Overview
Come on to our untold secrets of Williamsburg history tour presented by Junket!
Experience Untold Secrets of Williamsburg to discover the true, dark, and unbelievable stories of the giants of American History who lived here. They helped found our country...but also walked the streets of Williamsburg as living, loving, fighting, and real human beings with personal stories, good and terrible, waiting to be uncovered.
While Colonial Williamsburg is a true museum of living history, many storytellers shy away from the details that made it real and avoid unpopular stories of the great, and terrible, men and women who lived, loved, laughed, killed, and died here.
On this tour experience, instead of stepping carefully around those stories, expert tour guides will dive headfirst into unflinching accounts and gripping backstories of the famous and infamous figures who called Williamsburg home.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide outside Kimball Theater. Your guide will be wearing a Junket T-shirt.
End point
End your tour with a stop at the historic Governor's Palace.
Good to know
Please check in with your tour guide at the meeting location 10-15 minutes before the tour's start time.
What to expect
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West Duke of Gloucester Street
Step into a time machine to the 18th century on this fully-restored colonial street. You'll walk the same worn path as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and countless other American icons.
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The Historic First Baptist Church-Nassau Street Archaeology Project
Stop by the site where archaelogists currently dig to find previously unfound artifacts and evidence of the First Black Baptist Church of Williamsburg and the people who worshipped there. This site was and still is a revered location that gave hope and security to a generation of Christian slaves and free blacks.
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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Visit the Church of the Founding Fathers. Founded in 1682 and constructed in 1715, Bruton Parish heard the prayers, fears, and hopes of five U.S. presidents.
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George Wythe House
Explore the scandal surrounding this founding father's death (or was it a murder?).
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Public Hospital Museum
This hospital was established to house "idiots, lunatics, and persons of insane mind." Often, conditions were not much better than those in jail, but some doctors did their best to improve circumstances for their patients. Following the Civil War, conditions again deteriorated, until the original building burned down.
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Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse
Stand on the steps where the Declaration of Independence was read aloud for the first time, where criminals were led to the whipping post following their sentence, where townspeople gathered to make crucial decisions.
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Raleigh Tavern
This tavern was originally built in 1717, and was a favorite among college students and politicians. It was here that Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and others established the Committees of Correspondence, a forerunner of communication between colonies prior to the outbreak of the American Revolution.
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Secretary's Office
Currently the oldest archival building in the Western Hemisphere, the Secretary's Office safeguarded some of the nation's most important documents after a tragedy at the Capitol.
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Peyton Randolph House
This historic home is marred by the tragic story of the Randolph family's slaves, Eve and George, who went to great lengths to escape.
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Governor's Palace
Though the building you'll see is a reproduction built in 1934, it was constructed from original plans drawn up by Thomas Jefferson, who also once resided in the home while he served as governor of Virginia following the Revolutionary War.
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Market Square
How do you save a bustling pedestrian market from being turned into a congested highway? Find out W.A.R. Goodwin's ingenious solution for saving Market Square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Secrets of Colonial Williamsburg By Junket
Can I cancel Secrets of Colonial Williamsburg By Junket for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min–2 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet your tour guide outside Kimball Theater. Your guide will be wearing a Junket T-shirt.
What's included?
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
What's not included?
- Transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits West Duke of Gloucester Street, The Historic First Baptist Church-Nassau Street Archaeology Project, Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, George Wythe House, Public Hospital Museum, Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, Raleigh Tavern, Secretary's Office.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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