The 5 Best Williamsburg Christmas Tours

1.Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Walk Colonial Williamsburg with a private guide such as Bambi, Cynthia, or Will, learning how fresh fruit, herbs, flowers, and historic objects become judged holiday wreaths. The 90-minute evening tour visits the Williamsburg Inn, Duke of Gloucester Street, the Capitol, Governor’s Palace, Bruton Parish Church, and Merchants Square.

“Loved everything about the tour. The details of the different Christmas decorations in the Historic area were very informative. Love visiting this time of year.”

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2.Guided Colonial Christmas Tour in Williamsburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $25Best value

Walk Colonial Williamsburg for 90 minutes with a costumed guide such as Tom, Madame Lexi, or Elizabeth. Hear colonial Christmas customs, church traditions, pirate lore, and stories tied to the Geddy House, St. George Tucker House, Palmer home, Bruton Parish, and the Capitol.

“Our guide was very informative and friendly, we learned a lot about the history of Christmas in colonial times. Very disappointed that there were NO decorations, none! It was a little deceiving with the Christmas decorations on the Viator website when we purchased the tickets.”

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3.Colonial Williamsburg: Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · from $25

Spend two hours walking Colonial Williamsburg with a costumed English-speaking guide, often praised for lively storytelling. See festive decorations, hear about 18th-century Christmas customs, learn the local story of America’s first Christmas tree, and return to the Capitol Building.

“Tom was a great guide. He shared his extensive knowledge of history in a very entertaining way.”

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4.1 Hour Christmastide Walking Tour in Virginia Past and Present

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Walk with Lonnie Sandifer through Colonial Williamsburg’s Christmas displays, from Bruton Parish Church to Raleigh Tavern Bakery. You’ll hear how Christmas looked in the 18th century, learn how to make classic decorations, and see how Virginia shaped modern holiday customs.

“Lonnie was very knowledgeable about the decorations and tour was very interesting. He was able to take us back in time to appreciate and understand Christmas time in Colonial Williamsburg”

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5.Williamsburg: Christmastime in Virginia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour

Join Lonnie Sandifer Tours for a one-hour English walking tour through Colonial Williamsburg’s Christmas display. You’ll see handcrafted decorations on historic buildings, learn about 18th-century holiday customs, find a memorable family photo spot, and pick up ideas for making decorations at home.

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