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Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour

4.9(25)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 25 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Best Williamsburg Tours
Merchant's Square with decorations, holiday shopping and sweet treats

About this activity

Experience the magic of Colonial Williamsburg Christmas on one of our most popular private walking tours. Discover the beauty of Colonial Williamsburg's Christmastide as we stroll from the Williamsburg Inn along Duke of Gloucester Street, admiring spectacular holiday decorations, historic homes, and 18th-century architecture. Learn how handcrafted wreaths and garlands are created from fresh greenery, fruits, seed pods, oyster shells, feathers, and other natural materials, then judged in the Professional, Amateur, Trades, and Crafts divisions. Your knowledgeable local guide brings history to life with stories of Christmastide traditions celebrated by plantation owners, middling families, and military during the Revolutionary War. It's the perfect way to experience Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Note: Traditional ginger cake is included. Tours before 7PM include a beverage. Grand Illuminations: first three Saturdays in December. Yule Log ceremonies: first three Fridays.

What's included

  • ✓Parking pass
  • ✓Optional hot chocolate, coffee or cider (if available as sometimes the products are sold out or unavailable if after 7pm).
  • ✓Private certified guide familiar with holiday decoration rules and holiday celebrations
  • ✓Guide will have 2 lamps for evening tours. However, guests may want to bring a flashlight/lantern
  • ✓Colonial ginger cakes or African holiday biscuits (no vegan options)

Not included

  • ✕Bottled water
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Warm clothing including gloves and hat for colder weather.
  • ✕Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet in front of the Williamsburg Inn. Passport zone is 75760.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Parking is available in nearby lots using the Passport App

Cancellation policy

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

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