Historic Trolley Tour
Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Richmond, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
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Overview
Discover Richmond’s 400-year history during a ride on board one of its 19th century streetcars by its iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Pass by James River, where Richmond’s story began, Virginia State Capitol, and Jackson Ward, the “Harlem of the South. Discover how Richmond became the city it is today with fascinating and engaging live narration throughout the ride.
- An ideal introduction to the city for first-timers
- Rest your weary feet and experience a unique form of transport
- Gain a deeper insight into Richmond’s history than you would exploring alone
- This activity has a maximum of 20 travelers for a more intimate experience
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1301 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Right-hand side of East Cary Street, with a black and white awning that says RVA on Wheels!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
James River (Pass By)
Virginia State Capitol (Pass By)
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Libby Hill Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church Hill Neighorhood (Pass By)
Museum District (Pass By)
Jackson Ward (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 193 reviews
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Laura_O, Jul 2026
Awesome! I learned a ton about the city and had a great time. I went with my husband and kids and they all enjoyed it
Robert_I, Jul 2026
Tour guide was late for personal reasons. Had fill in driver/guide he was really good. Picked regular guide on route she finished our tour and was great. Would recommend doing this if in Richmond
Sharon_S, Jul 2026
It is a comprehensive view of Richmond that will help you leave the tour wanting to take a deeper dive into sites around the city.
Jonathan_K, Jul 2026
A wonderful 2+ hours in an old-fashioned but air-conditioned trolley car all over downtown Richmond, VA. Our guide (Kacy?) was cute, friendly, and spirited in her descriptions of different neighborhoods. She was knowledgeable about important places and individuals and included a variety of historical references. She also had plenty of suggestions for further cultural and dining exploration. We left the tour with a true sense of the city and people of Richmond and spent the rest of the afternoon at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. We look forward to another visit soon!
Jim_R, Jul 2026
Great way to spend a couple of hours learning about Richmond history. The guide really knew all of the details and made it fun.
Susan_P, Jul 2026
Excellent tour. We enjoyed it very much and the guide was great! Very informative and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this tour!!
Wenn_J, Jul 2026
Excellent presentation, knowledge base, on time, end time, friendly. Great driver KP. SC unit not working well. However, tour guide acknowledged the deficit at beginning of the tour.
Cynthia_S, Jul 2026
The Tour Guide was wonderful. It was so hot but she made the tour wonderful. Anyone a history fan would love this tour!
Doug_W, Jun 2026
Packed full of interesting facts! Perfect length of time to absorb the sites and info. The trolley team (driver and vocalist) was a good pair who navigated the busy streets and offered the ability to stretch your legs at a bird's-eye-view spot overlooking Richmond while getting to know the passengers.
Marcia_S, Jun 2026
We enjoyed our trip. Tbe guide was informative. We saw the highlights of Richmond and learned a lot of information we would not have known
Reida_R, Jun 2026
The trolley tour is perfect for anyone not familiar with Richmond's prolific history. I brought my 20-year old daughter and her boyfriend. we were among the youngest on the tour. Our guide Melissa was knowledgable, friendly, and seems to genuinely enjoy her job. We came away with a ton of background information about Richmond's history and would absolutely do this again.
MaryKay_E, Jun 2026
Be ready to learn a lot but it was almost too much. The guide was very imformative but spoke super fast. I am not sure people from other nationalities could understand. Alot was focused on restaurants and eating places which was fine but more than one could take in. Personally we would have liked to learn more about some of the historical spiritual background of the area.
Amali_A, Jun 2026
The trolley ride was a great introduction to the rich cultural history of Richmond. People from all over the country were taking part. Our tour guide had so many fascinating details to share.
I especially appreciate the help of other guests assisting my super seniors in & out of the trolley.
The RVA center opened up early so guests could use the restroom which was a blessing. They also had great souvenirs and there was a downtown cafe across the way for a local treat afterwards.
Douglas_D, Jun 2026
Very well organized and guide was very knowledgeable. Your was 2 hours on the dot. Was able to get out of trolley and stretch beautiful overlook of Richmond
Carole_O, Jun 2026
The driver, Mark was excellent. He maneuvered that trolley car around those streets wonderfully. The guide was amazing. How great that she was a college history teacher who knew so much about the history of Richmond. We live in Richmond, and learned so much from her.
Stephen_E, Jun 2026
Excellent your the guide was very knowledgable and made the experience fun and entertaining as well as providing many facts of Richmond. Great value for money
James_D, Jun 2026
Had a very good time on the Trolley Tour. Our guide, Melissa was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor.
Carliene_A, May 2026
It was fun and very informative. The narrator was terrific and the driver conducted a smooth and safe drive
Patricia_T, May 2026
Excellent tour! Our guide was perfect - she incorporated a blend of historical facts, personal associations and fun facts - and in doing so, kept the tour very interesting to all participants. We highly recommend this tour with this company!
Yessiam_V, May 2026
Great tour omg She was so knowledgeable, we laughed and enjoyed the two hour tour. Richmond was beautiful
Mary_M, May 2026
Great tour and learned so much about the city! The guide was very informative and entertaining. Can’t recommend this enough.
Kerry_H, May 2026
Great tour, very informative. Guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Thought the tour just a bit too long.
Cynthia_M, May 2026
The tour was worth going on as we saw more of Richmond than we would have if we did the self tour. Our guide and driver were excellent!! Interesting places, facts and stories! Would definitely recommend this tour!
momgourde, May 2026
very peaceful - went on a lunch time excursion and had a sandwich lunch which was very good - potato salad was interesting, as it was just potatoes and some kind of dressing -nothing like we're used to. Destiny and Mike were great - very knowledgeable too.
Gail_D, May 2026
Excellent tour of the city even for locales to learn the history of the City. The tour guide was top of line and a history professor at VCU.
Lorraine_W, May 2026
Tour guide was very knowledgable. She was also very friendly. I found out later that she was a University of Virginia history professor
Laurel_M, Apr 2026
The tour guide was excellent, the flow of the tour was perfectly paced, and it was just the right amount of time.
Shirley_S, Apr 2026
Melissa was a fountain of information, and really good at adapting to difficult situations ( road closures due to Garden Week, and March for Life at the Capitol)
The trolley driver was amazing!
Rebecca_O, Apr 2026
Loved: your guide’s depth of knowledge and excitement about history! I learned soooo much and he made me want to know more. We are following all his recommendations to visit other sites.
Since you’re asking…guide sometimes talked so fast I couldn’t understand what he said. Also, the trolley doesn’t have enough window space. You can’t see the buildings he’s talking about unless you’re on that side of the trolley. Can some of the wood paneling be replaced with windows?
Tiffany_G, Apr 2026
Very educational, I learned so much u.s. history! It was an excellent way to see the highlights of Richmond, which we used to plan where to go for the rest of our trip.
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