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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Departure Point
14 S 14th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
By the Obelisk 14th and Cary Sts
Return Details
1500 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
The historic Beaux Art Train Station on Main Street in Shockoe Bottom
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond, Virginia, United States See The Poe Museum in the oldest existing house in Richmond Here about a true Richmonder Edgar Allen Poe. 10 minutes
Main Street Station, Richmond, Virginia, United States Visit the Beaux Art Train Station beautifully restored and a beautifuyl example of early 20th century architecture. 10 minutes
Triple Crossing Downtown, Richmond, Virginia, United States The only triple crossing of three major railroads in the US located by the canal and the monument to Henry 'Box" Brown. 10 minutes
Canal Walk, Richmond, Virginia, United States 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 20 minutes
261 S 12th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA Visit the replica of the cross erected to celebrate the first meeting between John Smith and the Native Pamunkey. here the story around early English attempts to settle the area and its growth into a world class tobacco center. 10 minutes
E Cary St & S 20th St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA Visit the site of Richmond's infamous Civil War Prison and its most daring escape in 1864. Here the role of Crazy Bett Van Lew in their plans 5 minutes
1807 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA Stop by the oldest continuing Masons' Hall in Virginia begun by George Washington in 1785, frequewnted by Marshall, Randall, and Lafayette. 5 minutes
Shockoe Bottom Clay, Richmond, Virginia, United States Discover the hidden gems of the James River and Shockoe Bottom and the restaurant/nightlife of Main St.
James River Park, Flood Wall Trail, Richmond, Virginia, United States See and hear about the impact of the James, and historic flooding in the development of the city.
2 S 17th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA Walk through one of the original outdoor markets in RVA and hear about its rebirth as an dining destination.
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q2971QYchristinep
12 Sep 2022
Our guide was riveting. His knowledge was immense and his enthusiasm was contagious.
Thank you for a wonderful experience.
edgarh583
27 Jun 2022
We enjoyed our tour with Tre. She was well-prepared and made us feel very comfortable. She answered all our questions. We would gladly recommend her and your company to anyone who wants to discover Richmond.
V6997RKwilliaml
06 Jun 2022
Great history and some good excercise would recommend for anyone going to Richmond. We only had time for 1 tour but would like to go back for their others.
This tour in
Richmond
is organized by
The Richmond Tour Guys
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