Explore Richmond while walking it’s streets, sidewalks, cobblestoned alleyway’s and mews to discover first‐hand the variety of neighborhoods, their distinctive buildings and hear the stories that make up the fabric of one of America’s most historic city’s. Join a Richmond Tour Guys’ guide for the Original Public Downtown Walking Tour or on an expanded Private Walking Tour, in one of four distinct neighborhoods; Downtown, Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom and Canals and the exclusive Capitol and Capitol Square.
PUBLIC WALKING TOUR
The Original Public
DOWNTOWN
WALKING
TOUR
A 100 minute stroll along the historic streets of Downtown Richmond. You’ll walk in the foot‐steps of the Founding Fathers. Beginning at the Convention Center on 3rd Street in Jackson Ward, you’ll start on a stroll in the heart of the city to see and hear about over 50 points‐of‐interest. Highlights include John Marshall’s house, The White House of the Confederacy, Valentine Museum, the Egyptian Building, Monumental Church and beautiful Capitol Square, home to the Thomas Jefferson designed Capitol building, ending at St. Paul’s Church.
Cost: Adults $37.50, Child under 10 $15 DuraƟon: 100 Minutes
NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Parking: Free Parking is available in the Visitor’s Center “20 Minute” spaces north, up 3rd St. past entrance
Departs: From Downtown Visitor Center on 3rd St. between Marshall and Clay Streets Concludes: At St. Paul’s Church, Grace St at 9th
When: Public Tour Season, Mid‐March thru
Nov. 30th, Thursday thru Sunday, at 10:30
am and 1:30 pm
Ticket purchase is generally required. A minimum of 2 Adults is necessary to conduct the tour. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the tour to check in, receive your radio and personal earbuds and gather your group (if this applies.)
We use a ticketless reservation system and all you’ll need is your name and confirmation at check in. If guests are late to the beginning of the tour, their place may be released and given to another party at time of departure.
Refund Policy:
You MUST cancel at least 24 hours before the tour to receive a full refund. NO REFUNDS are available on the day of the tour.
Cancellation Policies:
If we have only 1 adult registered for a tour, we may cancel. We try to make this decision at least 2 hours before departure time. All guests will be notified of any cancellations via text and/or phone. For this reason, please make sure that you have provided us with a phone number to reach you on the day of your tour.
Weather:
Our tours happen rain or shine. Please dress accordingly, wearing comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and other sun protection during the dog days of summer. If we encounter extreme conditions and are forced to cancel the tour, you may reschedule for a later tour or receive a full refund.