We paid $89 for the excursion to Colonial Williamsburg (six hours of which two are touring). Today, I noticed another excursion Williamsburg Shopping and Winery which seems to have the same two hour tour, same two hours for dining or touring Williamsburg, and then a trip to a winery; and this tour is free?!?!
Here is description for touring on paid tour:
Upon arrival, you will be treated to a short but informative film before embarking on your guided walking tour. During your walk, you'll receive an historic and cultural overview of the town and then tour some of the homes, public buildings and craft shops. The tradesmen, retailers and guides are all in costume, which lends the experience even greater authenticity.
One of the most impressive sights you will visit is the Governor's Palace, built in 1722 to house Virginia's royal governor. Located at the end of a broad greenscape, the imposing palace was intended to instill the colonists with respect for executive power. You will also see the Capitol, the colonial seat of government where laws and justice were made and administered.
Here is description of same portion of free tour:
Upon arrival, your local guide will lead you on a ninety minute escorted walking tour of its most historically significant blocks. Along the way, you will learn all sorts of intriguing information about the early government based in Williamsburg, the colonial way of life, and the key figures who lead the American Revolution.
So, does the free tour only see buildings from the outside? I see that the movie is not included but that is only fifteen minutes leaving 1.75 hours versus 1.5 hours for the free tour.
Has anyone taken either of these tours?
thanks,
Marc
