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RICHMOND’S STORYTELLERS SINCE 2014

Welcome. We are the RICHMOND TOUR GUYS. Since 2014, we have presented weekly tours of Richmond. We continue to reimagine, enhance and improve our tours, now offering four Signature Tours: Downtown, Church Hill, Shockoe and The Capitol. Additionally, we offer Private, Group, Custom, Specialty & Seasonal, and Step-On tours in Virginia’s most historic city.

You will be captivated by the colorful stories of Richmond’s past and marvel at the hip city it has become. Our tours are acclaimed by locals and visitors alike who discover fun, history-based stories and embrace ways to experience the River City like never before. the RICHMOND TOUR GUYS are the perfect way to discover why Frommer’s said “While you weren’t looking, Richmond got cool.”

“Took 3 tours…their guides are knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and sometimes even funny.”

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The RICHMOND TOUR GUYS offer six types of experiences to provide a selection of tours for nearly every guided tour possibility. Our tours are perfect for individuals or families, friends, or groups. Offerings include distinct, two-hour, history-based, neighborhood walking tours, to a custom designed tour lasting a full or multiple days, These tours are sure to please.

Public Signature Tours

Four distinct neighborhoods, each having their own story are presented as separate tours, lasting 2 hours. Available during our Public Season from Mid-March through Thanksgiving weekend.

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Private Signature Tours

Do you want a tour that fits your schedule? Perhaps a more one-on-one tour for you or family? Our Private Signature Tours are perfect for one to five people. These are offered year-round.

Group Tours

If you have a group of six or more, then a tour tailored to your personal schedule is perfect. You may consider one of our four Walking tours. Please plan ahead.

Specialty & Seasonal Tours

Discover fascinating aspects of Richmond such as Hollywood Cemetery, Civil War Richmond or themed subject tours like the Edgar Allan Poe story or Richmond’s famous Murals. Available year-round with advance planning.

Experience Richmond Tours

These three ride-along tours provide an overview of Richmond’s neighborhoods, driving through old and new to learn how each have helped to shape todays’ River City. Available year-round with advance planning.

Step-On Tours

For schools, associations, tour operators and bus groups, we provide Step-on Select Bus Tours for a comprehensive Richmond  experience. Available year-round with advance planning.

Signature TOURS

Whether taken as a  seasonal Public Tour or a Private Tour, our four Signature Tours each offer a distinct  story of Virginia’s past that highlight how events in Richmond played a major role in the growth of the River City and in America’s history. Each of the four tours – Downtown, Church Hill, Shockoe and Capitol – reveal the remarkable and entertaining stories unique to each district.

A stroll along the historic streets of Downtown Richmond. You’ll walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers. Highlights include John Marshall’s house, The White House of the Confederacy, the Egyptian Building and beautiful Capitol Square.

Riverfront Canal Cruises in Richmond

40-minute, historically narrated boat tours of the james river and kanawha canal along downtown richmond’s historic canal walk..

• Riverfront Canal Cruises

Enjoy a Canal Cruise Along the Kanawha Canal in Downtown Richmond

Looking for fun and unique things to do in downtown richmond.

The boat tours travel along downtown Richmond's historic Canal Walk and review centuries of Richmond’s history, from Powhatan’s Chiefdom to the first commercially successful electric streetcar in the world, all while traveling in authentically styled canal boats. Travelers can see the unique Triple Crossing railroad, tobacco warehouses that have been converted into trendy lofts, the Virginia Capital Trail, the Low Line gardens and James River wildlife.

Hourly Historic Tours

40-minute historically narrated tours.

The canal boat tours of the James River and Kanawha Canal operate throughout the season, seven days a week from May through September, and with varying hours in April, October and November.

• Tours depart on the hour from the Canal’s Turning Basin at 139 Virginia Street, in Downtown Richmond, Virginia.
• Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis at the Turning Basin’s ticket kiosk and online up to 18 hours in advance - HERE .
• Boats can accommodate up to 25 passengers and are accessible to those with physical disabilites.
• No pets are allowed except for registered service animals.

PLEASE NOTE : Even when it appears that tickets may be sold out online, we do still keep a number of walk-up tickets available at the ticket kiosk for each historic tour. Try arriving early or calling 804-649-2800 .

BOAT TOUR HOURS

Fri. & Sat.: Noon – 7PM

Sun.: Noon – 5PM

May – September

Mon. – Fri.: Noon – 7PM

Sat.: 11AM – 8PM

Sun.: 11AM – 7PM

Thurs. – Sat.: Noon – 7PM

Fri. – Sun.: Noon – 5PM

Last day of the 2024 season is November 10.

