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Cyndi

Young

10+ years of experience
Williamsburg, Virginia
United States of America (USA)

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Adventure awaits!

About

I am lucky to have led hundreds of fun, engaging tours for thousands of visitors to Washington, D.C., Alexandria, and Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Ranked in Top 10% Best Tour Guides in the Country by US Ghost Adventures (one of the largest walking tour companies in the US with tours in 100+ cities across the country).

5-Star Guide: TripAdvisor, Google.

Licensed Washington, D.C. and New York City guide. Experienced Storyteller. Secret spots: U.S. Botanic Gardens, College of William & Mary’s secret garden, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

History and Ghost Tour Guide: I’ve led ghost tours through the darkest nights in Alexandria and Colonial Williamsburg. History buff with extensive knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg, Civil War History, Art and Music, the Performing Arts.

Have also led student groups (orchestras, marching bands, choral groups) to Orlando’s Disney World and Universal Studios.

Received great reviews for storytelling, knowledge, enthusiasm, and fun. 

Award-winning Journalist and Travel Writer. 

Fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

What people are saying:

“Thank you for being the best guide out there!” – Chaperone, Ohio

“We will always remember our trip, and it was all because of you.” Chaperone, California

“You were magnificent! We’ve had other guides and you were by far the best.” – Teacher, Chicago

“The highlight of our trip! You made the stories come alive.” – School Principal, California

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursFood & Drink ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour DirectorTour Business Owner/Operator

Washington, D.C.: Memorials, National Mall, U.S. Capitol, National Cathedral, Embassy Row, Smithsonian, Georgetown

(Lived in WDC for 20 years).

Virginia: Old Town Alexandria, George Washington's Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, Monticello.

Civil War Battlefields: Gettysburg, Antietam, and almost every battlefield in Virginia: Manassas, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Richmond, Appomattox. 

East Coast:

New York City.

New England, Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod (Boston native).

Fun Fact!
I like to poke around battlefields.
Hobbies & Interests
Scaring children in cemeteries. Exploring historic ruins. Prowling battlefields. Cycling Yorktown's "Surrender Field." Singing Beethoven's Ninth. Painting landscapes. Snuggling stray cats in Roma. Encouraging students -- and adults -- to live their dreams!

Testimonials

• "Thank you for being the best guide out there!" – Chaperone, Ohio

• “You had me in shivers!” – Teacher, Colorado

• “I’ve never heard the kids rave about anyone like that.” – Teacher, Michigan

• “You were magnificent. We’ve had other guides – you were by far the best.” – Teacher, Chicago

• “They were an eclectic group and you held them spellbound.” – School Principal, Texas

• “The highlight of our trip. You made the stories come alive.” – Teacher, California

• "You're a better storyteller than my mom!" – Fifth-grader, Ohio

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

RIC, DCA, IAD

Licenses

Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC)

Training

International Guide Academy (IGA). TripSchool East Coast TD Training (Boston, NYC)

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Certified International Tour Manager (CITM), International Guide Academy (IGA)

Williamsburg, Virginia Licensed

Washington, D.C. Licensed

New York City Licensed

TripSchool East Coast Training: NYC and Boston

General Availability

Available in 2024 and 2025 for selected weeks in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.

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