Triple-B Driving Tours LLC
Explore 400+ Years of History on the Hampton Roads Peninsula
Driving History Tours for Ages 16 and up
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About Triple-B Driving Tours
Triple-B Driving Tours LLC offers private guided driving tours across the Hampton Roads peninsula, taking you off the beaten path to discover the region’s most significant historical sites and the people who impacted them. We provide immersive three-hours+ experiences that connect you to over 400 years of American history, from the Revolutionary War to the Space Age. Unlike self-guided tours, we deliver a personalized experience tailored to your interests, with flexible stops and a comprehensive narrative that places each location within the broader context of Hampton Roads and American history. We also pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, home, or a mutually agreed upon location, provided that location is on the north side (or peninsula) of Hampton Roads–this includes Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Hampton or Newport News.
Phil and Lynnette Pratzner, owners of Triple-B Driving Tours LLC, proudly served their country for decades. Phil employs his experience as a retired Air Force Colonel, years of operational campaign planning, and Master’s degrees in American History and Military Studies to guide tours for our customers. With 26 years of service in the military in multiple operational theaters, three times in command, and 12 years as a technologist/program manager at The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Phil has a passion for subjects such as campaign design and execution, technology impacts, unsung heroes, and leadership under stress. Lynnette served for 24 years as an Air Force Judge Advocate General, utilizing a keen attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and sense of justice, which she now employs to ensure our tours cover the full story.
More about Triple-B and Chief Historian Phil Pratzner
Our vision is to deliver public history excellence through knowledge, integrity, and personal engagement. Our small-group format facilitates this, as we tour in a comfortable passenger mini-van, ensuring an intimate learning experience. After each tour, you’ll receive curated highlights and local recommendations, extending your exploration beyond the drive. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, Triple-B transforms how you experience the Hampton Roads peninsula’s remarkable past and dynamic present.
Our Tours
The Yorktown Revolutionary War Campaign
Journey through the pivotal events and key figures of the American Revolution. This guided tour explores the Hampton Roads peninsula’s crucial role in securing American independence, featuring off-the-beaten-path sites and expert storytelling about the campaign that forged a nation. Topics include the critical French impact, roles of intelligence and logistics, and the major persons who both impacted and were impacted by the campaign. Tours are approximately three hours long (longer if doing “Max walking around stops,” which adds about 30 minutes total to the tour), $170 per person, with discounts for national park passes and senior citizens or active/retired military.
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Civil War on the Peninsula
Experience the dramatic Civil War history that unfolded across the Hampton Roads peninsula. Our guided tour reveals lesser-known battlefields, strategic locations, and personal stories from this transformative period, providing a comprehensive view of the conflict’s impact on the region and the war in general. Topics include the Union’s Peninsular Campaign, the Battle of the Ironclads and the monumental impact of the events at Fort Monroe. Tours are approximately three hours long, $150 per person with discounts for senior citizens or active/retired military.
Air and Space
Discover the region’s pivotal role in American aviation and space exploration history. This tour showcases the innovation, key figures, and groundbreaking achievements that made Hampton Roads central to the nation’s aerospace legacy, from early flight to the Space Age. Topics include the establishment and development of Langley Air Force Base, the creation and growth of NASA-Langley and its monumental impact on the U.S. space program, and the ongoing impacts the region has on U.S. air and space capabilities. Tours are approximately three hours long, $140 per person with discounts for senior citizens or active/retired military.