Get a Customized Personal Tour in Colonial Williamsburg

A customized and personal tour explained.

What if your visit to Colonial Williamsburg included a tour built around the history YOU love?

Maybe...you want to follow Thomas Jefferson or Patrick Henry through Williamsburg. Maybe the Washingtons fascinate you. Maybe you want to know about the printers, tavern owners, or tenants that made Williamsburg their home.

Maybe you've visited before and want to discover history you've never heard.

It's why I created the tours I offer, in the way I offer them.

Not just any tour. Nope.

• You won't find "tickets" available online.
• You won't be in a large group of strangers trying to edge forward to hear what I'm saying.
• You will know I'm basing everything on research, learning from the historians directly, and - of course, on primary sourced material.

I want your visit to this area, and you 60+ minutes with me in the historic area (and around it) personalized.

So what does that mean exactly?

I have questions for you! It's not just about your interests, but when you'll be here, who will or will not be with you, and more.

I'll take your responses and input into account, and put together a customized tour for you.

RELATED: Click here to book a call to discuss it.

OR... click here and get your tour on the calendar.

Market Square Tavern, Fall 2025

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The "why" and the "how."

Why book a tour with me.

Do you love the content on this blog? If you do, that's one solid reason for us to hang out on your visit to Williamsburg.

But mostly- it's about making "custom" tangible. Getting you the experience that will make your visit unforgettable.

For example...

Your tour could focus on:

Williamsburg and America's 250th-- Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, the role of the press, the places, events which unfolded here, in Virginia, on these streets.

Hidden Gems-- lesser-known people, places, and stories I've researched and that have fascinated me- I want to share what many visitors walk right past.

The Big Intro-- from the 17th century to today. An introduction designed around what you most want to see-- for first-timers, or anyone wanting perspective and a starting point on the history here!

I've Been Here Before-- aka the 'show me something new' option for returning visitors. Yes, we can dig deeper, go beyond the ticket (which I do recommend getting!).

Women in Williamsburg-- yes, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington-- but also women like Clementina Rind, Anne Geddy, enslaved and free black women such as Eve of the Peyton Randolph House... and more. Tradespeople, widows, wives, moms, educators.

18th Century Education in Williamsburg-- beyond the obvious, the children, and the residents of Williamsburg were educated in many ways- let's walk the streets together and explore it all.

I'm obsessed-- tell me the historical topic that fascinates you and we'll build your experience around it.

And if you're unsure what you want to dive into, we'll get there on our initial conversation.

Nat Lasley as Patrick Henry, greeting the public in CW

How to book a tour with me.

Ready to visit Colonial Williamsburg?

Here are the five EASY steps to getting a customized guided tour with me:

1) Book a call by clicking here. We'll go over specific questions to ensure your needs and interests are the focus of your tour.

2) We'll set a date and time for your tour.

3) I'll send an invoice using Venmo or PayPal along with your payment options.

4) I'll forward the details for our meeting location and any relevant information we discussed.

5) I'll see you in the historic area!

OR go ahead and book the tour here; I'll follow up with steps 3-5!

Starting rate: $25/person for a one-hour tour.

Families, small groups, corporate meetings... let's discuss!
Want tours on multiple themes throughout your visit?.... lets' discuss!

Peyton Randolph House, open to ticketed CW guests

Thank you.

Realizing how many people were finding my blog, I decided to make this blog my focus and not just a hobby. I took all the steps to turn it into a business and here we are- on the eve (actually in the midst!) of celebrating America's 250th.

Thank you for being a part of the journey. It's my goal to the people, places, art, objects...even events... that embody our shared American history.

RELATED: Click here to read more about this blog's mission statement.

Closing words from history.

Patrick Henry's words! An excerpt from his Parson's Cause Speech. You can read more here on Red Hill's website. An example of what I hinted at above, Patrick Henry didn't seem to write his speeches down...

[Captain Thomas Trevilian, a member of the audience, recalled this portion of Henry’s speech.]

We have heard a great deal about the benevolence and holy zeal of our reverend clergy, but how is this manifested? Do they manifest their zeal in the cause of religion and humanity by practicing the mild and benevolent precepts of the Gospel of Jesus? Do they feed the hungry and clothe the naked? Oh, no, gentlemen! Instead of feeding the hungry and clothing the naked, these rapacious harpies would, were their powers equal to their will, snatch from the hearth of their honest parishioner his last hoe-cake, from the widow and her orphan child their last milch cow! The last bed, nay, the last blanket from the lying-in woman!

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There is a practical disclaimer to the content on this blog, which is my way of sharing my excitement for our shared history.

1) I am a passionate independent history researcher and student of American history. My tours are built from careful research, primary sources, and the knowledge I've gained from historians and historical professionals.

2) I will update for accuracy as history is constant learning. If you have a question about accuracy, please ask me! I will get the answer from the best source I can find.

3) Photo credit to me, Daphne Reznik, for all photos in this post, unless otherwise credited! All photos are personal photos taken in public access locations or with specific permission.