Top 10 Walking Tours in Richmond

Destination: Richmond.
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 tour includes the following spirited tales: The grim history of Monroe Park that lies hidden under the well-tended landscape of today, a hospital-turned-student dorm that still houses the spirits of long-departed patients, the ghosts of a landmark theater, and more... 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 numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.
Known For: Richmond Historical Tours, Richmond Halloween, Richmond Ghost Tours, Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond New Product.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Richmond.
Join Richmond Brewery Tours for an insiders look at Richmond's premier brewery district - Scott's Addition! The beer scene has exploded since landmark brewing legislation in 2012, and we can’t wait to show you the best our city has to offer on our Richmond Brewery Tour. Highlights include: - Visit three unique breweries to taste a few of their best beers – plenty included to keep your thirst quenched - Hear a brief discussion on how beer is made, and how different steps of the process come together to create your beer - Learn about Richmond’s beer past and present from our expert guides – they know their Richmond beer scene like the back of their hand
Known For: Richmond Food & Drink, Richmond Spring Break, Richmond Beer & Brewery Tours, Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond Small Group.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Richmond.
Engaging walking tour of Historic Hollywood Cemetery, one of the most visited cemeteries in Virginia. Numerous notables have been laid to rest within the cemetery, including US Presidents, six Virginia governors, two Supreme Court justices, prominent authors, suffragists, and many deceased loved ones from the Richmond community and beyond. More than a cemetery, this spectacular outdoor museum with impressive views of the James River, is a living story in stone, iron, and landscape. The skillful design, faithful stewardship, and natural beauty have made it one of the most historic and beautiful cemeteries in the United States and we are grateful to the Hollywood Cemetery for allowing us to bring you for a stroll along its storied paths. $1 donation per guest is included in your cost. Your excursion includes: Experienced Guide and Sightseeing Tips Initial booking requires minimum of 2 pp; once met, add'l bookings of 1–13 are allowed. $5 of each ticket donated to Hollywood Cemetery
Known For: Richmond Historical Tours, Richmond Private and Luxury, Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond New Product.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Richmond.
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 place. This tour will take you to some of the notable sites in the neighborhood, and will also share with you the stories of some of the people with connections to these buildings.
Known For: Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond Historical Tours, Richmond Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Richmond.
The WANDER & WALK Capitol Steps & Stories Guided Walking Tour takes you on a mesmerizing stroll through more than 400 years of Virginia history. The tour includes the history of the changing landscape in Virginia; from our indigenous ancestors, the Algonquin people who already knew this area as Tsenecomoco thousands of years before the English would arrive at Jamestown, to Voices from the Garden, a first of its kind commemoration to women who helped build Virginia, to civil rights monument featuring Barbara Johns, we’ll follow the steps and stories of this grand square, with meandering walkways shaded by native trees in a design realised in 1850. Grounded by the ideals of freedom envisioned by Virginian Thomas Jefferson, our nation’s third president, gaze up at his white columned creation, and continue to wander; pondering the echoes of the past and how they may guide us into the future in this ever-changing landscape.
Known For: Richmond Private and Luxury, Richmond Seasonal, Richmond Historical Tours, Richmond New Product, Richmond Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Richmond.
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.
Known For: Richmond Small Group, Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond Street Art Tour, Richmond Art Tours, Richmond Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Richmond.
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 engaging storytelling that brings the captivating past to life. - Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Virginia's Capitol grounds - Led by an expert historian passionate about architecture and storytelling - Visit significant sites like the Washington Statue and Edgar Allan Poe monument - Learn about the native Americans and the early history of Richmond and Virginia
Known For: Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond Historical Tours, Richmond Architecture Tours, Richmond Art Tours, Richmond Literary Tours, Richmond Small Group.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Richmond.
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 tour, we explore the stories of Richmond's Jackson Ward, its rise, challenges, successes, and crucial figures. Learn about black-owned banks, insurance companies, theaters, and much more.
Known For: Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond Archaeology Tours, Richmond Historical Tours, Richmond Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Richmond.
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.
Known For: Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond Archaeology Tours, Richmond Historical Tours, Richmond Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Richmond.
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 illuminating the history and significance of these strange murders, while providing a new perspective on the tragic and disturbing tales that lurk in the dark side of Richmond's history. The tour has no official age minimum. Due to the mature content of the tour, we advise guests to exercise discretion.
Known For: Richmond Walking Tours, Richmond Ghost Tours, Richmond Crime Tours, Richmond Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 1 hour.