Private tour from Williamsburg to Berkeley Plantation

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brienne2010
5 days ago
When I booked this tour I was looking for something fun and off the beaten path to do with my family on our vacation, what I was not expecting was to find one of this area’s historic gems. These is soooo much history here it was astonishing, and the property and the grounds where beautiful. I was totally blown away. Out guide Bambi was a delight and was incredible and was even about to answer some of my questions I had not beenable to get on some of our other her guides we had worked with. The service was great and she was very helpful and even customized it on the fly with information that she thought we would find interesting based on different things we had talked about! This was truly an unexpected highlight of our time in Williamsburg, and I would highly recommend this tour and this location to an person or persons who was looking to add a little some extra to there trip, or who was interested in a historical gem in this area. Truly enjoyed our entire experience, thank you Bambi! B.R.

This private tour picks you up from your hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia to visit Berkeley Plantation. Berkeley’s 1726 Georgian mansion is the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and also the birthplace of William Henry Harrison, 9th president of the United States, and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president. During the Civil War, Berkeley was occupied by General McClellan’s troops. While at Berkeley, General Butterfield composed the familiar tune “Taps”, played by his bugler. We will explore the Native American, Colonial and Civil War artifacts, along with historical paintings and exhibits in the 18th century basement museum. The tour offers a close look at the site's architecture and surroundings, giving a clear picture of life in that era. The kitchen dependency and reconstructed slave quarters tell the story of the enslaved workers at Berkeley. Grounds include five terraces leading to the banks of the James River.

Duration
5 hours

Languages Available

  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Berkeley Plantation
12602 Harrison Landing Rd, On Virginia Route 5, Charles City, Virginia
This private tour picks you up from your hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia to visit Berkeley Plantation. Berkeley's history begins in 1619 when settlers observed the first Thanksgiving in the American colonies. Berkeley’s 1726 Georgian mansion is the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence and governor of Virginia. The estate is also the birthplace of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States, and ancestral home of his grandson, Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third president. We will explore the Native American, Colonial, and Civil War artifacts, along with historical paintings and exhibits in the 18th century basement museum.
Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • Tickets for the first floor of the main house of Berkeley Plantation

Redemption Instructions
Your guide will have tickets for entry to the first floor of the Berkeley mansion.

Traveler Pickup Information
We pick up within a five mile radius from Colonial Williamsburg. Please include your pickup location at least 24 hours prior to your tour time. This tour is approximately five hours. Your guide will have water and light snacks in a cooler.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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