Signature Shockoe, Canal 2-Hour Walking Tour

Overview

Tour Richmond's Historic Canal District and Shockoe Bottom, See The Poe Museum, The King Jame's Cross, Murals, and the oldest continuing Mason's Hall in the Commonwealth. You will experience the story of Richmond's growth from small tobacco town to becoming a major financial center and capitol of the Commonwealth. Visit the site of Richmond's infamous slave trade and hear the narrative of prominence and problems in the Ante-Bellum era. Your tour will bring to life the significance of the James River in creating the vibrant city RVA was and has become. We begin at the Valentine First Freedom Center (the site of the original capitol, and conclude at the historic Main St Station. Tour length is approximately two hours.

City: Richmond

Wed 06 Aug

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Starting at $37.50

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Wed 06 Aug

Starting at $37.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

audio receivers

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Personal headsets make safe distancing possible throughout the tour.

What To Expect

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

See The Poe Museum in the oldest existing house in Richmond Here about a true Richmonder Edgar Allen Poe.

Main Street Station

Visit the Beaux Art Train Station beautifully restored and a beautifuyl example of early 20th century architecture.

Triple Crossing Downtown

The only triple crossing of three major railroads in the US located by the canal and the monument to Henry 'Box" Brown.

Canal Walk

Walk along the old Haxall Canal, where the world's largest flour mill (The Gallegos) once made Richmond the flour capitol of the world See the site of the original Street Art/Mural festival and Washington's vision for a canal linking the City to the Ohio River

Shockoe Bottom Clay

Discover the hidden gems of the James River and Shockoe Bottom and the restaurant/nightlife of Main St.

James River Park, Flood Wall Trail

See and hear about the impact of the James, and historic flooding in the development of the city.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (6)

201careyw

Nov 2021

I highly recommend the Richmond Tour Guys. The prices are fair, and their guides are knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and sometimes even funny. I took three of their tours and each tour provided a solid foundation for appreciating the varied facets of Richmond's considerable history, as well as what this city can currently offer visitors and residents. I am not sure I could have learned and experienced as much and as quickly in any other format.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

We are pleased you enjoyed, and profited from, your time with us.

F2469UDjunes

Oct 2021

This was a great walking tour through some of the oldest parts of the city. Areas we walked around were the Canal area with beautiful views of the river, the city flood walls, murals along the canal, near buildings such as the Holocaust Museum, the Mason Hall, the Poe Museum, the Slave Market, and the Main Street Railroad Station. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area from the 1700's through the civil war and the present. It was nice to take a leisurely walk through the area and learn so much history. I had plenty of time to ask questions and take photos, as well as time to sit down for a break from walking. I look forward to taking another tour of the city with this group.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you June. It was great fun showing you around.

Y7041HRsusanh

Sep 2021

We enjoyed the over view of historic sites of Richmond. It was quite a hot day with a lot of walking-obviously 2 hours. Would have been nice to have a couple of seated talks in the shade. We did have one towards the end but maybe another one earlier.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you for joining usb we do try to move at a leisurely pace .