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

Sun 20 Oct

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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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BL727

Nov 2021

I met a college friend at CW not knowing what to expect and was delighted. It was the the day after Memorial Day so it wasn't very crowded and not everything was open because of COVID. Because of the relatively small crowds, it was calm and peaceful. We had a very relaxed, peaceful visit with lots of opportunity to interact with the costumed interpreters, particularly the crafts people, which was fascinating. I particularly liked that you could walk the grounds without having to pay admission, which allowed us to get our bearings the evening we arrived before spending a the day visiting the shops and exhibits. There are always criticisms that can be made of the presentation and interpretations at historical sights, but CW is very well presented and a quality experience. It was also a truly pleasant girls' getaway.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Hi Jackie, thank you for your review of Colonial Williamsburg. Be sure to check out our special offers and promotions for future visits to Colonial Williamsburg. https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/visit/special-offers/

mom22militarymen

Nov 2021

I love CW and have been going for nearly 40 years. But it is different. It started to offer less pre-Covid and it’s even less so now. I think the programs with Nation Builders that are on the Charleton Stage are really well done. As was a play at the Museum with a young George Washington acting out a period during the earlier French/Indian wars. And the inclusion of less famous and common people’s voices and enslaved people’s. voices are important additions. But, it is definitely a much more subdued, quiet experience. Much less costumed actors waking around. Very few animals. Much fewer sights opened daily. You have to check the schedule to make sure you get to see favorites or things you’re interested in. The Mental Hospital part of the old museum entrance and Bassett Hall are not opened yet. Though the newly remodeled and rebuilt museum is very nice. My feelings this most recent visit was that there was much less attention to the details of running CW. Things didn’t seem as clean. There were areas behind houses and buildings that were untidy. There was more abruptness from employees in the historic area, though I’m sure they’re all tired from navigating all this past year plus. On the schedule for a Monday was a Foodways program to be going on in the palace kitchen. When I got to the kitchen it was shut up. I asked the person letting people in for the Palace tour. She just said ,”Oh yea there supposed to be open, guess they’re not. “ Later I found at another kitchen program , on another day, at the Armory that the employees had a conference they needed to attend. A simple sign would’ve been helpful and the employee in that area at the Palace that day should’ve been informed. Also the app was incorrect. It showed Chownings Tavern as opened throughout the week. It was never open that week. It did have a sign out front. But the App should have been updated. Raleigh Tavern bakery isn’t open everyday. Nor was the wagon snack area open every day. And when we went only Kings Arms was open a few days, limited times and reservations only. So really no where to get food or even a snack. I’d suggest carrying snacks and drinks with you. Yes there are places at Merchant Square but they got very crowded. There is a cafe at the Museum that was open daily. Overall I’d say, the programs still have quality. I believe that CW is still trying to navigate Covid. And doing their best, requiring masks indoors. But they do need to pay attention to details and if they’re going to be cancelling or not opening programs which are scheduled then they need to inform visitors. Same with the app, if they’re offering it, then it needs to be kept updated. And if they’re going to continue to charge the same entry amounts for reduced programming and activities then they need to make sure the colonial area is kept up, is clean and that what programs they do offer is top notch. I feel it’s still worth a stop, but not the only one. In that area are so many other wonderful historical places to explore, Jamestowne, Yorktown ( the museum there is great), across the James River on the free ferry there’s much history to explore. It’s an area worth exploring.

Response from Host

Feb 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. We appreciate the detail provided to share within our organization.

Joseph P

Nov 2021

Third visit for me. First for my gal. The governor's mansion and the Capitol are excellent tours, for time porting to 1770's. The shuttle is very handy in getting around the spread out town. COVID has impacted the site.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you for your review of Colonial Williamsburg. We are delighted that you enjoyed your 5 star experience with a visit to the historic triangle. Our mission is "That the future may learn from the past." We do this through sharing our colonial history. Thank you for being a guest of Colonial Williamsburg.