Discover the rich history of Richmond’s Canal District and Shockoe Bottom on a 2-hour walking tour. Explore landmarks like The Poe Museum, The King Jame’s Cross, and the oldest Mason’s Hall in the Commonwealth. Learn about Richmond’s transformation from a tobacco town to a financial center and capital. Uncover the stories of the city’s slave trade and the significance of the James River. Join us for an immersive experience in RVA’s vibrant past.
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum - See The Poe Museum in the oldest existing house in Richmond Here about a true Richmonder Edgar Allen Poe.
- Audio receivers included
- Parking fees
Explore the historic Canal District and Shockoe Bottom of Richmond, with highlights including The Poe Museum, The King Jame’s Cross, various murals, and the oldest operating Mason’s Hall in the Commonwealth. Discover Richmond’s evolution from a small tobacco settlement to a significant financial hub and the capital of the Commonwealth. Visit the location of Richmond’s notorious slave trade and listen to the tale of successes and struggles during the Ante-Bellum period. The tour will illuminate the importance of the James River in molding the thriving city RVA once was and has now transformed into. Starting at the Valentine First Freedom Center (the location of the original capitol), the tour concludes at the historic Main St Station. Expect the tour to last roughly two hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.