The 6 Williamsburg Christmas Tours That Sell Out First

1.Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Walk from the Williamsburg Inn through Merchants Square and Colonial Williamsburg with a private guide such as Bambi, Cynthia, Cyndi, or Will. Learn how wreaths, sprays, roping, fruit, herbs, and unusual objects fit 18th-century decoration rules, then finish near Bruton Parish Church with ginger cakes and a possible hot drink.

“We enjoyed this unique tour. Cynthia was very personable and knowledgeable. She explained before our tour the criteria for what materials were permissible as classic Colonial decorations.”

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2.Guided Colonial Christmas Tour in Williamsburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $25Best value

Walk Colonial Williamsburg for 90 minutes with a costumed guide such as Tom, Madame Lexi, or Elizabeth. Hear about colonial Christmas customs, church traditions, decorated homes, and even pirate celebrations. The tour starts and ends at Blair Street, costs $25, and includes a Christmas candle.

“Tom was an excellent guide. He knew so much about Williamsburg and was really entertaining and fun. Definitely recommend this tour!!”

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3.Colonial Williamsburg: Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · from $25

Walk Colonial Williamsburg for two hours with a costumed English-speaking guide, often including Tom, whose storytelling covers colonial Christmas customs, Santa, the first American Christmas tree, and a curious Masonic service. The tour starts and ends at the Capitol Building, costs $25, and takes place outdoors, so bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

“Tom was a great guide. He shared his extensive knowledge of history in a very entertaining way.”

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4.1 Hour Christmastide Walking Tour in Virginia Past and Present

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Join Lonnie Sandifer Tours for a one-hour Christmas walk through Colonial Williamsburg. You’ll visit Bruton Parish Church, the John Greenhow Store, the Roscow Cole House, St. George Tucker House, and Duke of Gloucester Street while hearing stories of old and new Virginia Christmas traditions. The tour costs $25 and ends near Raleigh Tavern Bakery.

“Wonderful guide and we learned some interesting facts. Our guide was friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed this one hour walk. It was just enough and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own the rest of the day.”

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5.Williamsburg: Christmastime in Virginia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour

Walk Colonial Williamsburg with a live English-speaking guide from Lonnie Sandifer Tours. You’ll see handcrafted decorations, learn how 18th-century Christmas was observed, hear the stories behind today’s displays, and pick up ideas for making similar decorations at home. The route begins at Duke of Gloucester and Palace Green Streets.

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6.Christmas on the Homefront: A 1-Hour World War II Character Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend one hour walking through Williamsburg with a historian-led focus on Christmas during World War II. Visit six sites, from Bruton Parish Church to the Wren Building, and learn how citizens, African Americans, churches, the College of William and Mary, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation supported the war effort. A replica Christmas card for the troops is included.

“Don’t miss out on this unique tour. With attention to historical accuracy you will experience history by active participation. This tour is provided by dedicated historians who take the time to let you immerse yourself in history. Truly interested in providing a great experience for guests, if you love history, don’t miss this!!!”

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