Secrets of Colonial Williamsburg By Junket
Williamsburg, US
96% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 1.5 to 2 hours
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Professional guide included
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Thoroughly researched stories
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transport nearby
Explore the hidden, dark tales of Colonial Williamsburg with an expert guide on this immersive 1.5 to 2-hour experience.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Thoroughly researched and accurate history -
Professional and courteous guide
Excluded
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Transportation
Explore the hidden, dark tales of Colonial Williamsburg with an expert guide on this immersive 1.5 to 2-hour experience.
Highlights
- Step into a time machine to the 18th century
- Visit the Church of the Founding Fathers
- Explore the scandal surrounding this founding father's death
- Stand on the steps where the Declaration of Independence was read aloud
- Learn about the historic home marred by tragic stories
Meeting Point
Meet your tour guide outside Kimball Theater who will be wearing a white Junket t-shirt and holding a yellow flag. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 , United States
End Point
End your tour with a stop at the historic Governor's Palace.
300 Palace Green St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 , United States
What to expect
Colonial Williamsburg
Step into a time machine to the 18th century on this fully-restored colonial street. You'll walk the same worn path as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and countless other American icons.
The Historic First Baptist Church-Nassau Street Archaeology Project
Stop by the site where archaelogists currently dig to find previously unfound artifacts and evidence of the First Black Baptist Church of Williamsburg and the people who worshipped there. This site was and still is a revered location that gave hope and security to a generation of Christian slaves and free blacks.
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Visit the Church of the Founding Fathers. Founded in 1682 and constructed in 1715, Bruton Parish heard the prayers, fears, and hopes of five U.S. presidents.
George Wythe House
Explore the scandal surrounding this founding father's death (or was it a murder?).
Public Hospital Museum
This hospital was established to house "idiots, lunatics, and persons of insane mind." Often, conditions were not much better than those in jail, but some doctors did their best to improve circumstances for their patients. Following the Civil War, conditions again deteriorated, until the original building burned down.
Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse
Stand on the steps where the Declaration of Independence was read aloud for the first time, where criminals were led to the whipping post following their sentence, where townspeople gathered to make crucial decisions.
Raleigh Tavern
This tavern was originally built in 1717, and was a favorite among college students and politicians. It was here that Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and others established the Committees of Correspondence, a forerunner of communication between colonies prior to the outbreak of the American Revolution.
Secretary's Office
Currently the oldest archival building in the Western Hemisphere, the Secretary's Office safeguarded some of the nation's most important documents after a tragedy at the Capitol.
Peyton Randolph House
This historic home is marred by the tragic story of the Randolph family's slaves, Eve and George, who went to great lengths to escape.
Governor's Palace
Though the building you'll see is a reproduction built in 1934, it was constructed from original plans drawn up by Thomas Jefferson, who also once resided in the home while he served as governor of Virginia following the Revolutionary War.
Market Square
How do you save a bustling pedestrian market from being turned into a congested highway? Find out W.A.R. Goodwin's ingenious solution for saving Market Square.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What our experts say
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Arrive 15 minutes early to meet guide -
Visit the Governor's Palace post-tour
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Check out nearby historic taverns
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking
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Consider dining at the King's Arms Tavern
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