Private Colonial Williamsburg Breakfast - Exploring Before and After Restoration
Overview
Relaxed, yet luxurious learning experience about Williamsburg before and after the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s with photos and stories from either Williamsburg Before and After or Restoring Williamsburg. These photos help visualize and better understand the restoration of the world’s largest history museum. Most of the tour is seated during breakfast for those who enjoy the warmth (or air conditioning) indoors.
This is an easily accessible tour, well suited for those who enjoy a creative culinary experience, breakfast on bad weather days or for any individuals with physical limitations. Our guide will offer an easy tour of some of the grounds including a look at the Golden Horseshoe Golf courses or admire some of the original décor of the hotel and grounds as well as a short walk to the Duke of Gloucester St., the most historic street in America.
Note: Guests pay for their own breakfast including food, drinks and gratuities to hotel staff.
What's Included
- Williamsburg Before and After Book or Restoring Williamsburg Book (1 book per group)
- Certified tour guide, knowledgeable about the Before and After Story
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg
Meeting Location
136 Francis Street East
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Private breakfast (your group only, max of 6) to discover and learn about Williamsburg before and after the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Learn about the men and women (e.g., Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin, philanthropists John Rockefeller, Jr. and, his wife, Abby Rockefeller and others) who recreated the birthplace of America, the Colonial Capital of the original 13 Colonies and understand why Virginia was the first to declare it’s independence from Great Britain. Breakfast is at the iconic Williamsburg Inn where former Queen Elizabeth II, current King Charles III, US presidents and others have dined. Tour some of the grounds including a look at the Golden Horseshoe Golf courses, admire the decorations, furniture, chandeliers, etc. If desired, guide will provide a map and walk you to the most historic street noted by President Franklin Roosevelt - the Duke of Gloucester Street. Due to cost of the book and fees, there is a minimum of 2 people.
This is an easy accessible tour that is perfect when there is bad weather or handicapped guests.
NOTE: GUESTS SELF PAY FOR THEIR OWN BREAKFAST INCLUDING FOOD, DRINKS, AND GRATUITIES TO RESTAURANT STAFF.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT).
- Williamsburg Before and After Book or Restoring Williamsburg Book (1 book per group).
- Certified tour guide, knowledgeable about the Before and After Story.
- Breakfast.
- Gratuities.
- Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Colonial Williamsburg Breakfast - Exploring Before and After Restoration is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Colonial Williamsburg Breakfast – Exploring Before and After Restoration will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Williamsburg Before and After Book or Restoring Williamsburg Book (1 book per group)
- Certified tour guide, knowledgeable about the Before and After Story
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
