Best Tours & Experiences in Williamsburg for Kids & Families

16 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Lorikeet Glen, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Kidsburg. 2 listings are free. 6 listings are indoor. 6 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This Williamsburg page currently has 16 qualified listings in tours & experiences that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Norfolk Botanical Garden, Science Museum of Virginia, Virginia Living Museum, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

2 options are free. 10 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 14 options have confirmed stroller access. 12 picks fit toddlers and 16 picks fit big kids.

Check total duration, bathroom access and how much of the experience requires sitting still. Ask about minimum ages before booking a nonrefundable family slot.

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Lorikeet Glen

4.9 stars

Walking into an open-air aviary where colorful lorikeet parrots land directly on visitors' arms, heads, and shoulders is one of those completely unexp

Best for ages 3+ (requires Busch Gardens admission)OutdoorIncluded with Busch Gardens admission ($200-300+ for a family of 4)

Norfolk Botanical Garden

4.8 stars

The Children's Adventure Garden has dedicated play areas, a splash fountain, and discovery stations built around the sensory experience of plants. The

All ages; especially wonderful for ages 2-12Indoor & Outdoor$60-80 (adults ~$17, children ~$11; under 3 free; tram and boat tours extra)

Kidsburg

4.8 stars

Kidsburg at Veterans Park is one of Williamsburg's most beloved free destinations, a massive, community-built wooden playground that kids find excitin

Best for ages 2-12FreeOutdoor$0 (completely free)

Virginia Musical Museum

4.8 stars

Kids who are musical or even just mildly interested in how music is made find this collection fascinating, the vintage jukeboxes, music boxes, and pla

Best for ages 6+ with interest in music historyIndoor$30-45 (check website for current admission)

Science Museum of Virginia

4.7 stars

The Dome theater (IMAX-style) shows run throughout the day and are spectacular, the curved screen creates full peripheral immersion that turns educati

Best for ages 3-16Indoor$70-100 (adults ~$20, kids ~$15; IMAX adds $5-8/person)

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