Signature Shockoe, Canal 2-Hour Walking Tour
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Edgar Allan Poe Museum, 1914 E Main St # 16, Richmond, VA 23223-6964
See The Poe Museum in the oldest existing house in Richmond Here about a true Richmonder Edgar Allen Poe.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Main Street Station, 1500 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219-3634
Visit the Beaux Art Train Station beautifully restored and a beautifuyl example of early 20th century architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Triple Crossing Downtown, 113 S Foushee St, Richmond, VA 23220-5616
The only triple crossing of three major railroads in the US located by the canal and the monument to Henry 'Box" Brown.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canal Walk, 12th & Canal Sts, Richmond, VA
Walk 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 River
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Christopher Newport Cross, 261 S 12th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Libby Prison, E Cary St & S 20th St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA
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 plans
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Masons' Hall, 1807 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA
Stop by the oldest continuing Masons' Hall in Virginia begun by George Washington in 1785, frequewnted by Marshall, Randall, and Lafayette.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Shockoe Bottom Clay, 1714 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223-6960
Discover the hidden gems of the James River and Shockoe Bottom and the restaurant/nightlife of Main St.
Pass By: James River Park, Flood Wall Trail, Along The Southern Part Of The James River Below Lee Bridge, Richmond, VA
See and hear about the impact of the James, and historic flooding in the development of the city.
Pass By: Market Slip, 2 S 17th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Walk through one of the original outdoor markets in RVA and hear about its rebirth as an dining destination.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
10:30 AM
Duração: 105 To 130 Minutes
Ponto de partida: The Valentine First Freedom Center, 14 S 14th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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