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Definitely take this tour

Patrick, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the events in the area. Along with his own experiences and photos from other guests made thus an amazing event

Date of experience : August 30, 2024

Very fun tour, must do in Williamsburg

Very fun tour. Vince was engaging. We learned a lot and was fun for all ages. Definitely recommend taking the extended tour which includes Willis and Mary

Date of experience : August 28, 2024

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Thank you for recommending our tour, Therese! We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled you enjoyed your experience. Hope to see you again on another spooky adventure!

Great knowledge from the guide

Great knowledge from the guide. The stories were well told and easy to understand.

Date of experience : August 24, 2024

We're glad you found the tour experience to your liking, Sergio! We hope to see you again for another thrilling adventure!

Fun and interesting!

We loved this tour- our guide was excellent- very knowledgeable and well-spoken. We loved the ghost stories, but also that there was lots of history mixed in. Seeing Colonial Williamsburg at night was lots of fun, too. Highly recommend this tour!

Date of experience : July 25, 2024

We're so glad you enjoyed your tour! It's great to hear that your guide kept everyone captivated with their storytelling and personal experiences. We'd love to see you again in the next city you visit!

Scary stories, beautiful place!

Our guide was super engaging and had wonderful stories. It was a great blend of history and frightful fun. Our whole family had a great time.

Date of experience : August 16, 2024

Thank you so much for joining us for a tour! We're glad you had such a great experience. We'd love to see you again in the next city you visit!

Colonial Ghosts Haunted Pub Crawl

The tour was both entertaining and very informative. William was our guide and was very interactive, well versed in the history, stories and legends of the area. We did the Haunted Pub Crawl and although several of the pubs are closed on Tuesdays, he did a great job filling in the time we may have spent at other pubs.

This is so amazing to hear! It means a lot to us that your guide made the experience so wonderful. We'd love to see you again in the next city you visit!

Fun and detailed tour

Tour guide was enthusiastic and detailed. My group had a great time.

Date of experience : August 23, 2024

This is so amazing to hear! It means a lot to us that your guide made the experience so wonderful. We'd love to see you again in the next city you visit! Thank you so much for joining us for a tour!

Rob was an amazing and knowledgeable…

Rob was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. This was our first time visiting Williamsburg and so glad we chose to do this tour! We will definitely be back! Kids were so interested in this as well and it was well worth the money to do this and the extended tour after!

Date of experience : July 29, 2024

Patrick was an awesome tour guide

Patrick was an awesome tour guide. He was knowledgeable and kept our interest peaked.

Date of experience : August 20, 2024

Olivia was great

Olivia was great. Her additional historical knowledge was very interesting and worthwhile. The tour wasn't quite what I expected. I anticipated ghost stories about the pubs in the pubs. Overall still a very good experience.

Date of experience : July 26, 2024

We enjoyed this tour and the wonderful…

We enjoyed this tour and the wonderful tour guide!! We caught some pictures and videos of some awesome things, and we really had a good time. To avoid the heat we took the late night tour and it was 100% worth it. We went out on a June night and it was just amazing. They had very good stories with some research behind each one.

Date of experience : June 23, 2024

Great Ghost Tour

Vince was a great guide. Next time we may do the extended tour!

Hi, Sue! We're so glad you had a great experience during your time with us. It means a lot to hear that your guide provided a terrific experience for you. We'd love to see you again in the next city you visit!

Our guide was excellent

Our guide was excellent. I believe his name was Patrick (?). We thoroughly enjoyed listening to his stories.

Cyndi was a great guide

Cyndi was a great guide. Good history and stories of area past. Recommended!

Date of experience : July 28, 2024

Excellent tour

Enjoyed the historical aspect of the tour. Learning aspect made up for spotting no ghost.

Hi, Shane! We're so glad you had a great experience during your time with us. We'd love to see you again in the next city you visit!

Ghostly adventure

We had a fun time walking around and listening to tales from colonial Williamsburg.

