Private Sightseeing Tour by Electric Cart in Richmond
Our N.E.V.s, or "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles", are the best way to tour Richmond! They provide a low-speed, open-air ride so that you can experience Richmond's beautiful architecture, murals, and historical sights with the intimacy of a walking tour, but still enjoy the speed and comfort of a vehicle.Unlike many other companies, your guide will be an official Richmond "I am Tourism" Ambassador. To become IAT certified your guide underwent 6 weeks of training from Richmond Regional Tourism, receiving instruction from historians and experts across a wide cross-section of Richmond's incredibly rich history and culture. Your Richmond Ambassor will tell you facts and stories about must-see locations, and many hidden gems you may never have thought to visit including Historic St. John's Church, The Virginia Capital Building, Hollywood Cemetary, The Fan District, The Canal Walk, Shockoe Slip and so much more! All Ambassadors use an amplifier to ensure a great audio experience!
Overview
Our N.E.V.s, or "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles", are the best way to tour Richmond!
They provide a low-speed, open-air ride so that you can experience Richmond's beautiful architecture, murals, and historical sights with the intimacy of a walking tour, but still enjoy the speed and comfort of a vehicle.
Unlike many other companies, your guide will be an official Richmond "I am Tourism" Ambassador. To become IAT certified your guide underwent 6 weeks of training from Richmond Regional Tourism, receiving instruction from historians and experts across a wide cross-section of Richmond's incredibly rich history and culture.
Your Richmond Ambassor will tell you facts and stories about must-see locations, and many hidden gems you may never have thought to visit including Historic St. John's Church, The Virginia Capital Building, Hollywood Cemetary, The Fan District, The Canal Walk, Shockoe Slip and so much more!
All Ambassadors use an amplifier to ensure a great audio experience!
Itinerary
Fan District
We'll take you at low speed through the charming and historic Fan district where you'll see one of the longest intact stretches of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the United States.
10 minutesHollywood Cemetery
We'll ride through the beautiful sprawling 135-acre arboretum cemetery known as Hollywood. In many years it has been the second most visited cemetery in the United States. We'll stop to see stunning views of the falls of the James River from the cemetery's highest point - the famous "President's Circle".
15 minutesTredegar Iron Works
We'll ride along the beautiful waterfront at low speed, passing the famous Tredegar Ironworks. You'll hear about Richmond's past as a manufacturing powerhouse that harnessed the power of the Class IV rapids that pass through it's urban core.
10 minutesCanal Walk
We'll ride at low speed along the restored section of the Kanawha Canal - America's first operational mule and towpath canal system conceived by George Washington.
5 minutesWe'll see beautiful examples of Richmond's Murals in the industrial ruins of the powerplant that powered the World's first city-wide street car system here in Richmond.
10 minutesWe'll see this monument to John Smith and Christopher Newport's famous trip to Richmond just after landing at Jamestown.
5 minutesShockoe Slip
We'll ride along the historic cobblestone streets of Shockoe Slip, learning about Thomas Jefferson's and Edgar Allen Poe's history there.
10 minutesWe'll ride through one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in Richmond stopping at the beautiful Libby Hill overlook, also known as "The View That Named The City". We'll see a beautiful view of the city including the famous Tabacco Row district of the city.
10 minutesSt. John's Episcopal Church
We'll stop to see this hallowed spot where Patrick Henry gave his famous speech that helped spark the American Revolution.
10 minutesVirginia Capitol Building
We'll stop to see the beautiful Virginia Capital designed by Thomas Jefferson, that spawned the "neo-classical" design style.
10 minutesRide through Richmond's Famous Monument Avenue
10 minutes
Location
Address
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23221, USA
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Heated Seats and Weather Enclosure if needed
- Microphone and Speaker System
- Official Richmond "I am Tourism" Ambassador as a Guide
Exclusions
- On-board restrooms
- Tredegar Ironworks/Civil war museum not included
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tredegar Ironworks/ Civil war museum - We will discuss the history outside the attraction.
- All ages are allowed and everyone on the vehicle must wear a seatbelt. If a child cannot wear a seatbelt independently, the customer must supply a car seat. The vehicle is compatible with car seats that support attachment to a standard lap-style seat belt. Strollers can be stowed on the vehicle, but must be folded up and placed along the floor at the customer's feet, or in the passenger seat of the vehicle next to the driver.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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