Williamsburg Christmas Tours: Our 5 Picks for December

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, Will, or Cynthia, learning how fresh fruit, herbs, flowers, and historic objects become judged holiday decorations. The 90-minute route covers Merchants Square, Duke of Gloucester Street, the Capitol, Governor’s Palace, and Bruton Parish Church. Parking and seasonal treats are included, but Colonial Williamsburg admission is not.

“Cyndi was very knowledgeable and shared historic information as well as details about the materials and construction process of the beautiful colonial decorations. We got to ask lots of questions and the walk was just the right amount of time and distance. It was nice to have just our group. The ginger cookies and hot chocolate were a nice treat! We would recommend Cyndi as a guide to anyone who enjoys history and gardening.”

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2.Guided Colonial Christmas Tour in Williamsburg

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

Spend 90 minutes walking Colonial Williamsburg with a costumed guide such as Tom, Madame Lexi, or Elizabeth. Hear how colonists marked Christmas, learn church customs, visit the Geddy and St. George Tucker homes, and receive a candle. The tour begins and ends at Blair Street and East Duke of Gloucester Street.

“Tom was an excellent guide. He knew so much about Williamsburg and was really entertaining and fun. Definitely recommend this tour!!”

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3.Colonial Williamsburg: Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · from $25

Walk Colonial Williamsburg with an English-speaking guide in colonial costume, starting at the Capitol Building. Over two hours, you’ll see festive decorations, hear how 18th-century residents marked Christmas, learn the story of America’s first Christmas tree, and uncover the Masons’ unusual December 27 service.

“Tom did an excellent job and had so many great stories about the building and time period. He knew the origin of so many sayings we still use today. It was so fun and informative!”

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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 one hour through Colonial Williamsburg with Lonnie Sandifer, stopping at Bruton Parish Church, decorated historic homes, St. George Tucker House, and Raleigh Tavern. You’ll hear how Christmas was observed in the 18th century, how Virginia traditions changed, and how to make similar decorations yourself.

“Wonderful guide and we learned some interesting facts. Our guide was friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed this one hour walk. It was just enough and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own the rest of the day.”

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5.Williamsburg: Christmastime in Virginia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour

Join an English-speaking guide for a leisurely one-hour walk through Colonial Williamsburg’s Christmas display. Starting at Duke of Gloucester and Palace Green Streets, you’ll learn about 18th-century holiday customs, handcrafted decorations, and simple ways to make similar designs at home. Colonial Williamsburg admission is not required.

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