• Adults: $15
• Children (5 - 12 years old): $8
• Children 4 and under: FREE
• Seniors (65 years and up): $8
• $1 off historic tour tickets to all teachers, first responders, healthcare workers and military personnel who show a valid work I.D. at the ticket kiosk.

Richmond Private Charters

Private charters are the perfect outing for field trips, celebrations and family gatherings..

Canal cruise private charters are available as one- or two-hour private boat tours that are a favorite for family reunions, celebrating birthdays, engagements, corporate retreats, business groups, churches, clubs and so many more group outings. Private charters may be scheduled for any day and time during the season, but must be reserved a minimum of two weeks in advance.

Customers may choose for their boat ride to be historically narrated, or they can choose to forgo the historic narration and take in the sights while listening to light music over a provided speaker or simply conversing with their fellow guests. The boats can be outfitted with tables of various sizes that can accommodate light refreshments or a more formal, catered meal (catering is not provided by Riverfront Canal Cruises).

Pricing and Guidelines

Your chartered boat(s) may be set up in one of the following (3) configurations:

• Dining style has tables and chairs, seating a maximum of 20 passengers.
• Cocktail style has chairs, benches and a small table, seating a maximum of 22 passengers.
• Excursion style has chairs and benches, seating a maximum of 25 passengers.
• $165 per boat / per hour
• $130 per boat / per hour for seniors and non-profits/educational groups

The 32-foot-long boats are covered with a canopy to protect riders from the weather, but we recommend that all passengers check the weather the day of and dress accordingly. The boats are handicapped accessible and can accommodate up to two wheelchairs.

Charters may be scheduled for any day and time during the boating season, are dependent on weather conditions and are scheduled on an individual basis, subject to availability.

Please book charters a minimum of two weeks in advance. Once scheduled, cruises can be canceled up to 7 days in advance without penalty. All reservations must be made online.

You may hire your own caterer or bring your own food and beverages on your private charter. Riverfront Canal Cruises requires compliance with all applicable Virginia ABC laws and regulations for all private charters that bring alcohol. Unless you have hired a caterer to provide alcoholic beverages, this is likely to include obtaining your own banquet license. Information about the laws and the banquet license application are available on the Virginia ABC website . We do not hire caterers, serve or set up food and beverage service for private charters. We do, however, set up the tables and chairs/benches on the boats in advance of your charter.

Interested? Schedule online now!

Questions? Email [email protected] or call our ticket kiosk at 804-649-2800 .

Directions to Riverfront Canal Cruises

Canal walk turning basin.

Address: 139 Virginia St, Richmond, VA 23219

Parking Garage and Lot Locations Nearby

All of these locations are pay-to-park.

• East Cary and Virginia Street parking deck (fronting Virginia St)
• Surface parking lot along the Flood Wall between Virginia Street and 12th Street
• 14th and East Cary Street parking deck
• 12th and Canal Street parking deck
• Omni/James Center parking deck (underground, limited space) at 12th and East Cary Streets
• 15th and East Cary Street surface lots

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John Marshall House

The mission of the John Marshall House is to engage the public about the life and legacies of the Great Chief Justice, his Richmond home, and the enslaved people who labored here through historic preservation and education.

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John Marshall is best known as the “Great Chief Justice” for his role in creating the modern Supreme Court. He served from 1801 until 1835 and his influential decisions, such as  Marbury v. Madison , helped shape the principle of judicial review. With the largest collection of original Marshall family pieces, guided tours of his home offer an in-depth look at the formation of American government through the lens of the federal judiciary.

Marshall had his home built in Richmond’s historic Court End neighborhood in 1790 and lived there for forty-five years until his death.

The home remained in the Marshall family until the Chief Justice’s granddaughters sold the land to the City of Richmond in 1907. When the City announced plans to demolish the house to build a high school, the leadership of Preservation Virginia protested. In 1911, the house was placed in the care of Preservation Virginia to be restored and opened to the public.

African American History at the John Marshall House

The Black history connected to the John Marshall House is incredibly rich. It is filled with stories of the families that were built under enslavement, and endured in Richmond’s urban landscape. People like Robin Spurlock, enslaved valet to John Marshall saw the city grow to host the second largest domestic slave market in the country. He witnessed the development of Gabriel’s uprising, and the formation of the American judiciary while he and his wife raised their own three children in slavery.

We are fortunate to have substantial records, first-hand accounts and primary sources that provide glimpses into the lives of the individual enslaved by John Marshall. Though we have only begun to study the history of the Black presence here, we aim to continue to research and build strong relationships with descendants, collect oral histories, and present the individual stories that truly highlight the African American experience here. Moving forward, we hope to continue to be able to provide a detailed context for how these people lived and how they viewed their lives at the Marshall House.

