So, Tell Me... (Frequently Asked Questions)
What does a private guide do?
I join you in your vehicle in Charlottesville. You could be an
Elderhostel tour in a motor coach or a couple in your car. Either way I
tell you stories about the people and events that make this place a fascinating town. So many of the fundamental ideas of a free society have roots here.
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Why can’t we ride in the guide’s car?
Insurance issues and state regulatory requirements regarding for-hire
vehicles. Maybe the future will be different.
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Does the guide give Civil War tours?
Not really. There were no real battles to speak of in Charlottesville
during the Civil War. The only exceptions were a skirmish just north of
town with General Custer and a three-day occupation a year later where no
fighting took place. Charlottesville spent most of the war giving
medical care to wounded soldiers. If you’re a real Civil War buff and
would like a step-on guide in your car who specializes in the Civil War then
call Frank Walker of Tourguide,
Ltd (540) 672-9414. He is in Orange County just northeast of
Charlottesville
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Is there a limit to the size of our group?
Yes and no. Tell Me About It Tours can hire as many
motor coaches and step-on guides as necessary (depending on availability). The real limits, if any, come from those imposed by your destinations. Wineries, for example, each have a maximum number they can accommodate in their tasting rooms.
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How far ahead do I need to book a tour?
It depends on availability. You might get same day service.
Someone may have cancelled. Or a given date might be booked months in
advance. Best thing to do is call as soon as you start thinking about
it. We’ll take it from there.
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Do I need to make a deposit?
No. My experience is that people treat me and my time respectfully
and I respect theirs. A deposit is not necessary.
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What are your hours of operation?
Phone Calls: Feel free to call me between 8 AM and 10 PM. I may
be with a tour and not able to answer the phone. If so, leave a message
and I should be able to get back to you within a day.
Tours: Generally, tours occur between the hours of 9 AM and 6 PM,
seven days a week, federal holidays excepted. Sometimes I can be
flexible. Other times there will be events which limit my hours further. It’s always case-by-case. So give a call.
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Do I need a contract?
No. I do not require a contract for the same reason I do not require
a deposit. If you would like a contract, I will happily send you one.
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