Discover Shockoe Bottom, the original town grid of Richmond where the industry and government were cultivated, now a lively entertainment and recreation destination. Meet on the corner of East Main and North 17th Street, 100 North 17th Street.

$15 per person
$5 for Valentine Members
Walk-ups welcome.
Cash or check.
On-street parking.

This tour is presented as part of the Richmond History Tours program, a service of the Valentine. We offer a full schedule of walking and bus tours of city neighborhoods, waterways, parks, retail districts, historic sites and battlefields. Led by a master guide, a Richmond History Tour is the best way to experience the city’s rich past, present and future.