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Tour Richmond's most famous cemetery visited by people from all over the world and known for its natural beauty and magnificent monuments.

Receive a guided tour of the final resting place of Presidents John Tyler, James Monroe and Confederate President Jefferson Davis, plus 18,000 Confederate soldiers, famous Generals and other notables. Learn about the Hollywood movies filmed at the cemetery.

Visit the Civil War Visitor Center housed in a historic iron works building where 90% of the Confederacy's ammunition and cannons were made. Experience a special film to learn the role the iron works played during the Civil War. Explore the museum and receive a special interactive program, Cannon's Roar, by a National Park Ranger, as you become part of the crew to load an original Civil War cannon to prepare for fire and explore the museum.

Visit the nation's first Civil War museum to interpret the Civil War from three perspectives - Union, Confederate and African American is housed in one of the war's greatest artifacts - located in downtown Richmond's Historic River District.

Receive a special program given by the center's guide about confederate women's clothing. Learn the Roles of Women during the Civil War, or choose another favorite tour, Men of Iron. Learn about the immigrants from Wales, England and other countries who trained America's work force.

Relax and enjoy lunch at one of Richmond's favorite restaurants known for its delicious homemade foods and deserts,

"What was it like?" Walk among the treasures of the world's largest comprehensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts and photographs from the Confederate States of America. Not merely guns, uniforms and flags but Robert E. Lee's uniform from Appomattox, J.E.B. Stuart's LeMat pistol and more. Journey back in time and receive a guided tour of a three-story mansion reflecting the Victorian-era elegance enjoyed by Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family.

If time allows, choose to pay a visit to either:

The Memorial to honor Virginia soldiers from World War II to the Persian Gulf. Visit the beautiful Memory Wall, or the newly renovated multi-million dollar war museum rooms.

The Museum to learn about the lives of the Holocaust survivors. Many exhibits and programs, including Nuremberg Trial reenactment figures and audio transcripts from the actual trial.

SPECIAL LOW DISCOUNT RATE FOR BUS GROUPS, OR RECEPTIVE SERVICES: Please call for pricing.

Richmond City Guided Bus Tours, 4932 Long Shadow Drive, Midlothian, Virginia 23112

Phone: (804)744-1718, e-mail: richmondcitytours@comcast.net