Explore and Book Civil War on the Peninsula Tour

Offering Tours in November 2026

The Civil War was fought in many locations in Virginia, who has the distinction of being the state with the most battles fought in it. The Peninsula of Hampton Roads is no exception: battles large and small were fought here, with both Union and Confederate forces holding, ceding, and gaining ground. Our tour will visit some less known battles of the Civil War, with particular focus in Hampton, and Newport News to a lesser degree. Fort Monroe was a critical location during the civil war, with military and societal implications, so a significant amount of the tour time will take place there.

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Instructions for Booking (if able, recommend printing this page to follow along with our booking option feature):

• Locations: Select your pickup/drop off location; a number of popular places are available under “Williamsburg Hotels,” but if your desired location is something other than these, select “Other” and specify that location in the Customer Information page later.
• Available Tours: Select the “Civil War Tour.”
• Outside Engagement options: Please note that the projected tour time (three hours) is keyed to “Short walking option.” Generally speaking, it will take less time for “No walking-stay in the minivan,” which might be closer to a two hour and forty-five minute tour.
• Total Attendees: Use the numerical dial to adjust the total amount in your party.
• Date & Time Selection: Available dates have a green line at the bottom of the date; then a container, “Pick a slot for…” appears most often with two time slots, one morning and one afternoon; if you need to adjust the time (8 AM or 1 PM) up to an hour before or after, still select the morning or afternoon option but note later in the Customer Information page your desired time.
• Customer Information: Here is where you put any notes under “Add Comments” which require my attention and a response back to you. Please give me 24 hours to get back with you.
• Verify Order Details: If you qualify for a discount here (either Senior Citizen or Active Duty or Retired Military), click on the “Have a discount code?” at the bottom right. Add D10 to the “Enter Code” container, then click on the “Apply” button to the right. Confirm as the window refreshes that a new lower total price has been correctly calculated. If correct, press the blue “Checkout” button on the bottom right.
• Enter your payment information: Follow instructions on the window, and when complete press the “Submit” button on the lower right. If you do not get a Confirmation page (with an order number) and instead get a swirling wait cursor, your payment likely went through, and I have the information I need. I will ALWAYS confirm this with you through an email, so look to receive that in 24 hours or less. If you do NOT receive this email, contact me immediately and we will work together to ensure you are scheduled!

On the day of the tour

• I will meet you at the designated location in person (the minivan will be close by)
• Please have your national park pass and/or ID to verify the discount (either Senior or Military)
• Feel free to bring water or coffee if in a closed cup as well as light snacks
• Be ready to have fun!

Refund Policy: our customers will receive a full refund or credit if they cancel at least 24 hours in advance of their tour. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows and late arrivals will be charged the full price.