Historic Trolley Tour

4.6 (238 Viator reviews) 2 hrs Richmond area

Historic Trolley Tour
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About this activity

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!

Itinerary

  1. James River · pass by

    Our beautiful river around which Richmond was built

  2. Virginia State Capitol · pass by

    Our state's capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson

  3. Libby Hill Park · 5 min

    Gorgeous view of the river and city skyline, and where our river city was named!

  4. Church Hill Neighorhood · pass by

    Historic neighborhood, with St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death speech, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, which is in the oldest building in the city, Main Street Station, and the 17th Street Farmer's Market, and more!

  5. Museum District · pass by

    Beautiful area of town that is home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a renowned art museum with incredible exhibits, and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

  6. Jackson Ward · pass by

    Known as the birthplace of Black Entrepreneurship and the "Harlem of the South", this neighborhood was home to the US’s first female bank president, Maggie Lena Walker, and Hollywood dancing legend, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Restroom on board

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Please Enter the Main Street Station. You can check in at the Virginia Welcome Center.

End point: Please Enter the Main Street Station. You can check in at the Virginia Welcome Center.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.6/5

238 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star177
  • 4 star37
  • 3 star17
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star6

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Richmond (Viator lists this tour under Richmond; it has no meeting-point coordinates).