Richmond's History and Food of Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  Virginia  :  Richmond  :  Food Tours

Driving tour in luxury vehicle providing a  personal tour of Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill.  On this 2.5-hour tour, you will experience the historical landmarks and people, such St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his "Give me Liberty or give me Death" speech.  Land sites where old holding quarters once stood for slaves being shipped to all points South.  Contemporary points in the tour include food tours ethnic and local restaurants and bakeries. You'll hear about the the renaissance of both business and residents in Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill and meet living legends along the way.Your tour guide will meet you at the tour departure location, and drive you through the neighborhoods of Church Hill and Shockoe Bottom. Church Hill is primarily a residential community with historical row and victorian homes. You will be visiting historical churches, parks, theaters, and shops, cafes, and boutique grocery stores.  In Shockoe Bottom you will meet the owners or restaurant operators an sample their dishes on the walking portion of the tour.  The tour will end at a designated restaurant in Shockoe Bottom.
Sites on this tour will include the following points:

Church Hill:

• St. John's Episcopal Church
• St. Patricks Catholic Church
• Libby Hill Park
• Richmond National Battlefield Park
• Ground Breaking for the Lumpkin’s Jail site

Shockoe Bottom:

• Sweet Teas Southern Cuisine
• Havana 59
• Old Original Book Binders
• Southern Kitchen
• Sumo San