We all had a great time

We all had a great time, and the guide William was awesome

Good knowledgeable person nice history…

Good knowledgeable person nice history about williamsburg and about the ghost.

Date of experience : June 28, 2024

Our guide Cindy was really enthusiastic…

Our guide Cindy was really enthusiastic - very knowledgeable and had interesting stories at each location.

Date of experience : July 30, 2024

Fun and informative!

Tom was a great guide and storyteller.

Date of experience : August 19, 2024

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“ We took the extended tour , which seemed a little short however we learned more about the university. ” in 19 reviews

“ We were at the Peyton Randolph house , which was ranked one of the top 10 haunted spots in the entire country. ” in 5 reviews

“ Although the weather was freezing, Thomas led us on a great walk through Colonial Williamsburg ! ” in 21 reviews

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Colonial Ghosts is the authentic ghost tour in Williamsburg and is ranked as one of the Top 10 Ghost Tours in America by US City Traveler in 2014 and the Best Tour Operator Award for Williamsburg. Discover the ghosts of Williamsburg during our hour long 9PM or 8PM ghost tours, great for all ages. Or, take the 90-minute late night 10PM Ultimate ghost tour for adults, a journey that includes Indian burial grounds, witches, stories of murder, tragedies of war, and bitter betrayal across more than 300 years of history. If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not "orbs" on cameras, embark on a night you'll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg. Add the extended ghost tour for a bonus ghost tour through the College of William and Mary, the nation's second oldest College. We're not theatrical, because our tour is based on fact. Put the costume and lantern away. What we're going to show you is real, and what you'll hear is true. Many guests on our tour have experienced activity. We invite you to become one them. We refresh and improve our stories every winter to deliver more accurate and engaging tours. …

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fun time. a lot of walking, but none-stop stories. Vince was our guy and easy to listen to and entertaining. He added to the stories photos from other tours of "odd events". we brought our own EMF reader for fun and had a lot of fun "alerts".

Steve was our tour guide. Steve debunked almost everything that had occurred and as our guide that is unacceptable. Tour guide was not informed about the stories he would tell and couldn't give straight answers to questions. He did not know any years or any basic facts about it. He did not even add any type of dramatization or entertainment. He walked away from the group and extremely fast. There were 3 kids under the age of 13 that were talking over the guide, talking over the devices, disturbing those that were actually trying to make a connection, and all around disrespectful without any type of warning to stop from the tour guide. I (not the parent or tour guide) had to ask the children to please be respectful of the spirits we wanted to speak to. The kids (who weren't old enough to be there) truly ruined the tour due to their disrespect and their ignorance to the others in the group. It was billed as a 13 and over experience which is disappointing to have kids (not even old enough to be there) be a huge reason the paranormal investigation went poorly and the guide not stepping in made it 10x worse. We had spirit boxes, EMF detectors, and a laser type monitor that the tour guide himself said was "angry at him" as his reasoning for it not working. The devices that we did have were either dead or dying and we had to share since there wasn't enough for each person. The path we walked was the Market Square, a church, governors house, Randolfs house , and some type of market where they did amputations. This is not a listed path choice on the Ghost Hunt page on the company's website. Not sure if the website isn't updated, but I did a lot of research before going on this hunt so that was a little disappointing.

Vincent made our final night stay an amazing ending to a great vacation. His knowledge and experience was well worth the tour. We strongly recommend this company. It was extremely dark out for being after 7 pm. Many thanks to his professionalism. P.S. thank you for your service, sir GEORGE

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Jan 12, 2024

Robert, thank you for recommending our company. It means a lot, and we're glad Vincent provided a great evening for you. We'd love to have you on another tour with US Ghost Adventures in the next city you visit!

This tour was super fun, plus it was just a lovely evening walk. My 10 and 7 year old loved it. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and the history was all interesting. Would definitely recommend, so glad we went!

