Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Decorations & Stories Tour

Duration1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Experience the magic of Colonial Williamsburg Christmas on one of our most popular walking tours. Discover the beauty of Colonial Williamsburg's Christmastide as we stroll along Duke of Gloucester Street, admiring spectacular holiday decorations, historic homes, and 18th-century architecture. Learn how handcrafted wreaths and garlands are created from fresh greenery, fruits, seed pods, oyster shells, feathers, and other natural materials, then judged in the Professional, Amateur, Trades, and Crafts divisions. Your knowledgeable local guide brings history to life with stories of Christmastide traditions celebrated by plantation owners, middling families, and military during the Revolutionary War. It's the perfect way to experience Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Tour Highlights:
Colonial Williamsburg's famous holiday decorations
Colonial Christmastide traditions and Revolutionary War history
Wireless audio ear piece
Tour begins and ends at the same location

What's included

Private certified guide familiar with holiday decoration rules and holiday celebrations

Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg
Warm clothing including gloves and hat for colder weather.
Gratuities

What to expect

Colonial Williamsburg
1h 30m

Experience the magic of Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg on this festive 90-minute GROUP walking tour featuring spectacular holiday decorations and fascinating colonial Christmas traditions.

Explore historic Duke of Gloucester Street, one of America's most celebrated historic streets, while admiring beautiful Christmas wreaths, garlands, and natural decorations adorning 18th-century buildings and private homes.

Discover the artistry behind Colonial Williamsburg's famous Christmas decorations, including the natural materials, craftsmanship, creative designs, and judging categories that make these holiday displays so special.

Learn how Christmas was celebrated in 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia's plantations and during the Revolutionary War. Hear fascinating stories about colonial holiday customs, festive gatherings, traditional foods, and historical holiday celebrations.

Highlights:
90-minute GROUP walking tour
Duke of Gloucester Street
Mobility scooters welcome

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet by 11:45 AM at the Bryan House, corner of Duke of Gloucester and Nassau Streets. Gather on the side facing Duke of Gloucester Street and the ice skating rink. Paid parking is available in Merchants Square lots and at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums.

End point

Meet by 11:45 AM at the Bryan House, corner of Duke of Gloucester and Nassau Streets. Gather on the side facing Duke of Gloucester Street and the ice skating rink. Paid parking is available in Merchants Square lots and at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Self-paid parking is available in Merchants Square and Arts Museum using the Passport App

Cancellation policy

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