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Book Your Colonial Williamsburg Admission in Williamsburg, Virginia for Tours, Events & Family Activities
Experience the revolution firsthand at Colonial Williamsburg, the world’s largest living history museum spread across more than 300 acres of iconic sites in Williamsburg, Virginia. You’ll step into an 18th-century city on the verge of change, meet knowledgeable experts who bring revolutionary stories to life, and watch live performances that recreate the energy of the era. Explore historic taverns, discover world-class art museums, and connect with talented tradespeople practicing period-specific crafts - all designed to make history feel immediate and engaging. Whether you’re planning an educational tour, a family outing, a hands-on workshop, or an evening of shows and entertainment, your visit to Colonial Williamsburg supports the mission to preserve the past so the future can learn from it.
About this activity in Williamsburg
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Step into the Revolutionary era at Colonial Williamsburg, the world’s largest living history museum spanning more than 300 acres of iconic sites, taverns, and galleries in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- Watch daily staged performances and evening plays that bring 18th-century life to you with authentic music, reenactments, and period dances.
- Meet expert tradespeople and historians practicing colonial crafts and guiding self-guided or guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and courthouse.
- Explore two world-class art museums and stroll an immersive 18th-century city where history, culture, and storytelling converge.
Important Information
- Your admission includes access to staged performances, trade sites with master craftsmen, the art museums, and guided or self-guided tours of major historic buildings.
- Excluded from the ticket are hotel pickup/drop-off, food and beverages, and parking fees - plan transportation and meals separately for your visit.
- The experience is wheelchair accessible, accommodates service animals, and welcomes infants and small children (infants must sit on an adult’s lap).
- Programs run in all weather, require a moderate fitness level for walking between sites, and evening Events may feature colonial tavern meals and live musicians.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center main entrance in Williamsburg, Virginia - the central hub where you can collect admission tickets, get maps, and join your scheduled tours and performances.
Includes
- Admission to daily staged performances on the Charlton Stage and in the Hennage Auditorium-enjoy live shows in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges are included so you can book with transparent pricing for your Williamsburg visit.
- Access to trade sites where you can meet and speak with expert masters, journeymen, and apprentices who demonstrate traditional crafts.
- Your Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket is included for entry across the historic area.
- Admission to our two world-class art museums-explore rotating and permanent collections within the destination.
- Self-guided and guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse let you experience key historic sites at your pace.
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included; plan your own arrival and departure logistics for Williamsburg.
- Food and drinks are excluded-budget separately for meals and refreshments during your visit.
- Parking fees are not covered, so expect to pay for parking if you drive to the site.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible-venues and transportation options accommodate mobility needs within the area.
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller, making the experience family-friendly for parents visiting here.
- Service animals are allowed to assist guests who require them.
- Public transportation options are available nearby to help you reach the historic district without driving.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during performances or certain activities as a safety measure.
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible to support travelers with mobility devices.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to enjoy tours and site exploration across the grounds.
- Programs operate in all weather conditions-dress appropriately for outdoor and indoor Events throughout your Williamsburg stay.
- Evening programs include tours, plays, dances, concerts, and reenactments that bring 18th-century life to the area after dark.
- Evening meals in colonial taverns feature strolling musicians and 18th-century fare for an immersive dining experience in the region.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Very historical! Lots of walking! Be careful of the bricks & cobblestones! Very well marked with good directions! Amazing restoration!
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To make it a 2 day experience. There is so much to see. Make sure you really know if there will be any reenactments that day.
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The wife and I along with our 2 dogs spent the day here and it was amazing. Yes they are pet friendly on the streets NOT in the buildings. They require all animals to be on a leash. We had our two dogs in a stroller which was perfect, and they got to get out and walk as well. Where we parked it was paid parking, I think it was $10 for 6 hours no biggie. They do offer a bus to take you from the visitors center to the actual downtown area, but we didn’t use bc of let policy. The overall experience was great. Nice little shops to go in and shop, huge historic homes to go in and learn. All of the homes you visit have a guide inside that gives you info, if you want a walking tour guide that’s a separate experience you have to purchase. Some events sell out quickly such as carriage rides and tour guides, so I suggest you book in advance. A few notes: A lot of walking involved, kid friendly, pet friendly, and watch some YouTube videos before you go and you’ll be ahead of the game. Lovely place to be outdoors, we’re probably coming back around Christmas to see it decorated.
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Know more about Williamsburg
You can explore over 300 acres of iconic 18th-century sites, including guided and self-guided tours of the governor’s palace, capitol, and courthouse. Meet expert interpreters, visit trade sites where masters demonstrate period crafts, and wander an 18th-century city that brings Revolutionary-era history to life.
You can speak with expert masters, journeymen, and apprentices at trade sites to learn period-specific crafts and watch live demonstrations, offering immersive hands-on learning opportunities tied to Revolutionary American history.
Evening programs feature tours, plays, dances, concerts, and reenactments, plus evening meals in colonial taverns accompanied by strolling musicians and period fare, creating a memorable historic entertainment experience after daytime sightseeing.
Yes - admission includes access to two world-class art museums and daily staged performances on the Charlton Stage and in the Hennage Auditorium, so you can combine museum visits with live historical theater for a rich cultural experience.
Absolutely - the living history museum offers family-focused programming across its 300+ acres, staged performances, trade demonstrations, and interactive sites where children and adults can experience 18th-century life together; infants and small children may use prams or strollers and service animals are allowed.
The site is wheelchair accessible with transportation options that accommodate mobility needs, operates in all weather (so dress appropriately), and offers nearby public transportation; travelers should note moderate physical fitness may be helpful for exploring the grounds.
