Williamsburg
Educational Tours and Field Trips in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg has deep roots in the story of early America and in the revolution that led the new country away from British rule. Formerly the capital of the Virginia Colony, today, the area includes a living museum that immerses visitors in an authentic 18th-century living experience. Colonial Williamsburg has 88 original 18th-century structures and hundreds of reconstructed buildings. Work with Freedom Tours to create a custom itinerary for your student tour of Williamsburg, VA!
Why Choose Freedom Tours for Educational Tours in Williamsburg
Experience The Freedom Tours Difference — where exceptional service, seamless organization, and stress-free planning come standard. Here’s what sets us apart and keeps groups returning year after year:
- Meticulously Planned Travel: Every tour is thoughtfully designed to ensure a smooth, educational, and memorable experience.
- Complete Reservation Management: We handle all bookings — transportation, hotels, attractions, and dining — so you don’t have to.
- Exclusive Vendor Partnerships: Our strong relationships with local vendors help us secure the best rates for your group.
- Simplified Group Leader Experience: We collect all necessary information and paperwork — including permission slips, waivers, and allergy forms — through our secure online portal.
- Online Payment System: Families can make payments directly through our convenient online platform, eliminating the need for teachers to handle money.
- Teacher-Friendly Process: We manage the logistics, so educators can focus on teaching — not paperwork and planning.
Tour Destinations
Colonial Williamsburg
Experience a variety of tours in a diverse range of historic locations—from government buildings like the Governor’s Palance, Capitol, and Courthouse to personal homes like the Everard House and Robert Carter House. Public building like Raleigh Tavern and the 1773 Public Hospital offer many opportunities to learn more about the past.
Merchants Square
One of the first planned shopping districts in the United States, Merchants Square, is where many local businesses relocated during the restoration of historic Williamsburg. Today, it’s an outdoor mall with over 40 specialty shops and 15 dining options, from quick and casual to sit-down meals.
Tour of Historic Jamestowne
On May 4th, 1607, the first English settlers arrived at Jamestown Island. Despite disease, famine, and conflict with the neighboring Powhatan Indians, the colony survived and would later be known as the beginning of America. A walking tour led by Jamestown Discovery staff will guide you through the first settlement, and living history programs let you meet people from 17th-century Jamestown and watch expert tradesmen work in the blacksmith’s forge.
Guided Tour of Jamestown Settlement
Experience Jamestown as it was in the 1600s with life-size replicas of the 1610-14 fort, Paspahegh Town, and one of three ships that brought the first settlers to the colonies. The Jamestown Settlement Galleries features over 500 artifacts, and the Africa to America exhibit documents the arrival of the first enslaved African Americans. Several digital interactive activities, including A Day in the Life of a Powhatan Woman, allow you to dive deeper into the history of the settlement.
Art Museums
The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum display works of American and British art and antiques from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The extensive collections include ceramics, costumes, furniture, musical instruments, toys, maps, and more. You can explore 26 exhibits with art, porcelain, weaponry, and more. The German Toys in America exhibit pays homage to the period when more than half of America’s toys originated in Germany. The Keeping Time: Tall Case Clocks exhibit shares the mastery of clockmakers and cabinet makers from 1700-1800.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and Yorktown Battlefield
This immersive experience brings the Revolutionary War to life through engaging exhibits and living-history demonstrations on the very ground where American independence was secured. The museum features artifacts, interactive displays, and films that explore the Revolution’s causes, conflicts, and consequences.
Nearby, the Yorktown Battlefield preserves the site of General Washington’s decisive 1781 victory over British forces. Walk the earthworks, stand where Cornwallis surrendered, and imagine the siege that changed the course of history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the trip fee include?
The school trip cost covers transportation, hotel stays, and meals (unless otherwise specified). One of our travel specialists will also make reservations and handle payment of entrance and activity fees to free you of that stress.
To whom do I give the trip payments?
We have good news – you aren’t responsible for handling any money. Freedom Tours has a user-friendly online payment portal for convenient access to accounts.
How many trip itineraries are there to choose from?
You have an endless variety of itineraries to choose from because we curate each one to match the needs of your group. Selecting the venues and activities that best match your curriculum makes educational tours even more beneficial.
How long has Freedom Tours been in business?
Freedom Tours has planned educational tours and field trips for years. All of our team members are also educators, so we understand the unique needs of students and teachers and craft our itineraries accordingly.
Book a Student Trip in Williamsburg, VA, with Freedom Tours
Inquire about an educational tour in Williamsburg today, and let Freedom Tours help you craft a custom itinerary for your students! Freedom Tours offers education tours all over the US, and we have years of experience leading tours in every city we travel to. We’re also constantly expanding our tour offerings to include more destinations for students in all grades.
We’d love to chat with you about your ideal student trip and answer questions you may have. Complete the Contact Form or call us at (859) 967-8747. Let’s get your school trip underway today!
