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Historic Trolley Tour Richmond: 400 Years of History
4.3
37 Ratings
Richmond
Richmond, as the birthplace of the United States, is rich with history and culture! Travel through 400 years of history on board our tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide!
Richmond, as the birthplace of the United States, is rich with history and culture! Travel through 400 years of history on board our tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- James River - Our beautiful river around which Richmond was built
- Virginia State Capitol - Our state’s capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson
- Libby Hill Park - Gorgeous view of the river and city skyline, and where our river city was named!
- Church Hill Neighorhood - Historic neighborhood, with St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry…
- James River - Our beautiful river around which Richmond was built
- Virginia State Capitol - Our state’s capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson
- Libby Hill Park - Gorgeous view of the river and city skyline, and where our river city was named!
- Church Hill Neighorhood - Historic neighborhood, with St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry gave his Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death speech, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, which is in the oldest building in the city, Main Street Station, and the 17th Street Farmer’s Market, and more!
- Museum District - Beautiful area of town that is home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a renowned art museum with incredible exhibits, and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
- Jackson Ward - Known as the birthplace of Black Entrepreneurship and the “Harlem of the South”, this neighborhood was home to the USâs first female bank president, Maggie Lena Walker, and Hollywood dancing legend, Bill âBojanglesâ Robinson.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- On-board restrooms
- On-board restrooms
Location
1301 E Cary St
East Cary Street
Right-hand side of East Cary Street, with a black and white awning that says RVA on Wheels!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(37 Ratings)
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The_bohemian
Oct 5, 2024
Great Tour! - Great trolly tour! Melissa did a great job telling us about what we were seeing and provided historical and cultural insights. The driver did a masterful job navigating around busy and sometimes tight city streets. The only downside was parking. I parked my motorcycle in the Public parking ramp. The rates weren't posted at the entrance and I was surprised at the $18 cost.
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Nadean_w
Sep 30, 2024
Learning about the great historical Richmond, Va. - The guide was great! He was very well informed about the history of Richmond. I recommend the trolley tour, if you want to get a lot of information in a short period of time.
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Dogworld
Sep 29, 2024
Great tour of Richmond - Terrific tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and weaved history with a tour of the major neighborhoods in Richmond. Worth the time. Keep in mind their caution - the trolley seats are hard. If you're sensitive, bring something to sit on. Well worth the time and money.
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Tylerld5563xi
Sep 28, 2024
Well Worth Your Time and Money! - This trolley tour is a great experience for a local like me and more so for visitors from other places. My friend visiting from out of state was amazed to learn how much of our nation's history occurred in Richmond. The trolley is comfortable (no bathroom though) and the tour guide did an excellent job educating the group and answering questions. The tour covers all the main historical areas of this beautiful city and I appreciate the attention paid to significant elements of black American historical figures and their lasting contributions to the economy and culture.
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Kathy_v
Sep 28, 2024
Highly Recommanded! - I love American history. I learned many things I did not know. Amazing. A bit long for children. Tour guide really knew her history! Well worth the cost! Thank you!!!
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Paradise756994
Sep 16, 2024
RVA trolley tour - We had a wonderful time. Our guide Andrew was very knowledgeable and friendly. Clarence, our driver, was very patient and a safe driver.
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Geri_b
Sep 14, 2024
Well worth it!! - Our tour guide Steve was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city. It was an amazing experience! Would definitely recommend!!
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Lisa_k
Oct 5, 2024
Great Experience but Hot - The tour guide and driver were absolutely incredible. Perhaps the best we’ve ever had. Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. The trolly had a ceiling fan out and they couldn’t roll down the windows; therefore it was pretty hot,
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Odyssey43313782123
Sep 13, 2024
Well worth it! - The guide was excellent and the driver was great at getting close to the sites. The only reason for not giving five stars is that the diesel engine was rather loud and prevented us from being able to hear the narrator sometimes. Suggest better speaker placement. No regrets on the price nor the decision to do this tour.
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Ina_n
Sep 29, 2024
I'm sure it was great... - I'm sure it was a fabulous tour. However, I couldn't get there after Hurricane Helene. I tried to reschedule, then cancel, but the Viator website would not allow me to reschedule and then wanted to charge me the full amount to cancel. Buyer be ware
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