

Things to do in Richmond
Richmond mixes Civil War and Black history tours with urban whitewater rafting on the James River, Hollywood Cemetery walks, mural rides and brewery crawls.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Richmond?
Outty ranks 55 bookable experiences in Richmond, United States. The highest scoring is RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond at 80 out of 100, followed by Richmond Downtown Walking Tour, Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours, Richmond Landmark Segway Tour. Prices start at $10 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. April to June and September to October.
- Ranked experiences
- 55
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $10 per person
- Bookable today
- 55
Most Popular in Richmond
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Uncivil Wards History Tour

Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl By Junket
Last Minute in Richmond
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond

Richmond Downtown Walking Tour

Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

Arts District Food Tour in Richmond with Discover Richmond
Family Friendly in Richmond
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.
Food & Drink in Richmond
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

Arts District Food Tour in Richmond with Discover Richmond

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Scott's Addition Brews & Bites Tour

Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA
Culture & History in Richmond
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours

Arts District Food Tour in Richmond with Discover Richmond

Historic Trolley Tour

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Outdoors in Richmond
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Hiking the James River in Richmond, VA

Creepy Tales on Campus Ghost Tour

Mural Tour from Historic Jackson Ward 2 Hotchkiss Field Comm Cntr
Nightlife in Richmond
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

An Electrifying Bar Crawl in Richmond

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Richmond Riddles and Revelry

Awesome Art Walk in Richmond Virginia

Richmond's Restless Dead Historic Ghost Tour
Planning questions about Richmond
- What are the best things to do in Richmond?
- RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond is the highest ranked experience in Richmond, scoring 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 853 traveler reviews. Richmond Downtown Walking Tour, Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours, Richmond Landmark Segway Tour, The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours round out the top five. Outty ranks 55 bookable experiences in Richmond, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Richmond cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Richmond is $30 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $10 on Richmond Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Richmond for today?
- Yes. 55 of the 55 experiences we rank in Richmond currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Richmond good for families?
- Yes. 1 of the experiences we rank in Richmond are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Richmond?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Richmond?
- April to June and September to October. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Richmond?
- 52 of the 55 experiences we rank in Richmond offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Richmond gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Richmond so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
