Cell Phone Tours – Hampton, VA
Experience the heart of Hampton’s rich history and culture with our self-guided walking tour. Stroll through our historic city and listen to captivating audio narratives at each stop, immersing yourself in the stories that shaped Hampton into the charming coastal gem it is today. Check out these Hampton cell phone tours:
- 400 Years Forward: Join us on the 400 Years Forward Tour, as we explore Hampton, Virginia’s Black history and culture from 1619 to today. Visit 11 locations in Hampton while listening to stories from the descendants and keepers of this history.
- Aberdeen Gardens: this historic neighborhood was built “for Blacks by Blacks” in 1934 as part of the New Deal Settlement. Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register, this iconic neighborhood is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Downtown Hampton: explore tree lined streets dotted with restaurants, art galleries, marinas and museums; it’s a vibrant community with a working waterfront, and year-round events.
- Fort Monroe: For more than 400 years, Old Point Comfort that now includes Fort Monroe has served as the key defensive site at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
- Hampton University: one of the country’s most prestigious HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), this campus tour includes the Emancipation Oak – an icon of the civil rights movement in America.
- Phoebus: A National Historic District with roots in the Civil War and both World Wars; Phoebus is filled with charming architecture, quaint streets, adventurous cuisine and antique bargains.
- The Neighborhood Tour: Get off the beaten path – off the main roads, and into the hidden neighborhoods. This isn’t a just a walking tour – and it’s not just a driving tour. It’s actually both. This tour will give you the chance to drive through some scenic roads and see beautiful homes – but you’ll also be able to step out of the car and explore on foot.
