Richmond Downtown Walking Tour with Jackson Ward, John Marshall House & Virginia Capitol Building
by The Richmond Tour Guys
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This walking tour covers Richmond’s downtown area over about 100 minutes to 2 hours, including stops in Jackson Ward, the John Marshall House, and the Virginia Capitol Building. The tour begins in historic Jackson Ward, known as the Harlem of the South and Black Wall Street of the South, with a 10-minute introduction. It then moves to the John Marshall House for 10 minutes, where visitors learn about the life and contributions of this Richmond native to the city and nation. Next is a 15-minute visit to Court End, including The Valentine museum, with stories about the Burr treason trial and local landmarks like the Wickham and Davis houses. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at the White House of the Confederacy, explaining Richmond’s role as the Confederate capital, Jefferson Davis’s presidency, the Great Evacuation Fire, and Abraham Lincoln’s visit the day after Richmond’s surrender. A 10-minute visit to the original Medical College of Virginia follows, focusing on its Civil War medical history and related stories. Then the tour stops for 10 minutes at St. John’s Church, the only church designed by Thomas Jefferson’s apprentice, with accounts of the Richmond Theater Fire and Edgar Allan Poe’s connection to the city. Visitors next see the second oldest governor’s mansion in the US and spend 10 minutes in Capitol Square, viewing monuments including the Civil Rights Memorial and learning about Brown v. Board of Education. The Virginia Capitol Building is the next 10-minute stop, covering its history as Virginia’s third capital, Jefferson’s architectural challenges, and a fire in 1870. Another 10-minute stop in Capitol Square highlights the newest monument honoring early European women colonists, the arrival of the first Africans, and the history of slavery in Richmond. The tour ends with a 10-minute visit to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, known as the Church of the Confederacy, featuring Tiffany windows, followed by a 10-minute explanation of a proposed mausoleum for George Washington and six other founding figures. Headsets are provided to maintain safe distancing throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Jackson Ward
The tour begins in Jackson Ward, a historic Richmond neighborhood known as the Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the South. Guests spend about 10 minutes learning about its cultural and economic significance.
10 min
The John Marshall House
Visitors stop for about 10 minutes to hear about John Marshall, a Richmond native, and his important contributions to the city and the United States.
10 min
The Valentine
At The Valentine museum in the Court End neighborhood, the group spends 15 minutes learning about the Wickham and Davis houses, Richmond's role in the Burr treason trial, and a local topic known as Beef Juice.
15 min
White House Of The Confederacy
This 15-minute stop covers Richmond’s time as the Confederate States of America capital, President Jefferson Davis’s years in office, the Great Evacuation Fire, and Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Richmond one day after the city’s surrender.
15 min
Medical College of Virginia
The tour visits the original Medical College of Virginia for 10 minutes, discussing Civil War medical practices, custodial stories, and Richmond’s role as a major medical center during the war.
10 min
Jefferson-designed Church
For 10 minutes, guests see the only church designed by Thomas Jefferson’s apprentice. The guide shares details about the Richmond Theater Fire and Edgar Allan Poe’s connection to Richmond.
10 min
Governor's Mansion and Capitol Square
This 10-minute stop includes the second oldest governor’s mansion in the US and monuments in Capitol Square. The guide explains the Civil Rights Memorial and the Brown v. Board of Education story.
10 min
Virginia Capitol Building
Visitors spend 10 minutes hearing how Richmond became Virginia’s third capital, challenges with Jefferson’s building plans, and a tragic event that occurred there in 1870.
10 min
Capitol Square Newest Monument
This 10-minute visit introduces the newest monument in Capitol Square, covering the first European women in the colony, 12 notable women, the arrival of the first Africans, and Richmond’s history of slavery.
10 min
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
The tour ends with a 10-minute visit to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, known as the Church of the Confederacy, featuring Tiffany stained glass and historic significance.
