CHURCH HILL
Description:
On this Signature Premiere Tour of Church Hill, you will explore Richmond’s origins in its historic streets, alley’s and mews featuring 19th and early 20th century architecture. On the tour, we visit the site of a 1775 “secret” gathering where Patrick Henry proclaimed, “Give me liberty or give me death!” We discover why “The Raven” poet called Richmond home. And we reveal the story of Richmond’s Civil War Union Army spymistress. We will stop by the house that overlooked the wharfs, bustling commerce, and warehouses, where Jefferson and Madison visited their friend to discuss matters of a young country. In beautiful Church Hill, every street offers thought-provoking tales that form the Richmond narrative.
HIGHLIGHTS:
– Richmond’s original plan
– St. John’s Church and first public grave yard
– The Pilot Block and its importance
– Grace Street Overlook
– The Van Lew/Adams home
– The home of Poe’s secret love
– Richmond’s first historic district
– Church Hill’s oldest residence
– Libby Hill Park and Overlook
Tour Information:
– Cost: Adults $25, Child under 10 $15
– Tickets: Required
– Duration: 2 hours
– Parking: Plentiful on-street parking is
available within a block of departure
– Departs: Across from St. John’s Church
entrance at 24th St & Broad St.
– Concludes: At point of departure
– When: Friday and Saturday at 3 pm, Click Here for Calendar and availability
The Details & Finer Print
Our tours are limited to 14 guests including children
Please Read our Covid Safety Policy found here.
NEW Sanitized Personal Listening Devices for Guests
We are pleased to announce a “new-to-Richmond” method of delivering walking tours, using small sanitized, “Listening Packs” worn with a neck lanyard. These receivers, together with sealed personal single-use earphones enable listening to the tour guides’ narration throughout the tour, and allows for social distancing.
Church Hill Tour Policies:
Tickets are 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 sanitized listening pack and personal earphones and gather your group (if this applies.)
We use a ticketless booking system and all you’ll need is your name and confirmation at check in. If guests miss the beginning of the tour, their place may be released and given to another party at time of departure.
REFUND POLICY:
Groups of 4 and fewer MUST cancel at least 24 hours before the tour to receive a full refund. Groups of 5 or more MUST cancel at least 3 days before the tour. NO REFUNDS are available on the day of the tour.
Cancellation Policies:
If we have fewer than 2 adults registered for a tour, we may have to 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.