Finally got to check out the Colonial Ghost Tour in Williamsburg. We purchased the extended tour with an EMF detector added. Our guide Chelsea was amazing! She was very well articulated and spoke loud enough for the whole group. She knew a lot of history with some personal experiences mixed in! We learned a lot we had never known about the area, while checking for readings on the detector and experiencing Colonial williamsburg at night. It was a lot of walking, but not any more than a normal day at Colonial Williamsburg. We had stopped at different historical sites, with a small speech on the history and background, along with notable figures and lore, then had some time to look around and take it all in before heading to the next stop. Guided by a lantern around midnight telling folklore and historical tales was just a whole different level of an experience! My recommendation would be to bring along a bottle of water and some good sneakers for walking. I wish I would have brought a camera just to take some epic night pictures, maybe next time!

The tour was great and the extended tour of william and Mary was amazing and very informative. Our tour guide was great. All the kids kept talking about was going back at night afterwards he even gave them a ghost finder that read energy levels

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Despite the temperature we really enjoyed ourselves. The host was very enthusiastic and shared a lot of information about the history of Colonial Williamsburg and the monuments.

Captured a picture of this historic house with what appears to be silhouette of something near the entry door.

Jan 19, 2024

Quentin, thanks for joining us for a tour! We're glad you had a great time with us and learned more about our history along the way.

It was very fun and our tour guide (Kathrine) was super sweet. The stories were very beautifully presented and she was super sweet and cared a lot about our group.

My family attended a one-hour tour in July 2024. The tour guide was a college student that acted like a wanna-be ghostbuster. His stories seemed embellished and not authentic especially when he was talking about his personal experiences. Several facts he stated were fact checked by our 13 year old daughter and could not be validated. We were looking for some kind of an exiting end to the final tour story and it fell flat. Fun to walk the streets of Williamsburg at night, but seemed made-up for entertainment. As a side note, my husband did seem to capture an orb on a live pic taken of the Randolph house.

Informative. Entertaining. Pace and presentation were excellent. Jarod also interacted well with the group.

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The 7 Best Ghost Tours in Williamsburg

Take one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg and explore the historic streets where some of the most important history in America took place. 

Williamsburg is a hot spot for history and paranormal activity, from important Colonial battles to the arrival of pirates.

So, on your next trip, visit the most haunted locations in Virginia by going on one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg, VA.

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The 7 Best Ghost Tours in Williamsburg, VA

1 . the original ghosts of williamsburg tour.

Visit the lesser-known side of Williamsburg via a candlelit guided tour with The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Tour .  

It is one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg and is family-friendly, with high-energy tour guides offering incredible storytelling. The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Tour is the oldest ghost tour in Williamsburg. To prove it, the tour guides have personal paranormal stories and pictures of ghostly sightings from the haunted sites.

The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Tour is one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg, as you visit historic streets and places around town that most tourists don’t see. One of the sights is the College of William and Mary, where you will discover hidden secrets and paranormal stories.

Be sure to bring your camera, as people on my tour saw shadows moving across the buildings and candlelight coming from inside the house through the windows.

Book here: The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Tour

2. Colonial Ghosts Tour By US Ghost Adventures

Wander to the most haunted places in Williamsburg after night falls with US Ghost Adventures’ super spooky Colonial Ghosts Tour . The guides will share real encounters with ghosts as they walk you through the College of William and Mary campus.

The Williamsburg ghost tour takes you to other haunted locations, including Kimball Theatre and Merchants Square. It also dives deep into Colonial Williamsburg’s history, and you will learn about the settlers and how Williamsburg handled the Civil War.

Plus, if you are up for more spooky tales of ghosts around the city, US Ghost Adventures offers an extended version of the Colonial Ghosts Tour.

Book here: Colonial Ghosts Tour By US Ghost Adventures

3. Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

Spend the night with pirates, witches, and ghosts on the Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches, and Pirates Tour .

If you love tours with a theatrical flair that are great for kids, you will love this tour. The guides, Grace Sherwood and Mr. Pirate, dress and act like pirates, witches, and ghosts, including the occasional appearance of Blackbeard, the Pirate.

