Capitol Square Tour

What You'll Experience on the Capitol Square Tour

Nestled inside a 14-acre historic English garden setting in downtown Richmond, Capitol Square holds more founding stories per square foot than almost anywhere else in America.

On this 90-minute walk, you will discover:

• The Virginia State Capitol Building: Designed by Thomas Jefferson, home to the oldest continuous legislative body in the Western Hemisphere.

• 400 Years of Untold Stories: Dive into the diverse history of Virginia, from Native American roots and Revolutionary War founders to Edgar Allan Poe, women's history, and historic civil rights milestones.

• Monuments & Historic Landmarks: Walk past the historic Bell Tower (1824), the Washington Equestrian Monument, and the Executive Mansion—the nation’s oldest continuously occupied governor's residence.

• The Historic Gardens & Grounds: Experience the iconic 19th-century landscaping designed as a parkland sanctuary in the heart of the city.