The 15 best things to do in Richmond (2026)

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   1. Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

   Outty Ranking82

   Find additional information and pricing at Discover Richmond Tours. Joining Discover Richmond Tours means exploring Church Hill in a unique way. You will sample delicious food and snacks from up to 5 different restauran. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.9/5 from 204 traveler reviews, 3h from $90, free cancellation.

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   2. Richmond Downtown Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking80

   You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 100 minute stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Civil War, as well as its major p. Exceptional at 80/100, 4.8/5 from 235 traveler reviews, 1.7h from $38, free cancellation.

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   3. RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond

   Outty Ranking80

   RVATukTuk provides private tours on open-aired tuk tuks. These are fun and unique electric vehicles. We are Virginia Green Travel certified and a woman-owned business. Exceptional at 80/100, 4.9/5 from 858 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $212, free cancellation.

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   4. Arts District Food Tour in Richmond with Discover Richmond

   Outty Ranking80

   Find additional information and a lower price at Discover Richmond Tours Ready to discover downtown Richmond? Richmond’s revitalized Arts District, will capture your imagination with a mix of historically-significant ar. Strongly Recommended at 80/100, 4.9/5 from 161 traveler reviews, 3h from $100, free cancellation.

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   5. The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

   Outty Ranking79

   Find additional information and a lower price at Discover Richmond Tours On this 2.5 to 3 hour walking tour, you’ll explore Carytown and its bustling food scene as you snack and sample from 5 to 6 different restaurants,. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 4.9/5 from 143 traveler reviews, 3h from $90, free cancellation.

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   6. Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

   Outty Ranking79

   Select between our 1 or 2-Hour Richmond Landmark Segway tour. An experienced tour guide will train you to ride a Segway PT before leading you on an adventure exploring interesting and notable sites in and around the grea. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 4.9/5 from 147 traveler reviews, 2h from $55, free cancellation.

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   7. Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus

   Outty Ranking73

   If you think history is boring, this tour is here to prove you wrong. Offbeat History takes you on a lively, 90-minute journey through the city’s most offbeat and entertaining stories—the kind that surprise you, make you. Strongly Recommended at 73/100, 4.9/5 from 60 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $45, free cancellation.

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   8. Historic Trolley Tour

   Outty Ranking73

   Richmond, as the birthplace of the United States, is rich with history and culture! Travel through 400 years of history on board our tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide! Strongly Recommended at 73/100, 4.6/5 from 215 traveler reviews, 2h from $45, free cancellation.

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   9. The Haunted History of Richmond tour

   Outty Ranking72

   Explore the haunted history of Richmond on this captivating walking tour led by Strange RVA. Wander through the eerie cobblestone streets of Shockoe Bottom, where you’ll hear chilling tales of real hauntings, true crime,. Strongly Recommended at 72/100, 4.9/5 from 33 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $30, free cancellation.

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    10. Hiking the James River in Richmond, VA

    Outty Ranking71

    Discover Richmond's most interesting and unique feature - the James River! This guided hike will show off the best the park has to offer, without having to worry about getting lost or missing something. Sweeping views of. Strongly Recommended at 71/100, 4.9/5 from 35 traveler reviews, 2h from $38, free cancellation.

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    11. Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond

    Outty Ranking68

    Hop onto our 14-passenger bus and explore Richmond in the best way possible - though pizza and ice cream! We’ll visit three of our favorite pizza spots AND three incredible ice cream shops for a fun, filling, and (obviou. Solid Choice at 68/100, 5.0/5 from 20 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $94, free cancellation.

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    12. Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour

    Outty Ranking68

    Birthplace of the American Revolution, and home to a notorious Civil War spy, Church Hill's colorful past has produced a cadre of restless spirits in its buildings, its graveyards, and under its streets! Cloaked in the s. Solid Choice at 68/100, 4.6/5 from 39 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $27, free cancellation.

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    13. Creepy Tales on Campus Ghost Tour

    Outty Ranking66

    Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around. Solid Choice at 66/100, 5.0/5 from 10 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $27, free cancellation.

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    14. Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

    Outty Ranking65

    Welcome to Richmond Ghost Tours' exploration of the city's haunted past as the second-largest slave market in the United States and the Confederate capital during the Civil War. Richmond is home to some terrifying ghost. Solid Choice at 65/100, 4.3/5 from 168 traveler reviews, 1h from $26, free cancellation.

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    15. Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

    Outty Ranking64

    You'll hear an entertaining story about each street mural we see and then have to guess if what you just heard is true or a fanciful lie. Once everyone has guessed, the truth will be revealed. Solid Choice at 64/100, 5.0/5 from 6 traveler reviews, 2h from $20, free cancellation.

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