Richmond Downtown Walking Tour
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Richmond, USA
- 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Easily meet your guide at the Convention Center
- Keep costs down by booking this small group tour
- Wear headsets to encourage safe distancing
- Tour for around 2 hours, then the rest of the day is free
What's Included
- Headsets that promote safe distancing
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Jackson Ward
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The John Marshall House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Valentine
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
White House Of The Confederacy
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Egyptian Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Monumental Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Virginia Executive Mansion
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Virginia Capitol Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Virginia Women's Monument : Voices From The Garden
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Virginia Washington Monument
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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
4.8
based on 216 reviews
Mary_M, Nov 2025
Great guide-learned a lot about Richmond past and present. Easy walking-definitely recommend for any visitor!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
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Becky_H, Nov 2025
We had a great time on this tour. Jason shared so much interesting historical information! He’s a fun, informative, personable guide. The tour included sites we wouldn’t have known to go to on our own.
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Angela_S, Nov 2025
Very interesting and a good history lesson of Richmond. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and loved the city.
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Tama_M, Oct 2025
My first time touring Richmond went great with tour guide Jason! I learned so much about the city from the first settlers to the civil war and the rich industrial history too. Jason is truly passionate about history and engaging with tidbits that tap into the stories of the leaders who made an impact in Richmond and Virginia as a whole.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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Sophie_K, Oct 2025
Very well organized. Easy with headphones. The guide Andrew was very knowledgeable and very attentive to the group.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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Joanne_W, Oct 2025
Ray was excellent! very entertaining and knowledgeable, this tour is a must do! I live in Richmond and learned so much on this tour.
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Kathy_B, Oct 2025
Original tour guide didn’t show..substitute came..then stragglers held up the tour another 20 minutes. Had to leave tour early to go to next destination
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So sorry for the the confusion in the beginning, but glad you were able to attend for most of the tour. Please call direct to discover possible appeasement.
Erica_v, Sep 2025
Pact with history!! Walkable, thorough and a GREAT way to understand the history and
back stories rather than just showing up to monuments and reading them. It’s the stories behind the history that really make the history interesting! Felt safe and well informed!
Thank you
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank You very much. We agree. Storytelling, especially the back-story is all important.
Ellen_R, Sep 2025
This was a fantastic walking tour of Richmond and Kathy was so knowledgeable! Highly recommend and do it your first day in Richmond. You'll be able to visit points of interest seen on this tour more thoroughly.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Great advise to the public, Thanks for your comments
Robin_M, Sep 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and learned a lot of Richmond history as well as fun facts. Jason is a delightful guide, very knowledgeable and engaging. When someone in our group asked a question he couldn’t answer, he even looked up the topic afterwards and texted the information to the group!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Jason LOVES history and always goes out of his way.
Michael_C, Sep 2025
Jason was wonderful! Knew his stuff and very engaging on his topic and on our questions. Learned a lot.
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Kimberly_M, Sep 2025
I was visiting Richmond for a weekend and I always like to explore a city through walking tours. The "Downtown Richmond Tour" was such a fun and interesting tour, and I learned a lot about local Richmond history. The tour guide, Jason, was very knowledgeable and engaging, and his enthusiasm for sharing history (and providing helpful context) was contagious. If you're looking for a fun and informative way to learn more about Richmond, which is so rich in history, I highly recommend taking a walking tour with Richmond Tour Guys!
bh5tqtnnyq, Aug 2025
There isn't much to do in Richmond; but as a solo traveler visiting the city for business, I would recommend the two-hour tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
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Tricia_K, Jul 2025
Our tour guide Will was very knowledgeable about the area and even gave us suggestions of other things us to go and see in the area after the tour. He gave us good restaurant recommendations as well. He was friendly too!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much. Will truly enjoys giving these tours.
Hope to see you out with us again.
Andrew_R, Jul 2025
Informative and friendly tour of historic downtown. Kathy was knowledgeable with interesting anecdotes. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
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Jonathan_M, May 2025
Kathy was a wonderful tour guide who grew up in Richmond. She provided her insights from growing up in Richmond along with more history of the city and its sights. I enjoyed exploring more of the downtown area, Capitol Square, Jackson Ward, and getting more information about Virginia’s state capital more broadly. During this 2-hour walking tour, I learned so much about Richmond and I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Richmond for their first time.
Response from Host, May 2025
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Julia_P, May 2025
had an amazing tour guide that was super knowledgeable and witty too. we had a wonderful experience seeing richmond through a different lens. if i come back to richmond in the future, it’s worth taking others on this same tour!
Response from Host, May 2025
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anuj_m, Apr 2025
The tour was very good. Emily was our tour guide and a Richmond native. She was extremely knowledgeable and personable. She added a personal touch to the tour that was great. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
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Valerie_M, Apr 2025
It was a great experience and Doug was a very knowledgeable guide. We would recommend this to anyone.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
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Charlene_B, Dec 2024
We learned so much on this tour! Our tour guide Ray, was very informative and well versed in the history of Richmond. Definitely enjoyed our time. The time was well worth it and would highly recommend to others.
Shea_H, Nov 2024
Erin was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the city. We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about the city. Would very much recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
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Katya_D, Nov 2024
Daug was very good and knowledgeable about the history of Richmond., I truly enjoyed it the tour. Doing the tour in the fall it’s a beautiful and a easy walk since is cooler.
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Kenneth_A, Nov 2024
The rich history and beauty of Richmond. Our guide had clarity and patience throughout the tour, and offered insight into other activities around the city that we could also enjoy
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Jean_B, Nov 2024
Great walking tour of downtown Richmond. Kathy our guide was awesome. She’s very knowledgeable and friendly. It’s a great way to brush up on America’s history and learn new things. Great tour. Highly recommend. Thanks Kathy.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We're happy you enjoyed Kathy's tour
Roger_C, Oct 2024
Jason was knowledgable and interesting.
There’s no need for me to write an essay. Just come see for yourself.
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Tom_B, Oct 2024
Emily was an excellent tour guide. The tour lasted approximately 2 hours and was very informative. Emily had a great grasp of Richmond’s history and architecture .
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Vicki_D, Oct 2024
Jason was awesome! He has a thorough knowledge of Richmond’s history, and shared compelling stories of the historical figures and buildings.
The price was an excellent value.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
So glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for this review
Ronald_S, Oct 2024
Jason our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining . We have told others about our experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks so much
Joyelle_A, Oct 2024
Our guide and his stories that really brought the tour alive! His depth of knowledge was fabulous—and his sense of humor entertaining!! Loved it!!
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Jeffrey_L, Oct 2024
I had a good tour with Ray. Even though I was only one signed up he still did the tour which was extremely nice!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you Jeff. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Richmond. As you discovered, there is much to see and do here in the River City.
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