For more in-depth information, and primary source material please email us at [email protected] .

818 East Marshall St. Richmond, VA 23219

John Marshall House Hours

Interior tours are available March- December each year:

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In a 45-minute tour guided by one of our trained educators, you’ll learn about the life and legacy of John Marshall. Engage with your guide and discuss Marshall’s impact on the federal judiciary and the ways those decisions influence us today. Purchase tickets here: TOUR.

Turn your visit into a day trip! We’re walking distance from several historic attractions in Richmond’s Court End neighborhood, including the Virginia State Capitol, the Library of Virginia and the Valentine. We also offer a block ticket to our historic site Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown in nearby Hanover County.

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The John Marshall House offers students, teachers and parents the opportunity to learn history where it actually happened. To host a field trip at the John Marshall House, contact [email protected] or 804-648-7998.

We also offer educational resource packets and videos on our website that address Virginia Standards of Learning components. Click here to download and view these free materials.

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Interior tours are available march-december each year:.

We value the Marshall House’s African American community’s history and would love for you to be a part of the process of gathering more information about the Black presence here. If you are a descendant of the Marshall House or a member of the community and would like to share your family’s history or your knowledge of the African American history here, please contact us at [email protected] or 804.648.7998

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Mimosa Trail: Top 3 Historic Brunch Spots In Richmond VA

Those with a discerning taste and a passion for history should check out these historic brunch spots in Richmond VA

As I discovered on a recent trip, Richmond is not only a treasure trove for history lovers , but is also a vibrant hub for cultural and culinary delights.

So what could be better than combining the two and exploring historical sites while sipping a Mimosa and enjoying a delectable brunch?

There are currently 45 restaurants on the Richmond Region Mimosa Trail , with a wide range of offerings. This post is focused on the historic ones that I visited, but if you’re a foodie, you’ll want to hit the road and taste everything that Richmond has to offer.

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For their brunch offerings and historic value, my top brunch spots in the Richmond VA area are Hanover Tavern, Martha’s Kitchen and Lemaire Restaurant at the Jefferson Hotel.

Sip & Savor On Richmond Region Mimosa Trail

There’s nothing quite as relaxing as a weekend brunch with a Mimosa, and thanks to the Richmond Region Mimosa Trail, you have a lot of choices.

The Mimosa Trail showcases a vibrant tapestry of flavors, settings and vibes. Along the way, participants can enjoy gourmet dishes, locally sourced ingredients, and the warm Southern hospitality that Richmond is famous for.

The trail features more than 40 restaurants , some with live entertainment, others with luxurious settings and rooftop views, so you’re sure to find the perfect venue.

Remember to bring along a designated driver or use a ride service for transportation.

1. Historic Hanover Tavern

You can’t get any more historic than Hanover Tavern in Hanover Courthouse. The Tavern was a stage coach stop in the early 1700s, offering hospitality to such guests as George Washington , Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayette.

As if that weren’t enough, the well-known patriot Patrick Henry lived in the tavern with his wife Sarah Shelton, who was the daughter of the tavern owner. He occasionally served as host in the absence of his father-in-law.

And during the American Revolution , Lord Cornwallis and Colonel Tarleton made their headquarters at the Hanover Tavern for two weeks in 1784, enroute to the historic defeat of Yorktown.

If you’re visiting Richmond, don’t miss a tour of historic Saint John’s Church, where Patrick Henry gave his fiery speech in 1775.

Location : 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd, Hanover, VA Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What to Eat : I had a Crabcake Sandwich and Grits with a Mimosa. I’m a bit of a Maryland blue claw crab connoisseur, and give it five stars! The grits were awesome too!

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Those who prefer the brunch menu can choose Chicken and Waffles, Quiche, or French Toast among many other offerings.

As a history buff, I also spent a lot of time walking through this restaurant that is part museum and part dining establishment. It has also been home to the Barksdale Theatre, since 1953.

2. Martha’s Kitchen

Nestled in the heart of New Kent, VA, Martha’s Kitchen stands as a testament to Southern hospitality and timeless culinary tradition.

This beloved eatery is more than just a stop on the Richmond Region Mimosa Trail; it’s a slice of history and a celebration of homecooked goodness!

Walking through the front door is like walking into your grandmother’s house. You instantly feel like you’re home!

The restaurant was named after Martha Washington, the First Lady who resided nearby at her family’s plantation.

The building the restaurant is housed in is rich with history . Edmund Hockaday built the earliest part of the building about 1810. The house was nearly doubled in size in 1830s, with more additions by 1901 and in the 1950s.

