Description:

On this Signature Tour of Church Hill, you will explore Richmond’s origins in its historic streets, alleys, and mews featuring 19th and early 20th century architecture. On the tour, we visit the site of a 1775 “secret” gathering where Patrick Henry proclaimed, “Give me liberty or give me death!” We discover why  “The Raven” poet called Richmond home. And we reveal the story of Richmond’s Civil War Union Army spymistress. We will stop by the house that overlooked the wharfs, bustling commerce, and warehouses, where Jefferson and Madison visited their friend to discuss matters of a young country. In beautiful Church Hill, every street offers thought provoking tales that form the Richmond narrative.

HIGHLIGHTS

– The home of Poe’s secret love
– Richmond’s first historic district
– Church Hill’s oldest residence
– Libby Hill Park and Overlook
– Slave Quarters … and more

Public Tour Information

– Departs:  Across from St. John’s Church entrance at 24th St. at Broad
– Concludes: at point of departure
– When: Thursday thru Sunday, at 2:30 pm

The Details & Finer Print

Our tours are limited to 14 guests including children

Personal Listening Devises for Guests

We provide a “new-to-Richmond” method of delivering walking tours, using small  “Listening Packs,” worn with a neck lanyard. These receivers, together with sealed personal single-use earphones enable listening to the tour guides’ narration throughout the tour. This allows for social distancing among families and others.

Church Hill Tour Policies:

Tickets are required. A minimum of 2 Adults is necessary to conduct the tour. Please arrive no later than15 minutes prior to the tour to check in, receive your listening pack and personal earphones and gather your group (if this applies.)

We use a ticketless reservation system and all you’ll need is your name and confirmation at check in. If guests are late to the beginning of the tour, their place may be released and given to another party at time of departure.

Refund Policy:

You MUST cancel at least 24 hours before the tour to receive a full refund. NO REFUNDS are available on the day of the tour.

Cancellation Policies:

If we have fewer than 2 adults registered for a tour, we may cancel. We try to make this decision at least 2 hours before departure time. All guests will be notified of any cancellations via text and/or phone. For this reason, please make sure that you have provided us with a phone number to reach you on the day of your tour.

Weather: Our tours happen rain or shine. Please dress accordingly, wearing comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and other sun protection during the dog days of summer. If we encounter extreme conditions and are forced to cancel the tour, you may reschedule for a later tour or receive a full refund.