Top Richmond Walking Tours

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rapidly-evolving Scott’s Addition is quickly becoming Richmond’s go-to for food, drink, and fun. This one-time industrial neighborhood just west of downtown is now home to more breweries, cideries, and entertainment venues that you can count. And we haven’t even started talking about food yet! Joining Discover Richmond Tours means exploring the neighborhood as an insider. You will visit several top restaurants, markets, and eateries, sampling delicious food and snacks from each. You’ll get a glimpse of the booming craft beverage industry that is bringing the world to Richmond. And you’ll get to discover Scott’s Addition like a true Richmonder. Highlights include: - Visit a handful establishments to taste one of their best dishes – more than enough food for a meal! - Learn about Scott’s Addition’s days as an industrial powerhouse – who exactly is Scott anyway? - Whet your whistle with a beverage from two local breweries

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.

As an historic city, Richmond has plenty of haunts. Explore Richmond’s oldest and most-ghosted neighborhood on this tour of Shockoe Bottom, where more than 400 years of history were made. While you walk to neighborhood sights like the Old Stone House and the Masons’ Hall, your guide shares stories of purported paranormal activity and the real stories behind each.

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.

A beautiful walk through the Church Hill neighborhood. Jane will lead you through this beautiful neighborhood full of colonial and revolutionary history. Amazing architecture and gardens all along the way.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the top-rated brewery and meadery tour in Richmond, where you'll explore the city's best craft alcohol hotspots while enjoying tours and tastings included in your ticket! Operating year-round, this immersive experience takes you through Scott’s Addition, home to some of the region’s finest breweries, cideries, and meaderies. Led by expert guides, this USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, women and minority-led tour brings you to Buskey Cider, Strangeways Brewing, Ardent Craft Ales, Black Heath Meadery, and Blue Bee Cider. At each stop, you’ll sample exceptional craft beverages while learning about the production process and the rich history behind each establishment. Whether you're a beer connoisseur, cider lover, or mead enthusiast, this tour is the perfect way to drink, learn, and explore the city. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, and special events, this unique bar crawl lets you experience Richmond’s thriving craft scene like never before!

Uncover a different side of Richmond’s Franklin Street with this guided ghost-themed walking tour. Walk around to sites such as the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, Main Street Library, and other historic locations that are said to be haunted, while listening to tales of spooky encounters and paranormal activity from your guide.