Richmond: Private Tuk Tuk City Tour & Carytown Stops

Summary

Electric tuk tuk ride through Richmond art, history & Carytown

You’ll cruise Richmond’s streets by electric tuk tuk with a local guide—spotting Monument Avenue’s statues, wandering past VMFA’s sculpture garden, pausing at Hollywood Cemetery, and soaking up Carytown’s energy. Expect stories you won’t find in guidebooks and small moments that linger long after you’re back home.

What’s the experience like?

We were already bumping along Monument Avenue in this open-air electric tuk tuk before I realized how much I’d missed just feeling the city air. Our guide—her name was Jamie—pointed out the old brick row houses and that huge Kehinde Wiley statue, Rumors of War. I could smell cut grass and something sweet from a bakery nearby. Jamie laughed when I tried to guess which U.S. presidents are buried at Hollywood Cemetery (I got two right, which is apparently not bad).

There’s something about seeing Richmond from this low-to-the-ground seat—it makes you notice little things, like the way people wave from their porches or how the light hits the Capitol steps. We circled the Virginia state capitol grounds (oldest legislative body in North America, Jamie said) and she told us about Saint John’s Church, where Patrick Henry gave that “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. I didn’t expect to feel so connected to all these places just rolling by in a tuk tuk.

Carytown was buzzing—shop windows bright with color, people ducking in and out of coffee spots. The breeze picked up as we rode past Shockoe Slip and Scott’s Addition; it carried this mix of roasting coffee and rain on pavement. We waved at a couple walking their dog who grinned back at us like we were part of some local parade. I still think about that view across the city from the cemetery hilltop—felt like Richmond was letting us in on its secrets for a bit.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Richmond sightseeing and cultural drive

• Visit Kehinde Wiley’s Rumors of War
• Explore VMFA sculpture garden
• Drive down Monument Avenue
• Visit Hollywood Cemetery
• Tour Virginia state capital grounds
• Pass by Saint John’s Church
• Drive through Shockoe Slip and Scott’s Addition
• Drive through Carytown shopping district

Top questions

How long does the RVATukTuk sightseeing tour last?

The duration isn’t specified but covers several key sites around Richmond including Monument Avenue, VMFA gardens, Hollywood Cemetery, and Carytown.

Is this Richmond city tour private?

Yes, the RVATukTuk tour is private for your group with your own driver-guide.

Are pickups included for this Richmond tuk tuk tour?

The tour includes private transportation but does not mention hotel pickup specifically.

Can infants or small children join the RVATukTuk tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Are service animals allowed on this Richmond sightseeing tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on board the RVATukTuk vehicles.

Which neighborhoods will we see during the tour?

The route covers Monument Avenue, VMFA sculpture garden, Hollywood Cemetery, Virginia State Capitol grounds, Saint John’s Church area, Shockoe Slip, Scott’s Addition, and Carytown.

Is alternative green transportation used for this city tour?

Yes, tours use open-aired electric tuk tuks certified as green transportation.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation in an open-air electric tuk tuk with a knowledgeable driver-guide; alternative green travel throughout Richmond; flexibility to bring infants or service animals; and plenty of time to explore highlights like Monument Avenue, VMFA gardens, Hollywood Cemetery, state capitol grounds, Saint John’s Church site, plus lively stops in Shockoe Slip and Carytown as time allows.