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Cyndi

Young

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

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"Live, live, live! Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death." - Auntie Mame

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, William & Mary’s Secret Garden, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Tour Guide: As owner of Friendly Wiliamsburg Tours llc, I have been leading history tours through Colonial Williamsburg for adults and students. I also  know the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Battlefield well.

I’ve also led hundreds of ghost tours through the darkest nights in Colonial Williamsburg and through the graveyards of Alexandria, Va.  History buff with extensive knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg, Civil War History, the Arts, Music, and the Performing Arts. Background as an actor and journalist.

As a Tour Director, have led student groups (orchestras, marching bands, chorales) for Bob Rogers Travel to Orlando’s Disney World and Universal Studios. Have lead multiple tours of Washington, D.C. for tour operators including EF Explore America.

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 ToursLocal GuideMulti-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, Arlington National Cemetery.

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, spent summers on Cape Cod.)

Fun Fact!
I drink ice coffee in the winter.
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 Rome. Gawking at the Portuguese coast. Encouraging students -- and adults -- to live raise their hands and 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

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 Guide.

TripSchool East Coast Training: NYC and Boston

General Availability

Available in 2026 for selected weeks in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.

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