Guided Walking Tour of Jamestown with an Expert Historian

Schedule

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Jamestown Settlement Museum Building | Williamsburg, VA

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Walk in the footsteps of history at 17th century Jamestown - where America began! Hear the stories that bring the past to life!
About this Event

Explore 17th century Jamestown with an award-winning Historian!

THREE OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM!


Sightseeing Tour of Jamestown - 2.5 hours

The SIGHTSEEING TOUR includes an immersive experience at the Jamestown Settlement Museum where you can explore the first permanent English colony!

  • walk within the recreated Fort of 1607
  • interact with soldiers and tradespeople
  • explore the Native American village
  • board replicas of the first three ships
  • enjoy guided exploration of the indoor exhibits



Extended History Tour of Jamestown - 4.5 hours(most popular)

The EXTENDED HISTORY TOUR includes two remarkable museum sites!

You will begin at Jamestown Settlement Museum and see:

  • walk within the recreated Fort of 1607
  • interact with soldiers and tradespeople
  • explore the Native American village
  • board replicas of the first three ships
  • enjoy guided exploration of the indoor exhibits

Then you will walk where history happened at Historic Jamestown on Jamestown Island. Here you will:

  • walk in the footsteps of history at the REAL SITE of JAMESTOWN
  • see real artifacts excavated in New Town in the indoor exhibits
  • explore the National Park property called "New Town" - the site of the settlement from 1620-1699
  • see archival images of Jamestown on the exact spot of previous structures
  • hear stories about exactly what happened where you are standing



VIP Experience of Jamestown - 5.5 hours

Your VIP EXPERIENCE includes EVERYTHING mentioned above

PLUS EXTRA BONUSES:

  • witness 17th century glass-blowing demonstration
  • interact with a real "person of the past"
  • visit remote parts of Jamestown Island on the Loop Road
  • enjoy access to visit the National Park at Yorktown Battlefield
    within 7 days of your Jamestown tour

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Please note: Guided Walking Tours with Historian Tours does not include access to the Preservation Virginia property on Historic Jamestown. Visitors may tour this site independently with an additional ticket purchase, available onsite.


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Jamestown Settlement Museum Building, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, United States

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USD 25.00 to USD 125.00

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