Explore Things to Do in Virginia
Virginia is a captivating blend of history, natural beauty, and modern charm. Visitors can explore Colonial Williamsburg and Civil War landmarks, relax on the sandy shores of Virginia Beach, or take in the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its vibrant cities, award-winning wineries, and rich cultural heritage, Virginia offers a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and discovery — living up to its slogan, "Virginia is for Lovers".
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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Virginia - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Virginia, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
Why wait until you arrive in Virginia to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Week Long Kayak, Canoe and SUP Rentals
For all ages! • Permium boats ! • 7 Days! Delivery available!
Chincoteague
7 days
Kayak
Snug Harbor Marina Boat Rentals
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Custom Private Wine Tour for up to 14 Guests
From $595.00 • Mercedes Sprinter • Available Daily
Charlottesville
Private Tours
Wine
Monticello Wine Tour & Coach Company
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17-Hour Deep Drop Trip
Fishing around Norfolk Canyon for Tilefish & Sea Bass | Adults
Virginia Beach
17 Hours
Rudee Tours
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Rock Climbing
All Climbs and Classes--Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Roanoke
Private Tours
Climbing
Granite Arches Climbing Guides
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Virginia Capital Trail Segway Tours
Ages 14+ • 1 - 2 Hours
Williamsburg
Williamsburg on Wheels
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Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
Visit the Haunts of Richmond's Oldest Neighborhood! • 90 Minute Outdoor Walking Tour • Ages 5+
Richmond
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Ghost Tour
Haunts of Richmond
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Charlottesville Tour
$400 for up to 2 guests + $99 per additional guest | 2 Hours | Most Popular!
Charlottesville
Blue Ridge Bicycle Tours
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Sunset & Fishing Cruise
Bring your booze and we'll supply the fishing, tackle and sunset.
Hampton
2 Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
Four Winds Chartering
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Rental - Single Kayak at Columbia Island Marina
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in May 2026!
Alexandria
1-4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities
Columbia Island Marina
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Jumpbox and Battery Delivery
Land or Sea Delivery
Hampton
SeaEO Nautical Ventures - Emergency Services
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Foodie Tours Explore All
Pizza & Ice Cream Tour
4 hours
Richmond
Private Tours
Food Tour
Discover Richmond Tours
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Customizable Private Tour
Call to book! • Fully Customizable • Up to 15 People
Charlottesville
Private Tours
Food Tour
Charlottesville Guide
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Church Hill Food Tour
3 hours; $75 (excl.fees)
Richmond
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Food Tour, Water Park
Discover Richmond Tours
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Scott's Addition Brews & Bites Tour
3 hours; $90 (excl. fees)
Richmond
3 hours
Private Tours
Brewery, Food Tour, Water Park
Discover Richmond Tours
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Richmond Brewery Tours
2.5 hours
Richmond
Private Tours
Beer Tour, Brewery, Bus Tour, City Tour, Food Tour
Discover Richmond Tours
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Church Hill Scavenger Hunt
From $33.92/Per Team • 2 hours • At your own pace!
Richmond
Food Tour
Discover Richmond Tours
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Chincoteague Walking Tour
History + Birding • Easy Walking Tour • Approx. 2 Hours • All Ages Welcome!
Chincoteague
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Assateague Explorer Pony Watching & Wildlife Cruises
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Arts District Food Tour
3 hours; $85 (excl. fees)
Richmond
3 hours
Private Tours
Food Tour, Water Park
Discover Richmond Tours
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The Downtown Mall Food Tour
12 Years Old + • 3 Hours • Taste some of the best dishes on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall!
Charlottesville
Food Tour
Charlottesville Guide
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Carytown Food Tour
3 hours; $75 (excl. fees)
Richmond
3 hours
Private Tours
Food Tour, History Tour, Theater, Water Park
Discover Richmond Tours
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Memberships
Become a member today, and make a difference for the historic places you love!
3 Hour Kids Trip
A fun fishing trip where kids can catch their first fish and enjoy the outdoors!
Hampton
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Four Winds Chartering
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Retro Boat Rentals RVA - Dottie
$150-$225 (Full Boat, Self-driven) • Up to 4 People • BYOB • 1 hr 30 mins
Richmond
1.5 Hours
Sea Suite Cruises RVA
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Colonial Wine Tour
Starting at $70 adults | 1.5 hour
Downtown Trolley Tour
Flagship Tour • Adult $25, Military $22, Child $10 (Ages 5-12), Wheelchair passenger $10 - $25
Fredericksburg
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
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Seaplane Sip & Soar Flight
Toast to breathtaking views on our Seaplane Sip & Soar Flight, where the sky meets the sea in aerial
Yorktown
60 minutes
Coastal Seaplanes
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Pizza & Ice Cream Tour
4 hours
Richmond
Private Tours
Food Tour
Discover Richmond Tours
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Church Hill Food Tour
3 hours; $75 (excl.fees)
Richmond
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Food Tour, Water Park
Discover Richmond Tours
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Private Cruise
(Incl. tax) All ages • 1 Hour 45 Minutes • Up to 20 people
Virginia Beach
Private Tours
Chesapeake Bay Pedal Club
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Rivanna Adventure Paddle
Full Service Trip with Shuttle Service Provided | 2.5-3.5 hours | Five Class II rapids
Charlottesville
Kayak
Rivanna River Company
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Kayaks-PaddleBoards
From $31.80 • 2 Hours • SUP's - Kayaks - RENTALS
Yorktown
Kayak
Patriot Tours & Provisions
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ASSATEAGUE KAYAK TOUR
Age 5+ • Approx 2.5 Hours
Chincoteague
2-2.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Horse, Kayak, Lighthouse Tour
Assateague Explorer Pony Watching & Wildlife Cruises
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Youth Advanced Sailing Course
Ages 8-15 • Morning and Afternoon Sessions Monday - Friday • 5 Day Camp
Alexandria
Kayak
Belle Haven Marina
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Pony Swim Kayak Tour
For all ages! • The best way to see the Pony Swim ! • Only 10 minutes paddle to the Pony Swim!
