--- title: Colonial Williamsburg slug: colonial-williamsburg-virginia type: attraction sub_type: museums source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/colonial-williamsburg-virginia city: Williamsburg state: VA country: US address: 101 Visitors Center Dr. geo: lat: 37.27928 lng: -76.69858 cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:30:01.642Z price_from: amount: 36.5 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 74 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Single Day Ticket price: 36.5 regular_price: 37.5 savings: 1 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Youth (6-12 yrs) min_age: 6 max_age: 12 - name: Child (0-5 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 5 - name: Multi-Day Ticket price: 53 regular_price: 55 savings: 2 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Youth (6-12 yrs) min_age: 6 max_age: 12 - name: Child (0-5 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 5 --- ## Overview With Colonial Williamsburg tickets, explore 18th-century life during the American Revolution through historical reenactments, trade shops, art museums, gardens, and guided tours. Discover the living history of the nation's yesterdays across 301 acres including original buildings and interactive programs. ## What's Included - Admission to the Revolutionary City historic area - Access to historical reenactments and interpreter-guided tours - Admission to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg (DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum) with multiday tickets - Parking and complimentary shuttle service within the site ## What's Not Included - Parking fee at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center ## Ticket Options - **Single Day Ticket** — $36.50 (regularly $37.50, save $1.00) Colonial Williamsburg tickets provide access to everything at this American history museum—including a selection of guided sites, historic trades, and gardens, as well as staged performances. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Youth (6-12 yrs) - Child (0-5 yrs) - **Multi-Day Ticket** — $53.00 (regularly $55.00, save $2.00) Enjoy 3 full days to explore the 301-acre Colonial Williamsburg, including guided sites, historic trades, and gardens, as well as staged performances. Admission includes access to the Art Museums. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Youth (6-12 yrs) - Child (0-5 yrs) ## Good to Know * Experience an 18th-century colonial capitol and meet the people who bring history to life. * Discover two world-class art museums with thousands of objects on display. * Park (parking fee not included) at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and take advantage of the complimentary shuttle buses to the Historic Area. * Even though there's a shuttle, there will still be plenty of walking and standing. Wear layers and comfortable walking shoes. * You can walk through the city in a day if you're willing to skip a few attractions, but 3 days is recommended to get the full experience. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### What is Colonial Williamsburg? The largest living history museum in the United States, Colonial Williamsburg is a private not-for-profit foundation that operates the restored 18th-century capital of colonial Virginia and the adjacent all-encompassing resort. ### Where is Colonial Williamsburg? Colonial Williamsburg is part of Virginia's Historic Triangle which includes Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. It's located at 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach. ### When can I visit? Colonial Williamsburg is open 365 days a year. ### How long does it take to tour the Revolutionary City? Colonial Williamsburg offers its guests a variety of opportunities to relive the Revolutionary War period. Depending on your interests or focus, visits vary in length and activities. Guests can get a small sample of the Revolutionary City in about half a day, but plan to stay at least 3 days to enjoy the full experience. Colonial Williamsburg is filled with exciting historic sites, informative programs that are constantly changing and expanding, and family-friendly fun. ### Is Colonial Williamsburg wheelchair accessible? A limited number of folding wheelchairs are rented on a first-come, first-served basis from the Visitor Center. Ramps and wheelchair lifts are available at selected sites, but many buildings require a few steps. ### Where can I park at Colonial Williamsburg? Is there a bus system? Automobiles are not permitted in the Revolutionary City, but shuttle-bus service is provided. Colonial Williamsburg parking is available at the Visitor Center (no free parking). Shuttles travel between the Visitor Center and the Revolutionary City and circle the town from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Designated stops are indicated on the map in your “Colonial Williamsburg This Week” program guide available at the Visitor Center. Shuttles with wheelchair lifts are available. Shuttle service is free to all ticket and pass holders. ### What should I make plans to see at Colonial Williamsburg? When you arrive, start your visit at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center to pick up a free copy of “Colonial Williamsburg This Week.” This weekly program guide will show you which buildings are open and which programs are offered during your visit along with a map and helpful tips. ### Are there places to eat at Colonial Williamsburg? From historic taverns to modern sandwich shops and bistros, the Revolutionary City, Colonial Williamsburg Resort, and Merchants Square have plenty of choices to please all tastes. Restrooms are available, and cool drinks can be purchased throughout town. ### Are there places to shop? The Colonial Williamsburg Resort and the Revolutionary City are complemented by convenient and unique shopping options. From luxe home accessories to authentic reproduction 18th-century flatware and furniture—you’ll find the perfect gift, souvenir, or accent for your home. ### Which buildings of Colonial Williamsburg can I enter? Buildings with flags at their entrances are open to ticket holders. Not all colonial buildings are open to the public; some are privately occupied by employees of Colonial Williamsburg and their families, and some hold administrative offices. ### What happens during bad weather? Some outdoor programs are presented only when weather permits. Building tours continue during inclement weather, and the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg are open daily. ### What can we do in the evening? Evening programs include tours, plays, dances, concerts, and reenactments. Evening meals in colonial taverns are complete with strolling musicians and 18th-century fare. From romantic to kid-friendly, there’s something to do every night of your stay. ### Are costumed people in character? All costumed interpreters will be acting as residents of the Revolutionary City and will portray the period leading up to or during the Revolutionary War. Many guests enjoy dressing in 18th-century costume, and you may encounter them during your stay. ### Do you need tickets for Colonial Williamsburg? While you do not need a ticket to walk around the city, admission tickets are required to enter buildings and experience programs in the Historic Area, including interpreter-guided tours of the city's most iconic sites. Your admission ticket also grants you access to multiple programs throughout the day on the Charlton and Play House stages as well as the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, including stage-programs and performance twice a day in the Hennage Auditorium. You’ll also be able to take advantage of Colonial Williamsburg's complimentary shuttle service. ## Reviews > The tickets are definitely worth the price in order to visit the exhibits and places on display. > — Carrol Amick, March 2020 > Have a car for Yorktown for total experience and ask the townsfolk to tell you about themselves and they jump into character and know even the smallest of details. > — Kevin Page, July 2021 > Wear comfortable shoes, carry your own snacks (to save $), dress in layers. > — Nancy Maniago, November 2019 > We purchased tickets for one day because we were going to Jamestown the next day. You really need two days in Williamsburg to see all. > — Marsha Chitwood, November 2019 > Have a map with you and take lots of pictures! > — Tripster Customer, November 2019 > Buy the tickets! > — Jennifer Robison, October 2019 > Check for specials before buying > — Ina Marose, September 2019