While the tour is dramatic, the stories are informative, spooky, fun and factual. One of the things that makes this one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg is that the guides represent people from Williamsburg’s past, including a woman accused of witchcraft.

Visit 13 of Williamsburg’s most haunted sites, including Peyton Randolph House, home to 17 spirits and one of Virginia’s most haunted places.

Other locations include the haunted Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building and the graveyard, where the spirit of Ida Jones is often seen wandering through the gravestones.

If you’ve ever wondered if America’s forefathers drank from Blackbeard’s skull, you will find out on the tour. Be prepared for a lot of walking, but every place is easy to access.

The tour guides speak loudly, so you will have no problems hearing every spooky tale throughout the tour.

Guests often see and hear strange sights and sounds, so be sure to bring your camera just in case you spot strange lights or faces in the windows of each building.

Book here: Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

4. Williamsburg East Ghost Tour

The Williamsburg East Ghost Tour is a unique ghost tour based on a photo study of the ghosts that haunt the streets of Williamsburg.

Each tour is different. Tour guide Tim allows you to pick from multiple haunted sites along Duke of Gloucester Street.

The tour will stop at each site and be shown insanely cool paranormal photos taken at each haunted location, making it feel like you are inside the spooky stories.

Tour Guide Tim shows you his amazing paranormal photos and tells you the ghost stories that tie in historical facts about Williamsburg’s haunted past.

The tour is based around photo studies of the ghosts – very photo-heavy, so you will spend a lot of time checking those out.

The photos alongside the haunted tales of each site are cool. It is one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg if you are looking for a unique experience. 

Book here: Williamsburg East Ghost Tour

5. Colonial Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Do you want to go on one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg and avoid the crowds? I recommend the Colonial Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour .

Meet the ghosts who wander one of the most haunted cities in the USA as you take an after-dark ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg. You will hear haunted history as you walk past Williamsburg’s spookiest sites.

The ghost tour passes by haunted locations like Merchant’s Square, Bruton Parish and Kimball Theatre.

Visit the most haunted locations in Williamsburg, including the College of William and Mary. You will hear about hauntings from the past and those that still happen today.

Bring your camera as several people capture orbs while taking the Colonial Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour.

Book here: Colonial Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

6. Colonial Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

Ghost stories combined with drinking spirits is the perfect match for a night of spooky fun in Williamsburg, VA. Head on to the Colonial Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl for a night of drinking and terrifying stories.

The tour takes you to a few of Williamsburg’s haunted pubs, including the DoG Street Pub, Precarious Beer Project and Amber Ox Public House. You will hear tales of the ghosts that haunt the pubs and learn about haunted sites in Williamsburg as you walk between pubs.

This is one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg for people who want to spend time trying new drinks in haunted pubs and doing less walking than other tours.

Book here: Colonial Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

7. Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Stories and Walking Tour

Do you want to spend an evening immersed in haunted tales of Williamsburg throughout history? I highly recommend taking the Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Stories and Walking Tour .

This is one of the best ghost tours in Williamsburg for families. The tour guides will keep you and the kids entertained throughout the entire tour.

The tour guide, Lonnie, is phenomenal at storytelling and has many personal experiences with several of Williamsburg’s most haunted locations. 

Book here: Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Stories and Walking Tour

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Welcome to Colonial Ghosts Tours, Williamsburg's Scariest & Top Rated Ghost Experiences

Are you ready to experience the most authentic ghost tour in williamsburg, virginia join us on a ghost tour, ghost hunt, or adults only haunted pub crawl, offered nightly, our original stories have earned us accolades as one of the top 10 ghost tours in the us and best ghost tour in colonial williamsburg..

Colonial Ghosts, a Williamsburg ghost tour, is Ranked as one of the Top 10 Ghost Tours in America!

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not “orbs” on cameras, embark on a night you’ll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides!

Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg. Add the extended ghost tour for a bonus ghost tour through the College of William and Mary, the nation’s second oldest College.

REAL HAUNTINGS

Many guests on our tour have experienced activity. we invite you to become one of them..

