly “ accounts.
Virginia_M, May 2024
Wonderful tour of Colonial Williamsburg.
Sylvia was a wonderful tour guide, so friendly and knowledgeable. She navigated our group through highlights of Williamsburg and made a special effort for us to see the craftsmen and women who were practicing their historic arts. Sylvia also made a special effort to find us the "necessaries" and places to rest our tired feet when appropriate. We all had a wonderful experience.
Denise_D, May 2024
Fun while learning
It was a great way to see and learn more about Williamsburg and have fun doing it. I have visited historic Williamsburg and William and Mary many times. This tour took us down paths and streets that I have never seen before.
Colonial Williamsburg
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The museum is a must-see for American history buffs and families with children.
Prepare for lots of outdoor walking with comfortable shoes and sunscreen.
Buy tickets online, at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, the Visitor Center, the Lumber House Ticket Office.
Hotels, restaurants, and shops are wheelchair accessible.
Download the Colonial Williamsburg Explorer app for easy access to digital tickets, coupons, directions, and event calendars.
Your admission supports Colonial Williamsburg's mission of preservation and education.
Fine general info and educational exhibits at the visitor center.
People Also Ask
Can I visit Colonial Williamsburg for free?
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.
How long does it take to see everything at Colonial Williamsburg?
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.
How long is the walk around Colonial Williamsburg?
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.
How do you spend a day in Colonial Williamsburg?
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.
Is Colonial Williamsburg worth visiting?
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.
Is there free parking at Colonial Williamsburg?
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.
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