10 min
Proposed Mausoleum Site
The final 10-minute stop explains the story behind a proposed mausoleum dedicated to George Washington and six other key founding figures of the United States.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets
End point
We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Richmond Downtown Walking Tour with Jackson Ward, John Marshall House & Virginia Capitol Building
by The Richmond Tour Guys
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$75Overview
This walking tour covers Richmond’s downtown area over about 100 minutes to 2 hours, including stops in Jackson Ward, the John Marshall House, and the Virginia Capitol Building. The tour begins in historic Jackson Ward, known as the Harlem of the South and Black Wall Street of the South, with a 10-minute introduction. It then moves to the John Marshall House for 10 minutes, where visitors learn about the life and contributions of this Richmond native to the city and nation. Next is a 15-minute visit to Court End, including The Valentine museum, with stories about the Burr treason trial and local landmarks like the Wickham and Davis houses. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at the White House of the Confederacy, explaining Richmond’s role as the Confederate capital, Jefferson Davis’s presidency, the Great Evacuation Fire, and Abraham Lincoln’s visit the day after Richmond’s surrender. A 10-minute visit to the original Medical College of Virginia follows, focusing on its Civil War medical history and related stories. Then the tour stops for 10 minutes at St. John’s Church, the only church designed by Thomas Jefferson’s apprentice, with accounts of the Richmond Theater Fire and Edgar Allan Poe’s connection to the city. Visitors next see the second oldest governor’s mansion in the US and spend 10 minutes in Capitol Square, viewing monuments including the Civil Rights Memorial and learning about Brown v. Board of Education. The Virginia Capitol Building is the next 10-minute stop, covering its history as Virginia’s third capital, Jefferson’s architectural challenges, and a fire in 1870. Another 10-minute stop in Capitol Square highlights the newest monument honoring early European women colonists, the arrival of the first Africans, and the history of slavery in Richmond. The tour ends with a 10-minute visit to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, known as the Church of the Confederacy, featuring Tiffany windows, followed by a 10-minute explanation of a proposed mausoleum for George Washington and six other founding figures. Headsets are provided to maintain safe distancing throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Jackson Ward
The tour begins in Jackson Ward, a historic Richmond neighborhood known as the Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of the South. Guests spend about 10 minutes learning about its cultural and economic significance.
10 min
The John Marshall House
Visitors stop for about 10 minutes to hear about John Marshall, a Richmond native, and his important contributions to the city and the United States.
10 min
The Valentine
At The Valentine museum in the Court End neighborhood, the group spends 15 minutes learning about the Wickham and Davis houses, Richmond's role in the Burr treason trial, and a local topic known as Beef Juice.
15 min
White House Of The Confederacy
This 15-minute stop covers Richmond’s time as the Confederate States of America capital, President Jefferson Davis’s years in office, the Great Evacuation Fire, and Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Richmond one day after the city’s surrender.
15 min
Medical College of Virginia
The tour visits the original Medical College of Virginia for 10 minutes, discussing Civil War medical practices, custodial stories, and Richmond’s role as a major medical center during the war.
10 min
Jefferson-designed Church
For 10 minutes, guests see the only church designed by Thomas Jefferson’s apprentice. The guide shares details about the Richmond Theater Fire and Edgar Allan Poe’s connection to Richmond.
10 min
Governor's Mansion and Capitol Square
This 10-minute stop includes the second oldest governor’s mansion in the US and monuments in Capitol Square. The guide explains the Civil Rights Memorial and the Brown v. Board of Education story.
10 min
Virginia Capitol Building
Visitors spend 10 minutes hearing how Richmond became Virginia’s third capital, challenges with Jefferson’s building plans, and a tragic event that occurred there in 1870.
10 min
Capitol Square Newest Monument
This 10-minute visit introduces the newest monument in Capitol Square, covering the first European women in the colony, 12 notable women, the arrival of the first Africans, and Richmond’s history of slavery.
10 min
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
The tour ends with a 10-minute visit to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, known as the Church of the Confederacy, featuring Tiffany stained glass and historic significance.
10 min
Proposed Mausoleum Site
The final 10-minute stop explains the story behind a proposed mausoleum dedicated to George Washington and six other key founding figures of the United States.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets
End point
We meet at the turn-in on N 3rd Street between Marshall and Clay Streets
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.