Aided by renowned psychics and investigators, at Colonial Ghosts we have conducted our own interviews with former Colonial Williamsburg staff and research to enrich the stories you will hear on your ghost tour through the Colonial Williamsburg area and William and Mary historic campus. Stories span from the Colonial era through the Civil War, and to the present. We’ve even captured hauntings on video.

We are Williamsburg’s most engaging and informative ghost tour, featuring up to 18 ghost stories on location—more than any other tour—covering new locations every year and stories not heard elsewhere. You can also download our interactive app for more ghost stories.

COLONIAL GHOSTS TOUR

Uncover the chilling past of Colonial Williamsburg, where history and hauntings intertwine on a journey through the historic streets.

ULTIMATE GHOST TOUR

Delve into the darkest corners of this historic town, uncovering the mysteries that lurk in the shadows after hours.

WILLIAMSBURG HAUNTED PUB CRAWL

Sip on signature cocktails while discovering the best local legends, terrifying tales, and haunted locations in one of the oldest towns in America.

WILLIAMSBURG BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE

Discover the remarkable history of the Black experience in colonial America and the resilience of Williamsburg's enslaved inhabitants.

SECRETS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

Explore the dark underbelly of Williamsburg, uncovering long-buried secrets of crimes, affairs, and scandalous escapades.

DRINK WILLIAMSBURG PUB CRAWL

Journey through Williamsburg’s iconic pubs, each with its own unique charm and stories waiting to be discovered.

TASTE OF WILLIAMSBURG - CULINARY TOUR

Indulge your palate on a culinary adventure through Williamsburg’s food culture, from colonial classics to modern twists.

Ghost Tour Interviews & Accounts of Real Hauntings

We are proud to gather several video interviews and hauntings experienced by people at the locations on our tours over the past ten years. these include video interviews of colonial williamsburg security, and odd occurrences captured by guests. if you have an experience you'd like to share, please contact us (this links to the contact form), peyton randolph house haunting pt 4.

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Bruton Parish Church Haunting Pt 1 Williamsburg VA Ghost Tour

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Governor’s Palace Haunting Pt 1

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Ghost Interview on Site

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Peyton Randolph House Security Trapped in Basement

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9 reasons you must walk a colonial ghost tour if you’re in williamsburg, virginia… even if you don’t believe in ghosts (yet)!

You don't believe in ghosts.

Did you know scientists at Princeton University may have proven the existence of ghosts? Researchers at Princeton University have been studying paranormal phenomena in a scientific context for almost 30 years, through a department called “PEAR”. It stands for “Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research”. PEAR is a scientific study of consciousness-related physical phenomena.

You don’t like guided tours.

Have you ever had a terrible tour guide? Someone who wasn’t very likable, wasn’t very knowledgeable, didn’t have a good command of the group, was boring and unengaging? Not our tour Guides! They are the best. They will make a believer out of you. Not just in ghosts, but in how awesome a properly guided tour can be. Our guides take their role seriously - they are guiding you through 300 years of history, in places that have been evidently haunted, almost weekly, since they were discovered.

You want to learn the hidden secrets of our ghostly history.

Have you ever heard of a “memory palace”? It’s a technique used by memory athletes to remember fantastic amounts of information with perfect recall, in a short period of time. What you do is, you associate different imagery and stories with different features of locations you’re familiar with (like different rooms in your house).

You’ve only got a couple days in town, and you’re not sure what to do.

If you’ve only got a couple days in town, maybe you’re with your significant other, or maybe you’re with your friends, or even your whole family, and you’re spending your precious paid time off here in Williamsburg, so that every move you make counts… then you simply must come visit us.

You’re on a date.

Did you know the hormones our bodies release when we’re thrilled have an influence on attraction? It’s why roller-coasters make such a great first date. This has been studied over and over, but it’s worth repeating here. If you’re taking someone on a date, and you’re looking to have a lot of fun together, or to increase attraction for each other, it’s a good idea to find something that gets the blood pumping. The best activities are even a little scary, like a roller coaster. Or a haunted old church.

