William and Mary College - Private Tour Wren & Historic Campus Discount Tickets

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Overview

Our certified tour guide will greet you in front of illy's cafe and share background information as you walk over to the historic College of William & Mary (est. 1693), our "Alma Mater of the Nation." You'll tour the oldest academic building in the United States, the Sir Christopher Wren building, and learn about the second-oldest college in America, alma mater to four United States Presidents. If the Wren building is open, there may be an opportunity for a free organ recital on Saturdays at 10am in the Chapel, and our morning tour time on Saturday is longer for the recital. All tours include touring the Colonial classroom, the Chapel, the Blue Room, the Hall of Leadership, the Great Room and academic classrooms that are still used for religious studies. We'll also visit the Brafferton, former school for Native Americans, the Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved, and the Sunken Garden, visiting James Monroe, James Blair, the Tyler Family Garden (aka "Echo Wall") and Thomas Jefferson.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the illy coffee shop in Merchant's Square. It's close to 2 (two) nearby parking lots with 2 hour free parking - lot between Henry St and Nassau St or large lot off of Francis Street (between S. Boundary St and Henry St).

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. William & Mary
Our certified tour guide will greet you in front of illy's and share some background information as you walk over to the College of William & Mary (Est. 1693). You'll tour the oldest academic building in the United States - the Sir Christopher Wren building and learn about the second oldest college in America and home to four United States Presidents. If the Wren building is open, there is usually an opportunity for a free organ recital on Saturdays at 10am in the Chapel. At other times, we can tour a Colonial classroom, the Chapel, the Blue Room, the Hall of Leadership, the Great Room and the classrooms that are still used today for religious studies. We'll also visit Brafferton, a former school for Virginia Indians, the Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved, and tour the Sunken Garden, visiting the James Monroe statute, the James Blair statute, Tyler Family Garden (aka "Echo Wall"), and the Thomas Jefferson statute.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Map of the College of William & Mary for further exploration (e.g., Lake Matoka).

Exclusion

Bottled water

Gratuities - if your guide does an exceptional job, tips are appreciated.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Best Williamsburg Tours

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