Best Walking Tours in Richmond

Discover the beauty of Richmond on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Richmond by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Richmond

Richmond Downtown Walking Tour in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (180 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 37.50

 

You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 100 minute stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.

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Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (179 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 90.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Find additional information and pricing at Discover Richmond Tours. Joining Discover Richmond Tours means exploring Church Hill in a unique way. You will sample delicious food and snacks from up to 5 different restaurants, cafes, and bakeries, possibly including wood-fired pastries, classic Richmond comfort food, authentic Ethiopian Fare, and more! You’ll learn about the birthplace of Richmond and it’s heroes, and hear how our partner merchants got their start. But most of all, we’ll make sure you have fun doing it. Be sure to bring water and comfortable shoes – we’ll be standing at most of our stops, and we’ll be in and out too quickly for water and other beverages to be served. Please contact us immediately after booking at (804) 479-8929 or [email protected] so we can provide the meeting location for your specific tour date!

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Arts District Food Tour in Richmond with Discover Richmond in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (144 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 90.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

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

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Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom  in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (144 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 26.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Welcome to Richmond Ghost Tours' exploration of the city's haunted past as the second-largest slave market in the United States and the Confederate capital during the Civil War. Richmond is home to some terrifying ghost stories as well as an interesting past. With an hour or 90 minutes of easy, accessible walking, let our educated local guides lead you on an adventure in Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill to 8 or 12 locations. We advise all of our visitors to be vigilant throughout the walking tour because you never know when a ghost can be spotted! We are the top-rated, spookiest, and most real ghost tour online! For a genuinely terrifying encounter, we offer chilling tales that are rarely spoken!

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The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (134 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 90.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

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 [email protected] so we can provide the meeting location for your specific tour date!

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Hiking the James River in Richmond, VA in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (29 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 38.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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!

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Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (29 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 27.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Birthplace of the American Revolution, and home to a notorious Civil War spy, Church Hill's colorful past has produced a cadre of restless spirits in its buildings, its graveyards, and under its streets! Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historical Church Hill neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The story of one of the Civil War's most accomplished spies who still haunts the site where her home once was, the spirits of a Civil War hospital, tales of the paranormal at one of Church Hill's most notable restaurants, and more... Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

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Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl  in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (27 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Many of the best clubs and pubs in the area are housed in the historic structures that dot the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond. This trip is created to give you a taste of the best Richmond has to offer, like Farmhouse hard cider, as well as a window into the afterlife of some of its people, such as the four ghosts rumored to haunt St. John's Church.

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Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (24 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 26.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Your Ghost Host will guide you on a fascinating exploration of Shockoe Bottom, the oldest and most haunted neighborhood in Richmond, where over 400 years of history have produced an ample share of those caught between this world and the next. Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

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Scott's Addition Brews & Bites Tour in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (18 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 110.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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 a handful 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 two local breweries

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Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 27.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Ascend Richmond's magnificent Capitol Hill with your Ghost Host and you'll find out that it's not just elected officials and security guards who patrol the hallowed halls of Virginia's legislative and executive seat of power, but something beyond this world - something experienced by an amazing number and variety of people over the years. Packed with haunted history, this tour includes several of Richmond's best known ghost stories, including: Our Haunted Executive Mansion, the Great Theatre Fire, spirits in Capitol Square, and more...

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Self Guided Richmond Scavenger Hunt: City Center Spectacles in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)

From $ 12.31

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Let’s Roam is the ultimate app-led adventure hunt company! Wander to the finest landmarks and hidden gems, tackling trivia questions and conquering challenges. Collaborate with your team or compete head-to-head as you discover new facts and forge unforgettable memories. Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for daily excitement, bachelorette extravaganzas, birthday celebrations, corporate team-building, and beyond! Each player selects a dynamic role, with challenges tailored uniquely to them.

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Uncivil Wards History Tour in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Richmond's role as the Capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War brought more than just legislators to the city's doorstep. The many battles that occurred across the state and beyond resulted in a vast number of prisoners and wounded soldiers that needed a place to go. Many of these individuals found themselves in Richmond, particularly the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood where this tour takes place. This tour will take you to some of the notable sites in the neighborhood, and will also share with you the stories of some of the people with connections to these buildings.

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Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks in Richmond

Richmond , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 20.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

You'll hear an entertaining story about each street mural we see and then have to guess if what you just heard is true or a fanciful lie. Once everyone has guessed, the truth will be revealed.

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Local Tips for Richmond

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Richmond at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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