Grand Illumination-Group Christmas Holiday Tour Before Fireworks

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This group walking tour before Grand Illumination explores Colonial Williamsburg's Christmas traditions and picturesque holiday decorations of our historical area. This tour provides insight about the materials, crafts people, construction and design of the wreaths and garlands adorning the exterior of most 18th Century buildings, exhibits and private homes and different judging categories. We meet at the corner of the Duke of Gloucester St and Nassau St (Bryan House) to begin our journey along the Duke of Gloucester. We'll discuss how holidays were celebrated in 17th and 18th Centuries here in Virginia including plantations, our Capital cities and during the Revolutionary War (e.g., Continental Army).
Note: Grand Illuminations are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of December (7pm fireworks).

What's Included

Sanitized wireless Whisper headset to easily hear guide
Guide
Gratuities for guides, if you enjoy your guide, we recommend a 20% tip
Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet on the Duke of Gloucester in front of the Bryan House (ice skating rink will be nearby and cross street is Nassau). Our guide will have an holiday hat and bag of Whisper headsets. The address is technically 105 North Nassau Street, but our guide will meet you on the Duke of Gloucester side.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square

    Walk along Merchant's Square to appreciate our holiday tree and meet us near the ice skating rink. If you have time, take a quick trip out on the ice while you wait for your tour to begin or enjoy a hot beverage.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building

    Enjoy photos near the Williamsburg Capitol building and admire the holiday decorations.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Governor's Palace

    Stop for a holiday selfie. The Governor's Palace was the home of seven Royal Governors and Virginia's first two elected Governors, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bruton Parish Episcopal Church

    Stop to hear how early Virginian's celebrated the Christmastide season.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Best Williamsburg Tours

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Christmas
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
Weddings & Celebrations
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Cancellation Policy

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

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