Signature Shockoe, Canal 2-Hour Walking Tour

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About the Activity

Tour Richmond's Historic Canal District and Shockoe Bottom, See The Poe Museum, The King Jame's Cross, Murals, and the oldest continuing Mason's Hall in the Commonwealth. You will experience the story of Richmond's growth from small tobacco town to becoming a major financial center and capitol of the Commonwealth. Visit the site of Richmond's infamous slave trade and hear the narrative of prominence and problems in the Ante-Bellum era. Your tour will bring to life the significance of the James River in creating the vibrant city RVA was and has become. We begin at the Valentine First Freedom Center (the site of the original capitol, and conclude at the historic Main St Station. Tour length is approximately two hours.

1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Use of equipment : Other.

Fees : Parking fees. Parking Fees

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Locations in the itinerary

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

1914 E Main St # 16, , Richmond, United States, 23223-6964See The Poe Museum in the oldest existing house in Richmond Here about a true Richmonder Edgar Allen Poe.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Main Street Station

1500 E Main St, Richmond, United States, 23219-3634Visit the Beaux Art Train Station beautifully restored and a beautifuyl example of early 20th century architecture.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Triple Crossing Downtown

113 S Foushee St, Richmond, United States, 23220-5616The only triple crossing of three major railroads in the US located by the canal and the monument to Henry 'Box" Brown.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Canal Walk

Richmond, United StatesWalk along the old Haxall Canal, where the world's largest flour mill (The Gallegos) once made Richmond the flour capitol of the world See the site of the original Street Art/Mural festival and Washington's vision for a canal linking the City to the Ohio River20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Visit the replica of the cross erected to celebrate the first meeting between John Smith and the Native Pamunkey. here the story around early English attempts to settle the area and its growth into a world class tobacco center.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Visit the site of Richmond's infamous Civil War Prison and its most daring escape in 1864. Here the role of Crazy Bett Van Lew in their plans5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Stop by the oldest continuing Masons' Hall in Virginia begun by George Washington in 1785, frequewnted by Marshall, Randall, and Lafayette.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Shockoe Bottom Clay(Pass By)

1714 E Main St, Richmond, United States, 23223-6960Discover the hidden gems of the James River and Shockoe Bottom and the restaurant/nightlife of Main St.View Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

By the Obelisk 14th and Cary StsView Location

End point

The historic Beaux Art Train Station on Main Street in Shockoe BottomView Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Language And Guide

Audio Guide Available In

English

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by The Richmond Tour GuysCreated on 11 Jul 2021Created on 09 Jun 2024

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