You want to do something you and your family will have fun with, and have even more fun remembering together!

What is it worth to take a trip with your family that actually brings everyone together, even if it’s just for an hour or two? Family vacations can be stressful, and sometimes it can be a real pain to get everyone to get into the spirit doing the same thing, without whining or eyes rolling. And how many memories do we really get to have fun reminiscing over as the years pass?

You want a REAL ghost tour.

US Ghost Adventure tours are the real deal. One of the first things you’ll notice, that makes us different than the other ghost tours in town, is we don’t walk the traditional paths. And we don’t use silly costumes or lanterns. Why? Because we only walk the paths of the stories we have fact-checked and verified. We explore real haunted sites across the U.S.

You have a tight schedule.

US Ghost Adventure tours are easy to fit into most schedules, because we run late in the evening. We have different start times in the evening to choose from, including with ghost tours starting at 8pm and 9pm, and the Ultimate tour at 10pm. Finally, at 90-125 minutes long, you can almost always find a tour that fits your schedule.

You believe modern science has debunked ghosts.

This is our favorite. Not long ago, a pop-science article was published that claimed the Large Hadron Collider at CERN had debunked ghosts. In reality, a scientist named Brian Cox mused that if there were a medium that could preserve a person (something like a ‘soul’), he believes he would have seen evidence of it in his particle physics work.

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Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tour: A Review of “Ghosts Among Us”

There are plenty of ghosts tours to choose from in Colonial Williamsburg, but by far, the best one in my book is the Ghosts Among Us Tour, offered by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 

The only tour in Williamsburg Ghost Tour that actually takes you inside historic buildings, tickets can be purchased at the Lumber House Ticket Office or online at https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/calendar/ghosts-amongst-us .  

We paid $18 per person for this experience, and it was well worth every penny.

Our tour started at the Lumber House Ticket Office on the Duke of Gloucester Street.   We checked in at the window where we were assigned to our group for the evening. 

Our ticket taker then directed us to a meeting location just a few steps away from the ticket office.  After a very short wait, our guide, dressed in colonial clothing, met us on the street, carrying a lantern with a single candle burning in it. 

Our tour guide then set the mood for the tour, explaining a few rules and a bit about the history of hauntings in Colonial Williamsburg.

The James Geddy House

Our first stop was the James Geddy House.  We were escorted inside, and seated in a parlor, illuminated only by a single candle. 

Our guide then introduced us to our first storyteller, an indentured servant girl who told the ghoulish tale of the murder of her friend Jenny.  The storyteller was fully in character the whole time, and definitely made the story come to life. 

At the end of her tale, we were escorted out of the building and down the Palace Green, while our tour guide elaborated on the story, giving us a more historical perspective.

The George Wythe House

The next stop on our Williamsburg Ghost Tour was the George Wythe House.  Lanterns lined the front stairs, where we were escorted inside to another parlor. 

Our second storyteller was escorted in and told us a tale about the specter of Death.  Again, the story was elaborate and beautifully told to our group. 

After the conclusion of this story, our tour guide escorted us outside, and elaborated on some of the superstitions and myths of colonial times.

The Governor’s Palace

Our final stop on the tour was in the Governor’s Palace.  Unlike our other encounters, this time our storyteller was already seated in the parlor waiting for us when we entered the room. 

A disheveled looking man in his early 50’s, he sat in a chair next to a single candle and began spinning a tale of crime, punishment, and murder.  His eerie laugh made the experience very engaging. 

When he stood at the end of the story, revealing his full height, it only added to the intimidation and tension of the story.

Our tour concluded with our guide leading us back out onto the Palace Green, and answering questions for us.

The tour was extremely enjoyable.  The stories were scary without being overly gory or inappropriate. 

There was enough tension to make listeners jumpy in a fun way without terrifying anyone so much that they would be upset by it.  The actors were very good, especially in the close quarters of the parlors, and made the experience spooky and fun.

