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Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Williamsburg, United States
From USD 49.99
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Up to 24 hours in advance.
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- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
Discover Colonial Williamsburg and experience all this renowned historic city City has to offer. Learn about life in colonial America and the American Revolution. Enjoy the historical reenactments and theatrical performances, the vibrant gardens and art museums, plus guided and self-guided tours of the original 18th-century buildings and homes and personal interaction with the townspeople. Parking is included.
- Choose the Colonial Williamsburg pass for 1 or multi-day. Vouchers are valid until the end of the calendar year
- Upgrade your experience with the America's Historic Triangle option: seven consecutive days' admission to Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Victory Center, and Yorktown Battlefield
- Learn about life in colonial America and the American Revolution
- Tour 18th-century government buildings and family homes
- Watch tradespeople practicing as blacksmiths, printers, milliners and more using methods from the 1700s
- Travel back in time as you watch historical reenactments by expert interpreters
- Visit two excellent art museums to see artifacts and folk art from colonial America
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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101 Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
What To Expect
Admission to all of Colonial Williamsburg’s historic sites, trade shops and art museums, with complimentary shuttle service and parking, are included in your voucher.
A day at Colonial Williamsburg begins at the Regional Visitor Center. Find the latest information on current activities and events and plan your visit to this renowned historical city. Watch the film Williamsburg—the Story of a Patriot for an introduction to the history of Williamsburg.
From here, it’s a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to life in the 18th century. Colonial Williamsburg covers more than 300 acres, with 88 original 18th-century buildings, plus hundreds of homes, stores and public buildings that have been rebuilt on their original foundations. Meet the townspeople, tradespeople, shopkeepers, political figures, women and the enslaved who call Williamsburg home. Learn about their hopes, struggles and fears in these uncertain times. Explore the challenges of daily life set against the backdrop of revolution and look for opportunities to play a role as a citizen of colonial Williamsburg.
At the Governor's Palace, enter the years immediately before the Revolution and experience the grandeur of royal government in Virginia just before its collapse. Step into the tumultuous year of 1776 at the Capitol, colonial Virginia’s seat of power. Experience the stark contrasts of freedom and slavery at the house of one of the most prominent families in Virginia at the Peyton Randolph House. Watch a blacksmith take a red-hot iron from the fire of his forge and, with hammer in hand, beat it into a variety of tools, hardware and weapons at Anderson’s Blacksmith Shop and Public Armoury.
See how and where the residents of Williamsburg made a living. Explore the buildings where revolutionary ideas were born, discussed and disputed. Get an intimate glimpse into 18th-century life with an invitation to enter local homes and gardens.
Hungry? Enjoy a mixture of restaurants, bars, lounges and cafés, for a historically inspired family meal or an intimate evening of creative cuisine. There are also more than 20 unique stores for the perfect gift, souvenir or addition to any home.
A day at Colonial Williamsburg begins at the Regional Visitor Center. Find the latest information on current activities and events and plan your visit to this renowned historical city. Watch the film Williamsburg—the Story of a Patriot for an introduction to the history of Williamsburg.
From here, it’s a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to life in the 18th century. Colonial Williamsburg covers more than 300 acres, with 88 original 18th-century buildings, plus hundreds of homes, stores and public buildings that have been rebuilt on their original foundations. Meet the townspeople, tradespeople, shopkeepers, political figures, women and the enslaved who call Williamsburg home. Learn about their hopes, struggles and fears in these uncertain times. Explore the challenges of daily life set against the backdrop of revolution and look for opportunities to play a role as a citizen of colonial Williamsburg.
At the Governor's Palace, enter the years immediately before the Revolution and experience the grandeur of royal government in Virginia just before its collapse. Step into the tumultuous year of 1776 at the Capitol, colonial Virginia’s seat of power. Experience the stark contrasts of freedom and slavery at the house of one of the most prominent families in Virginia at the Peyton Randolph House. Watch a blacksmith take a red-hot iron from the fire of his forge and, with hammer in hand, beat it into a variety of tools, hardware and weapons at Anderson’s Blacksmith Shop and Public Armoury.
See how and where the residents of Williamsburg made a living. Explore the buildings where revolutionary ideas were born, discussed and disputed. Get an intimate glimpse into 18th-century life with an invitation to enter local homes and gardens.
Hungry? Enjoy a mixture of restaurants, bars, lounges and cafés, for a historically inspired family meal or an intimate evening of creative cuisine. There are also more than 20 unique stores for the perfect gift, souvenir or addition to any home.
Colonial Williamsburg
Costume-interpreter-guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse
Admission to trade sites, to see and speak with expert masters, journeymen and apprentices practicing 18th-century trades
Admission to daily staged performances on the Charlton Stage and in the Hennage Auditorium
Admission to our two world-class art museums
Free parking at the Visitors Center
Complimentary shuttle service
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Evening programs include tours, plays, dances, concerts, and reenactments
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Disappointed
Kelly_B, Mar 2023
Not everything was open and it was nothing like when I visited years ago. Only a few of the “exhibits” were open and overall it was disappointing. If I’d known not everything would be open I wouldn’t have paid for the tickets and walked the main areas for free.
Wonderful experience
Janet_S, Dec 2020
Wonderful sights, great information, very knowledgeable staff. The tours are visitor friendly. When we had questions, the tour guides knew the answers.
Very Sad Experience
Laurie_S, July 2020
You should be more clear on the fact that it is a self guided tour. My husband has Parkinson’s and we could only see the Governor’s Mansion and a few streets of other places. Most of it was closed. For $110, we were really upset! Do not do this if you are not able to walk a lot.
on our own
DonnaBortnick_M, June 2020
When I got the tickets I thought it was for a group tour. I called the 800 # and Customer Service told me we would be shuttling in a group of 9. When we got to the Visitor Center they told me the tickets were for a self/guided tour. I was very disappointed and felt the ad for this “tour” was misleading.
A Great investment
AmS, Feb 2020
I wasn’t sure what to expect - this was a great investment.
The info doesn’t break it down very well - Colonial Williamsburg is a “living museum”. The pass is absolutely necessary if you want to enjoy the full experience. Three days is definitely enough for a leisurely exploration. It gets you access to the shuttle bus, and entry into 95% of the homes/shops - without these passes you can’t even get in.
At the Palace, the Wyatt House, the Everard House, the Coffee House and the Capital Bldg, you get guided tours. In all the other shops there are trained artisans there working their crafts and giving lectures on everything from brick making to wig making to looming and the apothecary. These volunteers are extremely knowledgeable, and friendly. They encourage audience participation when appropriate, and really make the experience one to remember.
My kids loved it. They studied the Revolution the year before we went and this was a great way to bring that history to life for them.
Thanksgiving day visit
93rubyvette, Dec 2019
A great place to visit and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at one the taverns in Colonial Williamsburg.The crowds were very light and it was very enjoyable to have Thanksgiving during that period in history.
Great Day Trip!
Vacationer793178, July 2019
I spent the afternoon at Colonial Williamsburg and highly recommend this historical attraction as something every American should know about.
History Tour
Cavman66, July 2019
Been there as a child, took my children and now grandson. Great venue and entire experience was excellent.
The vast amount of history in this...
Gail_V, May 2018
The vast amount of history in this area is beyond amazing. We did the historic triangle and it was well worth the money. We spent four full days between the 3 areas.
The Williamsburg, Yorktown and...
Clyde Y, Mar 2018
The Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown Visitor Centers are great. The opportunity to view a film prior to visiting the exhibits gives people a good idea about what they will see and ideas about what they will look for.
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