Chincoteague
1 hour 30 minutes
Private Tours
Kayak
Snug Harbor Marina Boat Rentals
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2026 River Trip & Paddling Equipment Season Pass
A great value for a fun season of adventure on the water!
Charlottesville
Kayak
Rivanna River Company
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Private Kayak Nature/Dolphin Tour
1.5 Hours | Ages 7+ | Year Around Availability
Virginia Beach
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Kayak
VB Surf Sessions
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Two Hour Kayak Nature/Dolphin Tour
2 Hours | Ages 7+ | Public Group Tour
Virginia Beach
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
VB Surf Sessions
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2025 River Trip & Paddling Equipment Season Pass
A great value for a fun season of adventure on the water!
Charlottesville
Kayak
Rivanna River Company
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Tandem Kayak Rentals
Starting at $45 | Includes Paddle & PFD | Delivery Available
Virginia Beach
Kayak
VB Surf Sessions
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History Tours Explore All
Carytown Food Tour
3 hours; $75 (excl. fees)
Richmond
3 hours
Private Tours
Food Tour, History Tour, Theater, Water Park
Discover Richmond Tours
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The Virginia Wine Experience
Public or Private Experience
Arlington, Reston
Private Tours
History Tour, Wine
Vino Virginia
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Afternoon Tour
Starting at $65 | 2-3 Hours | Ages 5+
Chincoteague
History Tour, Kayak
Assateague Adventures
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Dark History Conspiracy Tour
Dive Deep into Williamsburg's Dark History • Friday's @ 2PM • $21.20 Per Adult
Williamsburg
History Tour
Spooks & Legends Haunted Ghost Tours
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Kept in Bondage (History of Slavery)
All Ages with Parent's Discretion • 1hr Walking Tour
Williamsburg
History Tour, Walking Tour
Lonnie Sandifer Tours
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Creepy Tales on Campus Tour
Explore the Hauntings, Grim History & Secrets Around the Monroe Park Campus • 90 Minute Outdoor Walk
Richmond
History Tour, Theater, Walking Tour
Haunts of Richmond
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Private Day Tour - Luray Caverns
8 Hours • Includes Transportation!
Luray
Private Tours
Carriage, Cave, Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Ropes Course, Transportation
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Colonial History Tour
Deep dive into the rich history of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg
History Tour
Spooks & Legends Haunted Ghost Tours
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Chincoteague Walking Tour
History + Birding • Easy Walking Tour • Approx. 2 Hours • All Ages Welcome!
Chincoteague
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Assateague Explorer Pony Watching & Wildlife Cruises
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The Virginia Wine Experience - Middleburg
Public or Private Experience
Arlington
7.5 hours
Private Tours
Food Tour, History Tour, Wine
Vino Virginia
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Private Tours Explore All
Three Day Surf Camp
Ages 5+ | Proper Fundamentals & Techniques | Most Popular
Virginia Beach
3 Days
Kid-Friendly
VB Surf Sessions
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Mini Party Package
Up to 12 Adults • 1.5 Hours
Williamsburg
1.5 hours
Axe Republic
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All Adventure Passport
Ages 5+ • 2 Hours • All Climbers must be at least 48” tall, under 8 yrs w/ Adult • Maximum 265lbs
Arlington
2+
Kid-Friendly
NOVA Parks - Climb UPton
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Private Boat Tour, embarking from Alexandria’s Historic Old Town
Starting at $450/hr with 1.5 hr min • + Alexandria docking fee • Up to 6 people/boat
Alexandria
Private Tours
Embark DC
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Performance Surfboard Rentals
Starting at $30 | Delivery Available
Explorer Aviation Adventure Camp (9-11 Years Old)
Ages 9-11 • July 20-24 • 9am-3pm • 5 Days • Lunch Included
Virginia Beach
6 hours, 5 days
Kid-Friendly
Military Aviation Museum
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Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville: The Rising Tide of the Confederacy
8 Hours • Up to 6 People
Fredericksburg
Private Tours
Battlefield Tours of Virginia
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Alexandria: Bike to Mount Vernon (Admission Included)
All Ages • Full Day Rental
Alexandria
Bike Tour
Unlimited Biking
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Annual Launch Passes
Annual Passes • Pro-Rated Options • Valid from January 1 - December 31
Group Climbs
Group discounts without purchasing a party area
Arlington
NOVA Parks - Climb UPton
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