The tour isn’t recommended for children ages 12 and under, and I would agree.  The subject matter, especially in the last story in the Governor’s Palace, would likely be troubling to younger kids. 

There was a child on our tour who appeared to be about 9 or 10 years old.  The child seemed like she was a bit too scared, her family skipped out on the last stop on the tour.

I would definitely take this Williamsburg Ghost Tour again, and would recommend it to anyone visiting Colonial Williamsburg who enjoys this kind of thing.

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Have you ever been fascinated by ghostly figures, streaks, or orbs? If so, then this is THE TOUR FOR YOU!!!

Real stories told by costumed characters, featuring our very own Witch and Pirate with his parrot (Petey). You will hear of Blackbeard's demise and the story of the most famous Witch in Virginia. If you have the courage we will go to one of the most haunted houses on the east coast and hear the stories of 17 spirits that lurk inside. 

Find out who our very own Mr. Pirate is and kids get to pick from Mr. Pirate's Treasure Chest!!! 

$20.00 per person – 8PM -meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Tours rain or shine. 6 and under - FREE!

$20.00 per person – 8PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Step into the shadows and experience the eerie ambiance of Williamsburg after dark on our Dead of Night Ghost Tour. As night falls, the spirits of the past come out to play, and our expert guides will take you on a spine-tingling journey through the town's haunted history. From the stories of restless spirits to the unsolved mysteries of the Colonial era, this tour will give you a glimpse into the darker side of Williamsburg's past. As you wander through the streets, you will hear tales of tragic deaths, violent crimes, and the restless souls that still haunt the town to this day.

$25.00 per person - 10PM  - meets at the Capitol . Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Tours rain or shine. Not recommended for children under 13 .

Dead Of Night Paranormal Investigations

Colonial Williamsburg is oftentimes associated with the Revolutionary War era, but the old capital city is home to many Civil War-related sites as well. On May 5, 1862, approximately seventy thousand Union and Confederate soldiers clashed at the Battle of Williamsburg. Remnants of that bloody struggle linger to this day. A nighttime stroll along Duke of Gloucester Street will reveal headquarters, barracks, arsenals, hospitals, and, some say, even ghosts!

$20.00 per person - 8:30PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Take a journey back to 18th century Virginia and walk in the footsteps of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. Hear fascinating trivia facts that you won't find in school books. Discover where common phrases originated and learn about the forgotten patriots who helped ignite the fires of freedom. Understand the risks taken by our forefathers as they signed the declaration of independence and how events in Williamsburg brought the colonies together. Our extensive knowledge of the revolution's events will give you a deeper understanding of the risks taken by our forefathers. Join us and awaken your patriotic spirit!

$20.00 per person - 2PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Join a Spooks and Legends costumed guide on a tour of historic Colonial Williamsburg and gain a new understanding of what our founding fathers were really thinking during the birth of our nation. Hear about rites and rituals of Colonial Williamsburg’s many secret societies, some of which still meet there to this day. Learn the dark history of Williamsburg and the nation’s most influential people from colonial America all the way up to “Rockefeller’s Williamsburg”. What does Thomas Jefferson have in common with the Illuminati? Join us to find out!

Pirates? Local bandits in boats or the first world economy? We're sure you all know of Blackbeard, but there were so many others. Pirates, buccaneers, corsairs are some of the names they were called; and let's not forget the "privateers". Whatever name they chose, they were way beyond just local menace with a significant influence on the developing colonies of Virginia and other settlements in this country. Come join this journey through time. You won't want to miss this incredible tour!

$20.00 per person - 10:30AM and 1PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Hear stories of holiday traditions throughout the centuries. Walk the historic area and see the beautifully decorated homes just as they would have been in the 18th century. A wonderful way to see the town and hear the fun history behind the holiday decorations.

$20.00 per person - 11:30AM and 2PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

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Ghosts, Witches, and Pirates Tour 10-24 people: $18 per person 25-49 people: $16 per person 50-74 people: $14 per person 75+ people: $12 per person

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