Historic Trolley Tour
RVA Trolley
4.6
krystal718
10 days ago
We had a fantastic experience on this tour with our family and couldn’t recommend it more. From start to finish, everything was seamless! Our tour guide, Rachel, was absolutely outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the history of Richmond, which made the stories and details come alive. We learned so much and stayed engaged the entire time.
The trolley ride itself was great as well! KP, our driver, was excellent and made the ride comfortable and enjoyable. It was the perfect way to see the city while soaking in its rich history.
Overall, a wonderful experience for all ages and a must-do if you want to truly understand Richmond’s past.
Richmond, as the birthplace of the United States, is rich with history and culture! Travel through 400 years of history on board our tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide!
Departure Point
- Right-hand side of East Cary Street, with a black and white awning that says RVA on Wheels!
- Right-hand side of East Cary Street, with a black and white awning that says RVA on Wheels!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: James River4001 Riverside Dr, James River Park, Richmond, VirginiaOur beautiful river around which Richmond was builtDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Virginia State Capitol1000 Bank St, Richmond, VirginiaOur state's capitol, designed by Thomas JeffersonDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Libby Hill Park2801 E Franklin St, Richmond, VirginiaGorgeous view of the river and city skyline, and where our river city was named!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Church Hill NeighorhoodHistoric neighborhood, with St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death speech, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, which is in the oldest building in the city, Main Street Station, and the 17th Street Farmer's Market, and more!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Museum DistrictBetween Boulevard and 195, , Richmond, Virginia Beautiful area of town that is home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a renowned art museum with incredible exhibits, and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Jackson WardSecond Street, Richmond, VirginiaKnown as the birthplace of Black Entrepreneurship and the "Harlem of the South", this neighborhood was home to the US’s first female bank president, Maggie Lena Walker, and Hollywood dancing legend, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Richmond, as the birthplace of the United States, is rich with history and culture! Travel through 400 years of history on board our tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide!
Departure Point
- Right-hand side of East Cary Street, with a black and white awning that says RVA on Wheels!
- Right-hand side of East Cary Street, with a black and white awning that says RVA on Wheels!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: James River4001 Riverside Dr, James River Park, Richmond, VirginiaOur beautiful river around which Richmond was builtDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Virginia State Capitol1000 Bank St, Richmond, VirginiaOur state's capitol, designed by Thomas JeffersonDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Libby Hill Park2801 E Franklin St, Richmond, VirginiaGorgeous view of the river and city skyline, and where our river city was named!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Church Hill NeighorhoodHistoric neighborhood, with St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death speech, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, which is in the oldest building in the city, Main Street Station, and the 17th Street Farmer's Market, and more!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Museum DistrictBetween Boulevard and 195, , Richmond, Virginia Beautiful area of town that is home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a renowned art museum with incredible exhibits, and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Jackson WardSecond Street, Richmond, VirginiaKnown as the birthplace of Black Entrepreneurship and the "Harlem of the South", this neighborhood was home to the US’s first female bank president, Maggie Lena Walker, and Hollywood dancing legend, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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krystal718
We had a fantastic experience on this tour with our family and couldn’t recommend it more. From start to finish, everything was seamless! Our tour guide, Rachel, was absolutely outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the history of Richmond, which made the stories and details come alive. We learned so much and stayed engaged the entire time.
The trolley ride itself was great as well! KP, our driver, was excellent and made the ride comfortable and enjoyable. It was the perfect way to see the city while soaking in its rich history.
Overall, a wonderful experience for all ages and a must-do if you want to truly understand Richmond’s past.
D4275OKkathryns
A friend and I traveled to Williamsburg first. We had reserved the trolley for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. On Dec. 9 we were informed the tour was cancelled due to to some side streets being affected by snow on Dec. 8. We were rescheduled for the same time on Dec. 11 so we completely changed our travel plans to accommodate. Then, we were informed on Dec. 10 that because not enough people signed up for the rescheduled tour on the 11th, it was also cancelled. We left on Dec. 12 and didn’t get to take the tour. Although I have asked, to date I have not received notification that our money has been refunded.
Richard A
Daniel was awesome, can't say enough about his knowledge and obvious passion for the subject. The trip was full of wonderful facts, things I didn't know and I'm a history nerd. There was one stop on the trolley in Libby Park, otherwise, it's a trolley ride throughout Richmond which provides a great opportunity to view major parts of the city. More importantly, because of Daniel, we added two things to do on our trip A+
Susan_C
Fun entertaining and informative
Went twice in 3 months because I knew my friends would enjoy and I enjoyed the 2nd time just as much. Will be bringing more friends !
848maryloug
Melissa was our guide and KP was our driver. I used to drive a bus, so let me tell you, sitting right behind her, I could see that KP did an excellent job, even in tight spaces. Melissa was fun to listen to and gave us a lot of historical information about the area. 10/10
If you are visiting Richmond on the James, take this tour. It will also give you ideas about other things to visit while you’re in Richmond. I should have taken this tour long ago while visiting my friend.