56+ tours, tickets and activities in Richmond, USA. Booking is completed on Viator, with free cancellation on many options.
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You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 100 minute stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.
From £28.46 per person
Richmond, as the birthplace of the United States, is rich with history and culture! Travel through 400 years of history on board our tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide!
From £34.16 per person
If you think history is boring, this tour is here to prove you wrong. Offbeat History takes you on a lively, 90-minute journey through the city’s most offbeat and entertaining stories—the kind that surprise you, make you laugh, and leave you saying, “Wait… that really happened?” With a guide who knows how to bring the fun, this tour dives into the odd characters, strange moments, and head-scratch…
From £34.16 per person
Explore the haunted history of Richmond on this captivating walking tour led by Strange RVA. Wander through the eerie cobblestone streets of Shockoe Bottom, where you’ll hear chilling tales of real hauntings, true crime, and colonial curses. This tour includes insights into the legends surrounding The Devil’s Half Acre, the Church Hill Tunnel curse, and the Richmond Vampire lore. You'll also lear…
From £22.77 per person
Birthplace of the American Revolution, and home to a notorious Civil War spy, Church Hill's colorful past has produced a cadre of restless spirits in its buildings, its graveyards, and under its streets! Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historical Church Hill neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The story of one of the Civil War's most accomplished spies who s…
From £20.49 per person
Your Ghost Host will guide you on a fascinating exploration of Shockoe Bottom, the oldest and most haunted neighborhood in Richmond, where over 400 years of history have produced an ample share of those caught between this world and the next. Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerou…
From £20.49 per person
Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Many of the best clubs and pubs in the area are housed in the historic structures that dot the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond. This trip is created to give you a taste of the best Richmond has to offer, like Farmhouse hard cider, as well as a window into the afterlife of some of its people, such as the four ghosts ru…
From £22.77 per person
Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around the Monroe Park campus as we explore stories that are often left out of your typical college brochures. Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historic neighborhood, this to…
From £20.49 per person
Ascend Richmond's magnificent Capitol Hill with your Ghost Host and you'll find out that it's not just elected officials and security guards who patrol the hallowed halls of Virginia's legislative and executive seat of power, but something beyond this world - something experienced by an amazing number and variety of people over the years. Packed with haunted history, this tour includes several of…
From £20.49 per person
You'll hear an entertaining story about each street mural we see and then have to guess if what you just heard is true or a fanciful lie. Once everyone has guessed, the truth will be revealed.
From £15.18 per person
Explore the dark side of Richmond's history on this tour of Richmond's most unusual true crime locations, from murders that shocked the nation with their disturbing details, to cases that required leaps in investigative technology to solve, murders that make us question our ideas of justice, and cases that created a controversial media circus. The true crime tour of Richmond focuses on illuminati…
From £15.79 per person
Downtown Richmond is full of historic and modern architecture, fascinating history, and beautiful murals and monuments. Use your smart device to explore Downtown, Capitol Square, and Shockoe Slip on your own! App available in English only.
From £29.60 per person
Richmond's role as the Capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War brought more than just legislators to the city's doorstep. The many battles that occurred across the state and beyond resulted in a vast number of prisoners and wounded soldiers that needed a place to go. Many of these individuals found themselves in Richmond, particularly the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood where this tour takes…
From £18.98 per person
Discover the eerie beauty of Richmond's turn of the century Franklin Street. Home to many notable and beautiful landmarks, it's easy to see why spirits of days past would still linger here today. Featuring the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, Main Street Library, Ellen Glasgow House, and other haunted locations, this tour offers a unique glimpse into downtown Richmond's westward expansion.
From £20.49 per person
Explore the history of Richmond's black artists, business leaders, politicians, and innovators on this tour of the Jackson Ward neighborhood. Known for its charming Victorian architecture and powerful historical legacy, the Jackson Ward was long known as the "Harlem of the South" for its innovative and impactful black population. On this historic walking tour, we explore the stories of Richmond's…
From £15.79 per person
Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of Virginia's Capitol grounds in Richmond on this leisurely walking tour. Led by an expert historian, the tour explores significant monuments including the Washington Statue and the Edgar Allan Poe tribute, while honoring the native Americans who once inhabited the area. Gain insights into the early history of Richmond and Virginia through engag…
From £34.16 per person
Explore Richmond with the aid of a professional historian guide, learning about the crucial role the city played in the foundation of American politics, culture, education, architecture, and more. Explore the city's historic businesses, government buildings, schools, and churches.
From £15.79 per person
A beautiful walk through the Church Hill neighborhood. Jane will lead you through this beautiful neighborhood full of colonial and revolutionary history. Amazing architecture and gardens all along the way.
From £30.36 per person
Richmond has rebuilt itself many times, but some stories refuse to stay buried. The Dead Don’t Forget is a 90-minute adults-only ghost walking tour through Shockoe Bottom, designed for guests ages 16 and older who want a deeper look at the city’s darker history. This tour also explores local paranormal traditions tied to Shockoe Bottom, including reports of footsteps, voices, shadowy figures, une…
From £26.56 per person
In 1870, Richmond was a powderkeg. Racial tension following the American Civil War soon boiled over into outright hatred, and a plan was hatched to reinstate a system of White Supremacy by force. However, formerly enslaved African Americans and their allies did not back down without a fight and refused to let their city be taken over. The ensuing siege and battle would leave many dead, and Richmo…
From £15.79 per person
Discover the vibrant mural art scene of Richmond, Virginia, on an engaging guided tour through iconic neighborhoods like Jackson Ward, The Fan, & Brookland Park. Experience the city's transformation through the lens of local artists, as personal anecdotes and historical narratives illuminate the meaning behind these stunning murals. This interactive journey encourages participants to share their…
From £18.98 per person
Step into the shadows of Richmond and uncover the chilling stories hidden within the city’s bloody past. This late-night haunted history ghost tour explores true crime, tragic events, restless spirits, and dark legends connected to some of Richmond’s most historic locations. Led by an engaging guide, you’ll hear gripping tales of murder, mystery, and unexplained activity while walking through str…
From £16.70 per person
Experience a Richmond ghost tour that brings the city’s haunted history to life. This guided haunted history walking tour travels through historic Richmond, beginning at Mason’s Hall and ending at the Egyptian Building. Along the way, hear chilling true history, local ghost stories, tales of murder, and reports of unexplained paranormal activity connected to the locations you visit. Combining eng…
From £13.66 per person
Richmond’s past does not sit neatly behind museum glass. In Church Hill, it rises from river overlooks, burial grounds, preserved homes, literary landmarks, and a sealed railroad tunnel still hidden beneath the neighborhood. This family friendly tour brings those layers together, connecting Richmond’s fires, funerals, Poe connections, early homes, and the Church Hill Tunnel disaster with the ghos…
From £22.76 per person
