Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

4.0(51)2 hFree cancellationBy Action Day Trips

About this activity

Don’t just learn about American history… live it! At Colonial Williamsburg, America’s Colonial past comes to life through beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactors. Stroll down historic streets as this tour reveals everything you need to know about Williamsburg, early America, colonial life, and more. Williamsburg has a complex history that predates the U.S. by almost 150 years! Explore its origins, the struggles during the revolution, and the people who shaped it. Plus, learn about its restoration, with John Rockefeller’s involvement.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's included

✓Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
✓Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
✓Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
✓Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
✓Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
✓Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
✓Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
✓Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
✓Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

✕No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and pickup

Begin from Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Site entry is free. This audio tour covers 30 historic buildings from the outside. Tickets to enter select buildings are available separately. Take your time, enjoy the tour first, and decide afterward which interiors you would like to visit.
Check the official Colonial Williamsburg website before your visit for current hours, events, and planning information.
Due to ongoing rehabilitation work on Colonial Parkway, several sections between Yorktown and Williamsburg are closed or under detours. Please check the official NPS website for the latest updates on closures and detours.
Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share a tour by using separate earbuds. We recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing nearby guests.

Cancellation policy

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

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