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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $46.99

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $46.99

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What's Included

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Meeting point

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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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Reviews (237)

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nnickerson

Mar 2022

An afternoon strolling around colonial Williamsburg learning about different trades and the people that lived, worked and visited almost 300 years ago. We learned that some of the buildings on site are rented out to the reenactors. Some great story telling and history provided by the people working there.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for your review of the Colonial Williamsburg. In addition to renting the colonial homes to our employees, we also offer overnight lodging for visitors. You can find more information on the following webpage: colonialwilliamsburg.org/locations/colonial-houses/ Consider joining our mailing lists to stay informed about upcoming events, new programming, and be the first to get great special offers: bit.ly/2YoSbvM

A6768FHwinters

Mar 2022

Many things closed, including some that said they were open online, but all of the experiences, shops and tours that were open were run wonderfully. The staff is extremely kind and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend for a history buff.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate your feedback which will be shared with our management team. We look forward to future visits. Be sure to check our future programs on our website. Best wishes to you.

weezyherman

Mar 2022

Full disclosure - I was one of those kids who visited CW every summer growing up and loved it. I remember spending days at the site exploring. We were there one day on this trip and found very little was happening/going on. I will qualify, we were there on a February day, so it is technically their "winter" period. I also believe that the pandemic has made tourism and staffing a struggle. We took our son because I think everyone should visit at least once. The site itself can be accessed without admission fee, but entering most of the buildings requires a ticket. I do think that the winter price (30% off "in-season") is a bit high, given the limited offerings. We (3) paid almost $100. There was no fife/drum display (which I did know was the case from the website,) and no musket firing, which my son was bummed about. We did the Capitol tour and Governors Mansion tour, which were fantastic. We entered a few of the trades sites, and I freely admit we didn't schedule enough time. Many of the buildings were closed, and the food offerings in the historic site itself are extremely limited. It is a lot of walking, although there is a shuttle from the Visitors Center to the site, which is helpful. The shuttle staff, and all the staff, were very friendly and helpful. It very well kept, clean, pretty to stroll thru. We ventured to Merchants Square to eat. That is basically a shop/food/store area, catering to tourists and William & Mary people. It was an unseasonably warm day so that area was very crowded. All in all, a nice time. Hopefully, as more things open up and tourism regains it's momentum, CW will get back to it's normal operations. I suggest visiting in Summer, to get the full experience.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Hello, thanks for visiting and taking the time to leave a review. We value customer feedback and are committed to the continuous improvement of our guest experience.