Jamestown Settlement & Glasshouse - Private Guided Tour

Replica of the original ship that sailed to Jamestown in 1607

Enjoy the Jamestown Fort and free scooter rentals

Jamestown Settlement's Indian Village includes canoe making, cooking and learning more about the tribes native to Virginia

Glass blowing is fun to watch at the Glass Blowing House and dates back to 1608

The original Church Tower at Historic Jamestowne

Learn about the journey that Captain Christopher Newport led with the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery to establish the oldest English settlement in North America

Duration3h - 4h 20m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Private guided tour of the Jamestown Settlement. This exclusive tour (only your family/group) includes an in-depth learning experience about the beginning of our oldest, permanent English colony that begins with exploring replicas of the ships that arrived in 1607, the re-created Paspahegh town, the James Fort reflecting the outpost in 1610-1614 and the museum with spectacular artifacts, replicas of 17th Century homes and more. There is an option (for a fee) to tour Historic Jamestowne, actual site of the Jamestown Fort, including the NPS Visitor Center, views of the Fort, James River and Tercentennial Monument that stands 104 feet tall. The monument was installed in 1907 commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Jamestown Colony. This trip may be customized for handicapped patrons as the state park has scooter rental for $15/scooter. For NPS option, wheelchairs are available with notice to guide. Estimated time 3.5-4 hours for Jamestown and Glasshouse and 4.5-5 hours to include NPS.

Options

Tour of Jamestown Settlement

Pickup included

NPS with Historic Jamestowne

Add Historic Jamestowne NPS: Tour the Visitor Center of the National Park Service, Tercentennial Monument and option for 1607 Fort and Preservation VA
Duration: 5 hours
Drinks and light snacks
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
This adds about 1.5 hours
Pickup included

What's included

Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
For Historic Jamestowne, National Park Service tickets included
Jamestown Settlement (State Museum) Ticket

Gratuities for guides (recommended 20% tip, if you enjoy your guide)
Operating hours for the Jamestown parks are from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Jamestown Rediscovery has an additional ticket fee of $15 to walk inside the actual James Fort.

What to expect

Jamestown Settlement
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

Visit the Jamestown Settlement that recreates the 17th Century Virginia history and culture, including replicas of some of the first ships (Godspeed and Discovery (the Susan Constant is being repaired, but the museum has a replica of her 'tween deck occupied by approximately 54 passengers)), the life-size recreations of the Paspahegh (Native American) Town, life-size Jamestown fort of 1610-1614 and the many gallery exhibits and introduction film.
Jamestown Glasshouse
15m · Admission ticket included

Option to tour the Jamestown Glasshouse of 1608 to observe and learn about glass blowing, the first experimental trade in America. The Glasshouse also has an amazing gift shop of Jamestown glass.
Historic Jamestowne
1h · Admission ticket included

For an additional fee (which is show as an additional tour option at checkout) you can add the option for a private tour of Historic Jamestowne (the actual site of the Jamestown Fort) with a National Park Service Commercial Use Authorized (CUA) guide including the Historic Jamestown Visitor Center, the Tercentennial Monument and views of the Jamestown Fort. Finally, the NPS requires your CUA guide to have an Acknowledgment of Risk form filled out.

Note: Preservation Virginia tickets are NOT included.

*If a visitor needs a wheelchair, we ask that you notify your guide prior to the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you would like to drive and meet your guide, please meet in the lobby of the Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The Jamestown Settlement opens at 9:00AM and closes at 5:00PM.

End point

If you would like to drive and meet your guide, please meet in the lobby of the Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The Jamestown Settlement opens at 9:00AM and closes at 5:00PM.

Pickup details

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need us to pick you up in the Williamsburg area. We pick up within 5 km (3.1 miles) of Colonial Williamsburg. If you have your own vehicle and would like to meet us at the state museum, Jamestown Settlement (2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185), we can also meet you and your group there. Remember the address if we meet you and your group is 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The Jamestown Settlement's hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remaining time will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions
Important Note: We kindly ask the travelers who will join this experience with an infant to bring their own infant seat for the vehicle.

Cancellation policy

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

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