Top Richmond Art & Culture

Touring the historic Hollywood Cemetery in an electric Gem Car lets you see more sights in less time than a walking tour without compromising visibility. Cruise through the cemetery at a low speed en route to the final resting places of U.S. Presidents and other monuments, all while your guide shares stories about the lives of those who are buried here.

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.

Cover more Richmond sights in less time with a Richmond Segway tour. This tour lets you glide around Virginia’s capital city with ease, taking you to top sights like the Canal Walk, Old City Hall, and St. Paul’s Church, all while filling you in facts and stories from Richmond history. Choose from multiple tour durations and departure times to find a tour that fits your schedule.

You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 2 hour stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Revolution and Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.

Wonderful walking tour of the the site of original Richmond, learn how the city got its name, Tour St John's cemetery see the grave markers for George Wythe and Elizabeth Poe, visit the scenic over look, walk through the largest collection of historic homes in RVA, see the mews and original historic block created by HRF and hear the story of RIchmond's development from small tobacco town full of ruffians to capitol of the Commonwealth..

As an historic city, Richmond has plenty of haunts. Explore Richmond’s oldest and most-ghosted neighborhood on this tour of Shockoe Bottom, where more than 400 years of history were made. While you walk to neighborhood sights like the Old Stone House and the Church Hill train tunnel, your guide shares stories of purported paranormal activity and the real stories behind each.

One of the most-visited cemeteries in the country, the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond has a lot to see. This Segway tour lets you glide through the huge cemetery with ease so that you can make it to the gravestones you most want to pay homage to, including those of past presidents and fallen soldiers. Plus, you get unbeatable views of the city and the James River as along the way.

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 shadows of the beautiful and historical Church Hill neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The story of one of the Civil War's most accomplished spies who still haunts the site where her home once was, the spirits of a Civil War hospital, tales of the paranormal at one of Church Hill's most notable restaurants, and more... Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

Ascend Richmond's magnificent Capitol Hill with your Ghost Host and you'll find out that it's not just elected officials and security guards who patrol the hallowed halls of Virginia's legislative and executive seat of power, but something beyond this world - something experienced by an amazing number and variety of people over the years. Packed with haunted history, this tour includes several of Richmond's best known ghost stories, including: Our Haunted Executive Mansion, the Great Theatre Fire, spirits in Capitol Square, and more...

Tour Richmond's Historic Canal District and Shockoe Bottom, See The Poe Museum, The King Jame's Cross, Murals, and the oldest continuing Mason's Hall in the Commonwealth. You will experience the story of Richmond's growth from small tobacco town to becoming a major financial center and capitol of the Commonwealth. Visit the site of Richmond's infamous slave trade and hear the narrative of prominence and problems in the Ante-Bellum era. Your tour will bring to life the significance of the James River in creating the vibrant city RVA was and has become. We begin at the Valentine First Freedom Center (the site of the original capitol, and conclude at the historic Main St Station. Tour length is approximately two hours.

An in-depth walking tour of Capitol Square and the Capitol Building that narrates and ties together 400 years of Virginia History and Culture. You will learn the complicated construction history of the capitol, its 1870 tragedy, and bountiful stories revealed within its chambers. You will hear the narrative behind the Civil Rights Monument, the controversy over the current monuments, and the fascinating tale of the Washington Cenotaph. You will learn about the contributions of 12 famous Virginia women at Voices in the Garden and the history of the enslaved in the city's history.

Discover Richmond’s historic Church Hill neighborhood with ease on a Segway tour. See St. John’s Episcopal Church, Libby Hill, and more as you glide through the city streets with ease, covering more ground than is possible on a walking tour. Throughout the tour, your guide shares fun facts and stories about the neighborhood’s vibrant history.

Richmond is well-known for its history, but its modern street art scene is just as deep. This Segway tour takes you to murals created with the Richmond Mural Project, which painted 100 murals around the city. It’s a great way to learn about modern Richmond culture while celebrating the city’s past.

Follow the tragic story of master American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Bring your vehicle on this driving and photo journey to a few scenes that backdrop his life in Baltimore. Invented the detective story. Invented science fiction. Is famed for stories/poems of the macabre. Penned: The Raven, Pit and the Pendulum, Black Cat, Telltale Heart. We read excerpts of his works: Quotes: We loved with a love that was more than love. Quoth the raven, "Nevermore!" Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality. All that we see or seen is but a dream within a dream. Take also same day Edgar Allan Poe PM tour in Baltimore! Hosts Gemma Pocahontas and The Mountain Man. Our journeys are a museum to 500+ near-secret places throughout the Northeast - woven and spun into immersive significant authentic thoughtful explorations that linger in the mind.

Discover the eerie beauty of Richmond's turn of the century Franklin Street. Home to many notable and beautiful landmarks, it's easy to see why spirits of days past would still linger here today. Featuring the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, Main Street Library, Ellen Glasgow House, and other haunted locations, this tour offers a unique glimpse into downtown Richmond's westward expansion.

On Foot RVA running tour showcases the James River and the unique running experience we have in Richmond, VA. It's designed to be informative and our narrative focuses on current history and how Richmond has grown in recent years, while recognizing the historic artifacts along the way. Runners know that the best way to get to know a city is on your feet, exploring the city where the cars can't go. We will run on bridges, crushed gravel trails, paved trails and a few roads along the way. If you are visiting Richmond and you're a runner, you can combine your passion with a fun tour that will give you an overview of what RVA has to offer to visitors and residents. We welcome runners of all paces and we will make frequent stops for photo ops! We welcome the opportunity to book private tours for individuals and groups at times not listed on our site. Give us a call to book your unique running experience today!

Discover Richmond’s oldest neighborhood on this Shockoe Bottom Segway tour. See the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Lumpkins Jail, and more as you glide through the city streets with ease, covering more ground than is possible on a walking tour. Throughout the tour, your guide shares fun facts and stories about the neighborhood’s 400-plus years of history.

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.

Follow the tragic story of master American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Bring your vehicle on this driving & photo journey to a few scenes that backdrop his life in Baltimore. Poe: > Invented the detective story. > Invented science fiction. > Is famed for stories/poems of the macabre. > Penned: The Raven, Pit and the Pendulum, Black Cat, Telltale Heart... We read excerpts of his works; Quotes: > We loved with a love that was more than love. > Quoth the raven, "Nevermore!" > Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality. > All that we see or seen is but a dream within a dream. Consider taking the full weekend Edgar Allan Poe Journey. Hosts Gemma Pocahontas & The Mountain Man; our journeys are a museum to 500+ near-secret places throughout the Northeast - woven & spun into immersive significant authentic thoughtful explorations that linger in the mind... Photo Tips for picture taking, compelling depth for your FB / IG / YT / TW / Pin followers!

Richmond's history abounds with amazing women who defied the repression of their times through incredible skill and indelible determination, including Elizabeth Van Lew, Ellen Glasgow, Maggie Lena Walker, among many other unsung figures. Discover the stories of these trailblazing women on a city-spanning two hour tour through the very streets they walked!