Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Overview

Every step is a story! Immerse yourself in the revolutionary stories of American history. With over 300 acres of iconic sites, historic taverns, and world-class art museums, history truly comes to life at the world’s largest living history museum. Meet our experts uncovering the past to better inform our future, enjoy live performances, meet talented tradespeople practicing period-specific crafts, and explore our 18th-century city on the verge of revolution. Every Colonial Williamsburg visit helps continue our mission — to ensure that the future may learn from the past.

City: Williamsburg

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $46.99

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Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

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Williamsburg
101 Visitor Center Drive

Please PRINT voucher and exchange at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, 101 Visitor Center Dr., Williamsburg, VA 23185.

Redemption Level: 104

City Ledger Number: 34290

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Evening programs include tours, plays, dances, concerts, and reenactments
Evening meals in colonial taverns include strolling musicians and 18th-century fare
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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RecreationV

Mar 2022

There is so much to do, if you want to visit all the shops, tour buildings, attend many performances. We used a few days to walk around town and stop into most of the shops and buildings. Costumed actors/skilled professionals were quite knowledgeable about the professions and happy to be engaged in discussion. What an education is available here. Highlights of some of the more interesting (and educational) stops we made: Custis Sq. Archeology Project: This home/plantation belonged to Martha Custis Washington's father. The guide shared stories, history and an explanations of current excavations Cooper: I learned how barrel making is done Governor's Palace Kitchen: how to manage a kitchen in the 1700's Randolph Yard: stories of slaves and the difficulties they faced, and a bit about the Randolph family too Prentis Field: met a worker was preparing raw flax for weaving into linen Cabinet Maker; Carpenter's Yard; Joinery: learned the differences of what they each do with wood Public Goal (jail): prison life was tough and the jailers had to live right next door Wig Maker: they used horse, human and goat hair, depending on the type of wig and who it was for, and very labor intensive Charlton's Stage; here we 'met' Patrick Henry, the 1st person history lesson was excellent! Open Field: we met General Lafayette, passing through on his horse, another excellent portrayal There are more buildings, shops , reenactors, shows to see, leave time to not rush.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you so very much for all of the detail you provided in the review. You provided a vivid picture of the experience here at Colonial Williamsburg. We hope you return again and also visit our Arts Museum. They have more than art - with collections that include textiles, antique guns, maps, furniture and more. We expanded the museum by 65,000 square feet. To learn more, visit colonialwilliamsburg.org/explore/art-museums/ Be sure to check out our Facebook page for online experiences and future program announcements. Facebook.com/ColonialWilliamsburg . Best wishes to you.

Linda A

Mar 2022

There is so much history in Colonial Williamsburg. Not all the buildings were open when we were there, but the ones that we were able to see were fantastic. Everyone we encountered throughout the site was friendly and helpful.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Hello Linda - thanks for visiting and taking the time to leave a review. We value all customer feedback and are committed to the continuous improvement of our guest experience. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for online experiences and future program announcments Facebook.com/ColonialWilliamsburg

KMW48892

Mar 2022

First---I'll say We Love Colonial Williamsburg. But it gets more and more like mass production and an assembly line every time we go. And that lessens the eperience a little more each time. We got very little out of the Governor's Palace because of the pace. Same with the Capital. We went there 2x because they rush you through. And the only reason we would repeat is because the wait at the Capital was minimal; the wait at the Palace was too long. At these prices, I'm not wasting time waiting. I'll go see something else. And the CoffeeHouse---we came back 4 times. Finally we went through the last thing of our visit---and only waited 20min. The wait is not just because of the people there---it was because they only allow 10 people. After going, I'm sure 15 would not be too much of a stretch and increase the tour accessibility by 50%. Same with the Capital. For the price---Nothing should be closed! Certainly not more than 1 day at a time. There are a couple of places, that w/ our 3 day pass, were not open on any of those 3 days. Also, and the bigger issue---the food: On the first day, we had lunch before we got there so there was no question. On the second day, we wanted to have lunch---a 2! hour! wait! at Chownings. It was the Only Place Open to eat. No thanks. So we walked all the way to the merchant's shopping area and got lunch there. By the time I realized how long it would be before lunch, my blood sugar was falling too low and we settled on the first place open. On the third day, nothing was open for lunch in the historic area. Hardly anyplace at the Merchants shopping, either. We allowed extra time to find a place but almost nothing was open there that day. We settled again---and again w/ blood sugar low enough that it was an even risk if I could find food or need an ambulance. How they can justify NOT having a meal easily located In The Historic Area is beyond me, or even in the visitors' center. If the place has any guests at all, a min. of 1 place should always be open, and with any guests beyond the absolute minimum, at least 2 places should be open for lunch. It looks like there is only 2 of the 4 places open---ever. Next time we come, and we will come again I'm sure because we do like the historic elements of it all, we'll bring sandwiches in our bags with our own chips/fruit/beverages. Really, though, it'll be a win-win........no grumpy/hungry guests, no need for medical care and we'll NOT spend $50 - $100 for lunch. If you have kids, or any kind of health issue---diabetes, pregnancy, etc., DO NOT plan to eat on site. Finally, the shopping is not at all what it was in other years. Variety of inventory has declined to the degree that there are only a few kinds of things to choose from (Danford, esp.) and the prices have skyrocketed (tea shop). We bought one loaf of bread from Raleigh Bakery and didn't spend any other $$$ on stuff. In the three days we were there. It's a shame, really. I would have liked souvenirs for me and gifts for the grandkids.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Hello, thank you for the feedback and taking the time to reach out to us. We are very sorry to hear about your experience. We'd love the opportunity to connect with you personally and learn more about your recent experience. Could you please email us directly at [email protected] so that a member of our team can assist?