Whether you’re a lifelong Richmonder longing to embrace your inner tourist or you have a limited amount of time in the River City, here are 15+ tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.

Note: Price estimates are based on individual adult rates available at the time of publishing. Check each company’s website to see current pricing.

🛵 Top tours

RVA Explore Tour | Contact for pricing
Hop on the Explore Bus and fill your itinerary with anything from brunch to books to history tours.

Segway of Richmond | $50-75/person
Zip around the city while you discover landmarks, city views, street art, and neighborhood histories.

Richmond Tour Guys | $38/person
Explore downtown or Church Hill on a signature tour or try out private and seasonal offerings from this company that’s been giving weekly tours since 2014.

RVA TukTuk | $175+/vehicle (up to six passengers)
Zip through the streets of Richmond on a private tour seeing city landmarks, murals, bakeries, distilleries, bars, or history. Bonus: Create a custom tour as the perfect birthday party or date night.

Gather your crew and hop on the bus to a winery (or three). | Photo by @rvabrewcrew

🍽 Eat and drink

Discover Richmond Food Tours | $79+/person
Choose which neighborhood you want to take a bite out of first — Church Hill, Carytown, the Arts District, or Scott’s Addition.

Discover Richmond Brewery Tours | $79/person
Get prepped to see the best of Richmond’s brewery scene with Beer 101, then hop on the bus for three unique destinations.

RVA Brew Crew | Contact for pricing
Gather your crew for a private ride to breweries, cideries, and wineries in the festive blue bus named Lola. Bonus: Take a tacky lights bus tour during the holiday season.

Drink Richmond | $70/person
Drinks at three of the River City’s best alcohol producers — including breweries, cideries, and distilleries — are included in the price of a ticket.

James Limousine Brewery Tours | Contact for pricing
Get a group together for an exciting and educational look at the local craft beer scene.

🚃 All in on history

The Valentine Richmond History Tours | $0-20/person
Let an experienced guide walk you through one of Richmond's historic districts. Public tours are available through November, and private tours are available year-round.

Elegba Folklore Society | Contact for pricing
Walk the Trail of Enslaved Africans with knowledgeable guides and reflect on the historic narrative of Richmond.

RVA Historic Trolley Tours | $38/person
Explore 400 years of Richmond history from a classic, air-conditioned trolley.

Take your tour to the next level by taking to the waves. | Photo by RVA Paddlesports

🌊 Journey down the James

Riverfront Canal Cruises | $15/person
Historic rides are available April through November with $1 off for teachers, first responders, healthcare workers, and military personnel with valid work ID.

Discover Richmond Hiking Tours | $31/person
Experience a moderate, guided hike through the James River Park System to find Richmond’s natural hidden gems.

Riverside Outfitters | $73+/person
Take your tour to another level with a rafting trip down the James to see the sights.

RVA Paddlesports | $79+/person
Tour the famous rapids of the James, whether you’re looking for a relaxing float or a longer outing. Bonus: They have a tacky light tour for the holiday season.

James River Association | Contact for pricing
Connect with the James by taking a seasonal trip on a pontoon boat or spotting sturgeon as they migrate up the river.

🎨 Art is all around

Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks | $20/person
Go on four walks and see over 100 murals around the River City.

RVA First Fridays Art Walk | Free
Explore galleries, street art, and shops on a self-guided tour of the Arts District.

Visit Richmond Mural Map | Free
Peruse an online map of Richmond’s extensive mural collection and design your own walking, biking, or scooting tour.

Get your scares year-round with a ghost tour. | Photo by @richmondhaunts

👻 Get ghosted

Haunts of Richmond | $27+/person
Dare to learn about the shadows of Shockoe, phantoms of Franklin, and haunts around Capitol Hill.

Richmond Ghosts | $25-30/person
Unveil local hauntings or get a group together for the Boos and Booze pub tour.

What did we miss? If you know a tour that’s not on the list, guide us in the right direction by dropping us an email.