The menu at Martha’s is a delightful journey through classic Southern cuisine. Known for its hearty, homecooked dishes, the restaurant offers a variety of options that cater to every palate.

Whether you’re a history buff or a food enthusiast, Martha’s Kitchen is a must-visit on the Richmond Region Mimosa Trail. Its historical significance, combined with its delectable menu, makes it a standout destination that promises to delight and satisfy.

Location : 2495 New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA Brunch : Special Sunday Brunches between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

What to Eat:  I ate at Martha’s in the evening, but still enjoyed a Mimosa, along with Lemon-Pepper Chicken, Fried Brussel Sprouts (had to try them), Grits and Mac and Cheese.

Want to eat and learn some Richmond history at the same time? Try the popular Church Hill Food Tour or Arts District Food Tour . These guided tours provide historic background as well as tasty stops at a wide variety of restaurants.

For those who love breakfasts, Martha’s offers Country Fried Steak, Biscuits and Gravy and Breakfast Bowls, among many other mouth-watering choices.

3. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

In the heart of Richmond, nestled within the luxurious Jefferson Hotel , Lemaire Restaurant offers a dining experience that seamlessly blends historical grandeur with contemporary elegance.

This distinguished establishment is a highlight of the Richmond Region Mimosa Trail, and is well known for its Sunday Champagne Brunches that sell out weeks in advance. (There is a two-hour seating limit and reservations are recommended 90 days in advance).

Lemaire, named after Etienne Lemaire, the maitre d’hotel to President Thomas Jefferson, offers a refined dining experience that echoes the sophistication of its namesake.

Lemaire’s menu is a culinary masterpiece, celebrating the flavors of Virginia with a modern twist. Every dish showcases locally sourced ingredients, ensuring each plate is fresh, vibrant, and full of character.

Like the other brunch spots in Richmond that I’ve mentioned, dining at Lemaire is not just about the food. It’s about the ambiance, the service, and the sense of history that pervades every corner of the establishments.

The Champagne Sunday Brunch at the Jefferson Hotel is a luxurious dining experience that is a tradition in Richmond. The Brunch offers a bountiful buffet with a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes, including seafood, made-to-order omelet station, and lots of decadent desserts.

Here is a sample menu .

Location : 101 West Franklin Street, Richmond VA Brunch: Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. first seating. 1:30 p.m. last seating.

What to Eat : Everything on the breakfast menu at the Jefferson is delectable. I didn’t experience the Sunday Brunch, but had a three-egg Omelet made to order with Spinach and Cheddar Cheese, along with a Mimosa and Grits. Delicious!

Where To Stay In Richmond VA

If you’re visiting Richmond from out of town, you have lots of lodging choices , from the luxurious Jefferson Hotel to budget hotels around the Richmond International Airport (only about a 10-minute drive from downtown Richmond)

Wrap-Up Of Richmond’s Mimosa Trail

Whether you’re a brunch enthusiast or simply looking to explore the city’s culinary landscape, Richmond Region Mimosa Trail promises a refreshing and indulgent adventure.

As you traverse the Mimosa Trail, make sure you try one of these historic venues. You will find more than just a good meal. You’ll get to discover some of Virginia’s rich history and get to enjoy its unique culture.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a fun weekend getaway, the Mimosa Trail offers an unparalleled dining experience that is deeply rooted in Richmond’s heritage.

Richmond also offers lots of sightseeing tours for those who want to learn about the city’s history. I highly recommend visiting Hollywood Cemetery , where many of the South’s most renowned Civil War figures are buried.

Related Post: If you’re traveling in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, check out brunch at the historic Hotel Roanoke .

Other historic sites to visit in Virginia:

The Matildaville Ruins in Great Falls

Old Town Warrenton VA

Historic Long Branch Plantation

Author and Travel Blogger

Jessica James is an award-winning historical fiction author and life-long Gettysburg resident who loves sharing her passions for history and travel. She enjoys exploring the back roads of the USA and uncovering stories about unique destinations, cultures and almost-forgotten history.

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Walking tour, richmond liberty trail, connecting downtown richmond’s points of history.

Richmond Liberty Trail is a walking route that connects many of downtown  Richmond's historic sites , attractions and neighborhoods, including 15 national historic landmarks. This 6.2 mile (10K) trail is marked with a logo painted on the sidewalk, and supplementary arrows that show you which direction to walk. There’s no real beginning or end to Richmond Liberty Trail. It’s all self-guided – a continuous loop intended for people who want to experience portions of Richmond's nationally significant history on foot. Walk portions of the route based on what interests you. For example, in Shockoe, the Richmond Liberty Trail connects with the Richmond Slave Trail and the  Virginia Capital Trail .

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