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Historic Homes &
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Airplane Tour

Williamsburg, VA

From $339

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About this experience

Discover the history and splendor of some of the country’s oldest homes with amazing aerial views on this exciting airplane tour!

SKU:
AIR-VIR-0009
  • 12 Months
    Validity
  • Virginia
  • Flexible
    Booking
  • Free
    Exchanges
  • Instant
    Delivery

  • Climb aboard a Cessna 172 and take to the skies for a 60-minute flight
  • Enjoy a high-flying adventure over Virginia’s beautiful James River area
  • See sprawling landscapes, historic plantations, and gorgeous architecture
  • Enjoy expert narration from your knowledgeable FAA Certified Pilot and guide
  • Explore these gems of the James on this delightful scenic Airplane Tour!

Take to the skies and fly back in time to explore expansive landscapes and the grandeur of old homes on this 60-minute Historic Homes & Architecture Airplane Tour!

Your tour begins when you meet up with your FAA Certified Pilot, who will also serve as your expert guide. Hop into the stylish Cessna 172 and buckle up for a fantastic ride. Peer through the window as the plane taxis down the runway, then feel the gentle pressure as you lift into the air.

You’ll cruise over Berkeley Plantation​​​, the site of the first official Thanksgiving. See Sherwood Forrest Plantation, home of President John Tyler, tenth President of the United States. Fly above Bacon's Castle, America's premier example of high style 17th-century domestic architecture and the oldest documented house in Virginia. See the colonial architecture of Brandon Plantation and the agricultural beauty of Chippokes Plantation State Park.

Get ready to take in stunning views and a lesson in history on this incredible sightseeing airplane tour!

Williamsburg, VA

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When Do I Choose A Date?

Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!

Year-Round:
Daily - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Essential Information

  • Participants must be at least 2 years of age
  • Maximum individual passenger weight limit is 275 lbs
  • Maximum combined passenger weight limit is 525 lbs
  • Headsets are provided

Duration

Approximately 60 minutes of flight time from engine start to stop

Experience Provider Info

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Maximum Participants

This tour is available for up to 3 participants so long as the combined passenger weight does not exceed 525 lbs.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome to watch from the main terminal building.

Weather Dependent

This experience may be canceled or rescheduled due inclement weather. Please contact your experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions.

Are there any weight limits?

Individual passenger weight limit is 275 lbs. The maximum combined passenger weight is 525 lbs.

What type of airplane will we be flying in?

Cessna 172

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 24 hours prior to the experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 24 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.

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