# Colonial Williamsburg Explorer

> Official app for planning and enhancing a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. (iPhone/iPad app by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonial-williamsburg-explorer/id903170412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359681362)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.22/5 from 123 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 41 MB
- Released: 2014-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonial-williamsburg-explorer/id903170412/reviews.md

## What is Colonial Williamsburg Explorer?

The official Colonial Williamsburg app. Featuring quick access to everything you need to make the most of your visit to the world’s largest U.S. history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia.

· Explore in-depth, behind-the-scenes virtual tours of our most iconic sites.
· Skip the line and purchase admission and special event tickets digitally.
· Detailed accessibility information.
· Book a stay at an official Colonial Williamsburg hotel.
· Explore special offers and discounts.
· Access our full calendar of events, evening programs, and historic sites.

## Key features

- Virtual tours of historic sites
- Digital ticket purchases
- Event calendar access
- Hotel booking
- Special offers and discounts
- Accessibility information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonial-williamsburg-explorer/id903170412/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not Good

*2024-04-10*

An app with little use and doesn’t even open web pages inside of it.  I’d give it a little more credit if it was a shell for a web app but opening links in chrome from items in the main nav bar is an amount of lazy app development I can’t condone.  Add more integration or don’t have this app.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2023-12-22, version 3.0.0*

The app used to be useful but now it just launches web pages and all the good features are gone

### 1/5 — Now with zero functionality

*2023-11-22*

This app has always been our go-to for tracking timed events and which buildings were open. Since the latest "upgrade" it does...nothing. No map. No schedule. Just virtual tours on a website. Why would we want those when we are HERE?

### 1/5 — No more map.

*2023-11-21, version 3.0.0*

Without the map, there isn’t much use

### 1/5 — New Update Rendered App Useless

*2023-11-08*

Prior to the recent update, the app was fantastic.  It had a live map to direct you to the sites, current events and activities, hours and status of the houses/sites with what was open vs closed, and more.  Now all that is gone.  We had been using the app for years but this new version is not useful at all.

### 1/5 — What happened?

*2023-10-23, version 3.0.0*

This app used to be incredible now it is 100% useless. It is a real shame.

### 1/5 — No app features

*2023-09-02*

This app seems to have been completely abandoned. There are only two options in the app—“Virtual Tours” and “Visitor Information”—and clicking on either will just open the webpage in your internet browser. The app doesn’t actually have any content.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2023-08-12*

There’s literally no point to this app. It has absolutely nothing helpful. It takes you directly to the Colonial Williamsburg website and only has two options, both of which take you to the website. Seriously one of the stupidest apps I’ve ever seen created.

### 1/5 — App does nothing, literally nothing

*2023-07-23, version 3.0.0*

The only thing this apps does is open safari to the Colonial Williamsburg website. That’s it, nothing else. No tickets, no account log in, nothing

### 1/5 — No longer a useful app in 2023

*2023-07-05, version 3.0.0*

Please build a new app or rebuild the previous functionality in the app. The current iteration is useless.

## Frequently asked questions about Colonial Williamsburg Explorer

### What can I do with the Colonial Williamsburg Explorer app?

The app helps you plan and enhance your visit to Colonial Williamsburg. You can take virtual tours of historic sites, purchase admission and event tickets digitally, book hotel stays, and find information on special offers, discounts, and events.

### How does the app help with tickets and booking?

You can skip the lines by purchasing admission and special event tickets directly through the app. It also allows you to book a stay at an official Colonial Williamsburg hotel, streamlining your visit planning.

### Is the app free to download and use?

Yes, the Colonial Williamsburg Explorer app is the official app and is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What kind of historical content is available?

The app offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes virtual tours of the most iconic sites within the museum. You can also access the full calendar of events, evening programs, and information about the historic sites themselves.

### Is the app useful for accessibility?

Yes, the app provides detailed accessibility information for visitors. This ensures that guests can plan their visit with their specific needs in mind, making the historic site more accessible to everyone.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2023-03-27

What’s new in this version:

· Direct access to onsite visit planning information.
· Book a stay at an official Colonial Williamsburg hotel.
· Detailed accessibility information for those with mobility issues.
· Virtual tours of iconic sites.

### 2.2.1 — 2019-10-08

Mobile ticketing is here! Huzzah! With this release, you'll be able to purchase digital Admission and Event tickets. Buy Admission tickets for your day, reserve a Carriage Ride after lunch, and pick up last-minute tickets to an evening program—all without waiting in line.

### 2.2 — 2017-06-19

Mobile ticketing is here! Huzzah! With this release, you'll be able to purchase digital Admission and Event tickets. Buy Admission tickets for your day, reserve a Carriage Ride after lunch, and pick up last-minute tickets to an evening program—all without waiting in line.

### 2.1.1 — 2017-03-10

• Upload your own photos into the Colonial Camera
• UI Enhancements
• Bug Fixes

### 2.1.0 — 2017-03-07

• Upload your own photos into the Colonial Camera
• UI Enhancements
• Bug Fixes

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