Tours & Activities in Richmond

Peer beyond the veil with this spooky self-guided tour of Fredericksburg's supernatural side. Hear chilling true tales of colonial specters, poltergeists in the Rising Sun Tavern, and more.

Step into the shadows of Shockoe Bottom on this bone-chilling haunted walking tour by US Ghost Adventures.

Hop onto our 14-passenger bus and explore Richmond in the best way possible - though pizza and ice cream! We’ll visit three of our favorite pizza spots AND three incredible ice cream shops for a fun, filling, and (obviously) delicious afternoon. Highlights include: - Try pizza made from a naturally-fermented sourdough crust, and taste the difference - Three different pizzas, three different pizza styles - Visit an award-winning ice cream maker’s very first scoop shop We suggest bringing a bottle of water – we’re visiting places with the best pizza and ice cream, not necessarily the places with the largest dining room. This means that sometimes, we’ll visit take-out only spots that won’t seat guests or serve water.

Discover the iconic Bodie Island Lighthouse, standing tall as a beacon of North Carolina's rich maritime history.

Taste the best of Richmond’s most diverse neighborhood with the city’s top-rated, most delicious walking food tour! Sample food from 5-6 restaurants and explore the history and sights of Richmond's Arts District.

Rapidly-evolving Scott’s Addition is quickly becoming Richmond’s go-to for food, drink, and fun. This one-time industrial neighborhood just west of downtown is now home to more breweries, cideries, and entertainment venues that you can count. And we haven’t even started talking about food yet! Joining Discover Richmond Tours means exploring the neighborhood as an insider. You will visit several top restaurants, markets, and eateries, sampling delicious food and snacks from each. You’ll get a glimpse of the booming craft beverage industry that is bringing the world to Richmond. And you’ll get to discover Scott’s Addition like a true Richmonder. Highlights include: - Visit up to 5 establishments to taste one of their best dishes – more than enough food for a meal! - Learn about Scott’s Addition’s days as an industrial powerhouse – who exactly is Scott anyway? - Whet your whistle with a beverage from at least one local brewery or cidery

Discover the natural beauty at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, visit the enigmatic Bodie Island Lighthouse, and explore stories that span centuries.

Dive into Richmond’s dramatic history as you explore the gravesites of Jefferson Davis, James Monroe, a Titanic survivor, and more.

Learn more about Richmond's eerie past and the mythology and superstitions surrounding this skillfully constructed resting place. Its revered grounds are home to some of history's most well-known figures, and there are numerous tales of unusual occurrences on the usually tranquil grounds. Our Richmond Hollywood Cemetery Tour provides a close-up look at the oldest public cemetery in the city. The tales of these holy grounds are a true picture of the vibrant legacy of Richmond, from important presidents whose public service shaped the history of America to legends of slain soldiers who may still defend the city.

Dive deep into the journey from mockery to mastery, discovering the transition from Langley's failures to the Wright Brothers' groundbreaking success.

Discover Richmond on a private guided tour. Make your way around the city in a Tuk Tuk and see the highlights of Virginia’s capital, including Monument Avenue, Hollywood Cemetery, and more.

Our 2-Hour Hollywood Cemetery Segway tour is one of our most popular Segway tours. Not only is Hollywood Cemetery the second most visited cemetery in the country behind Arlington, but it is just a beautiful place with so much history and some incredible views of the city and the river! Reservations required.

Take a sip of liquid courage and embark on a haunted pub crawl. Visit haunted historic sites in Richmond and the city’s coolest, creepiest, pubs on a journey through the Shockoe Bottom district.

Explore the historic Church Hill area by Segway tour and explore notable sites on this 2-hour tour.   Church Hill is known as the site of Virginia's second revolutionary convention, where Patrick Henry gave his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech in St. John's Episcopal Church. Step back in time on this tour experience various parts of History!

Taste the best of Richmond’s oldest neighborhood with a walking food tour, visiting 5 local tasty establishments.

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

Enjoy a leisurely bicycle tour through downtown Richmond's historic sites and the lush landscapes of the Riverfront. Hear the region's origins, discover street art, and see scenic river & city views.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Discover the quirky heart of Richmond's so-called "Mile of Style." Soak up local color as you visit 5 or 6 different restaurants, cafes, and shops to experience Carytown like a local.

Downtown Richmond is full of historic and modern architecture, fascinating history, and beautiful murals and monuments. Use your smart device to explore Downtown, Capitol Square, and Shockoe Slip on your own! App available in English only.

Discover Richmond’s economic and government hub on this tour and scavenger hunt. Learn local history going back to the 1700s walking in downtown, Capitol Square, and Shockoe Bottom.

Our 2-Hour Public Art Segway tour will explore some of the many incredible murals around the city. Artists have been brought from all over the world to Richmond over the past 8 years to create amazing works of art on buildings around town. With over 150 murals all around the city, Richmond has become a premier art destination!

Climb Richmond's Capitol Hill on a walking tour to see that it's not just elected officials and security guards who patrol the hallowed halls of Virginia's legislative and executive seat of power.

Find additional information and a lower price at Discover Richmond Tours On this 2.5 to 3 hour walking tour, you’ll explore Carytown and its bustling food scene as you snack and sample from 5 to 6 different restaurants, cafes, and shops. You'll hear how these merchants started their business and learn from the guide about the fun and quirky history of Richmond, Virginia and the neighborhood of Carytown. Come directly to our website for the lowest price! Please contact us immediately after booking at (804) 479-8929 or hello@discoverrichmondtours.com so we can provide the meeting location for your specific tour date!

Explore the hidden gems in the heart of downtown Richmond. Discover 150-year-old ruins, see the unique Pipeline Walk, and revel in the roaring rapids on this guided hiking tour of James River Park.

Discover Richmond's most interesting and unique feature - the James River! This guided hike will show off the best the park has to offer, without having to worry about getting lost or missing something. Sweeping views of downtown Richmond interspersed with feeling lost in nature - there's something for every outdoor lover!

Explore the rapidly-evolving Scott’s Addition neighborhood on a guided walking tour. Get to know the food and beverage makers within Richmond’s latest culinary hotspots, with tastings included.

Countless stories of heroism, tales of historical figures real and imagined, and hidden nooks and crannies await in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood. Use your smart device to explore Church Hill on your own!

Explore Shockoe Bottom, the oldest and most haunted neighborhood in Richmond, on a walking ghost tour. Hear how over 400 years since its creation have led this district to be full of ghostly stories.

Find additional information and a lower price at Discover Richmond Tours Ready to discover downtown Richmond? Richmond’s revitalized Arts District, will capture your imagination with a mix of historically-significant architecture, under-the-radar restaurants, and inspiring art galleries. Joining Discover Richmond Tours means exploring the neighborhood as an insider. You will sample delicious food and snacks from several amazing spots, meet chefs and business owners to discover their passion for their craft, and hear the stories that make this one of Richmond’s most defining neighborhoods. But most of all, we’ll make sure you have fun doing it. Highlights include: - Visit up to 6 establishments to taste one of their best dishes – more than enough food for a meal! - Learn about Jackson Ward’s unique architecture, about the story behind Grace St., and about the weather indicator that once marked Richmond’s highest point - Meet the chef’s and owners behind downtown’s food scene