History Tours in Williamsburg

Compare 70 history tours in Williamsburg, with prices from €8. Top rated: History of Slavery Tour in Williamsburg (4.7★).

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417lannyw·2025-12-21· ★ 5.0

Step in Time Inside Historic Buildings of Colonial Williamsburg

Highly recommend!

This tour was absolutely outstanding! Elizabeth, the tour guide, knew all sorts of relevant details about the buildings that we entered or passed. She has a great knowledge of the time period and the people who lived in Williamsburg at that time. I learned a lot about our nation's history!

JohnsonMKL·2025-10-05· ★ 5.0

Jamestown Settlement & Glasshouse - Private Guided Tour

Great tour of Jamestown

We had a great tour of Jamestown Settlement with Bambi. She was knowledgeable and fun. We were traveling with our 97 year old mom, so we needed some tact and consideration and got it in spades! Bambi brought extra drinks and snacks. She really knows her stuff and goes the extra mile.

Sarah_S·2025-06-30· ★ 5.0

Exclusive Private Colonial Williamsburg Walking Tour by a Local

Cyndi hosted a private...

Cyndi hosted a private walking tour for my daughter and I- we were in town to visit William and Mary for a college tour. My daughter had been to Williamsburg before I had not. We didn’t have a ton of time in town. Rather than purchasing tickets, we purchased this tour with Cyndi. What a great choice! Cyndi was extremely knowledgeable and it had pictures and other artifacts, such as spun wool, to argument our experience. Cyndi knew various people around town and invited them to participate in our tour. For example, the bellman at the Williamsburg Inn shared some really great stories about when Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2007. Cyndi was able to answer all of my curious kid’s questions. This tour does not go into buildings so a Ticket to Colonial Williamsburg is not needed. I would recommend this tour as a preview for a one day Williamsburg visit or as a way to efficiently get an overview of Williamsburg if you are short on time.

Frequently asked questions

What are the cheapest history tours in Williamsburg?
The Colonial Contradictions Self Guided Walking Tour of Williamsburg is the lowest price here, at €8 per adult. Typical prices are €21 to €253. Private and full-day options cost more.
Do history tours in Williamsburg have free cancellation?
Almost all do. 97% of the options on this page can be cancelled for a full refund, and each experience page shows the exact deadline.
Will I be picked up from my accommodation?
Eight experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Colonial Williamsburg Private Vehicle Tour from the DC Area. The others start from a meeting point shared after booking.
How long do history tours in Williamsburg last?
Most last about 2 hours. 51 options take 2 hours or less, and the longest lasts 1 day.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
96% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Which tour do travellers rate highest?
The Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour is rated 4.9 from 86 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
Can I book history tours in Williamsburg in my language?
English is the most common, offered by 64 experiences, followed by Spanish; Castilian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.

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