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Richmond: Private Tuk Tuk City Tour & Carytown Stops★ 4.86 (857) · 1h 30m
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Chincoteague Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat: 2-Hour Cruise★ 4.99 (813) · 2h
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Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Local Stories★ 4.55 (788) · 1h–1h 15m
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Charlottesville Wine Tour: 3 Wineries & Private Sedan★ 4.99 (660) · 5hUS$ 499View ›
Williamsburg: Ghosts, Witches & Pirates Night Walking Tour★ 4.71 (617) · 1h 45mUS$ 25View ›
Williamsburg: Jamestown & Yorktown Full Day with Lunch★ 4.87 (583) · 9h–10hUS$ 90View ›
Virginia Beach Kayak Tour: Paddle with Wild Dolphins★ 4.82 (510) · 2hUS$ 68View ›
Williamsburg: Ghost Tour & Haunted Colonial Sites After Dark★ 4.72 (390) · 1h 30mUS$ 32View ›
Kayaking with Dolphins Chesapeake Bay: Small-group eco-tours★ 4.77 (390) · 2hUS$ 68View ›
Alexandria Ghost and Graveyard Tour: Colonial Guide, Old Town★ 4.93 (350) · 1hUS$ 20View ›Top rated (10)
Alexandria: Escape Room Live 60-Minute Game AdventuresYou’ll step into themed escape rooms in Alexandria—maybe Sherlock’s study or Poe’s haunted chambers—and race against the clock with your team. Expect tactile puzzles, playful hints from your local game guide, and lots of laughs as you try to beat the 60-minute challenge together. Even if you don’t solve every clue, you’ll walk out buzzing with energy and inside jokes.
Boat Tours of Chincoteague & Assateague: Wild PoniesA two-hour guided boat tour departing from Chincoteague takes you to Assateague Island to watch the famous wild ponies up close, along with ospreys, bald eagles, blue herons and dolphins. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide and binoculars to use; bring sunscreen and a light jacket, as the water can be chilly. Service animals are welcome, and infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?The tour departs from Chincoteague, so if you're staying on the island or nearby without a car, you avoid the logistics of reaching Assateague on your own — the boat is your transport and your entry point to the wildlife.
Loudoun County: 3-Winery Tour from DC Metro & LeesburgYou get picked up at West Falls Church Metro or Leesburg, driven to three rotating Loudoun County wineries with a guide and professional driver, and returned to your starting point. Choose Explorer to pay for tastings individually, or Connoisseur for one included tasting at each winery. Lunch is on your own at any stop. The whole day includes travel time and removes the need to arrange transport or designate a driver.Is it for me?Pick this if you live in or near DC and want a full winery day without arranging a designated driver, coordinating multiple cars, or planning the route yourself — the fixed schedule and included transport are what make a relaxed afternoon possible.
Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour: Revolutionary History GuideA 1.5-hour guided walking tour through Old Town Alexandria led by a local historian who covers the city's role in early American history, from the Ramsay House and Carlyle House Historic Park to George Washington's church pew and the famous Spite House. The guide is a resident who knows the neighborhood block by block and weaves together stories of presidents, merchants and the events that set independence in motion.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the full historical narrative as you walk—this works for anyone who wants to understand the stories behind the buildings instead of just seeing them pass by.
Williamsburg: Private York River Sailing Charter & Hands-On HelmYou’ll step onto a private sailboat in Williamsburg and steer along the York River with guidance from a local captain. Feel the wind at your back, watch for dolphins (dogs can come too), stretch out on padded cushions up front, and snap free crew photos as you go. It’s peaceful and unexpectedly fun — you might even surprise yourself at the helm.
Sail York River Gloucester Point: Steer 32-Foot SloopSail a private 32-foot sloop on the York River in Gloucester Point, Virginia, with up to five others. You take the helm and learn to sail in the first 20 minutes, then run the boat yourself—hoist the spinnaker, trim the sails, or hand it back and relax on deck. The 2.5-hour charter includes bottled water, free photos, and the option to swim off the stern if the wind dies. Children from age one are welcome, and dogs ride free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually sail the boat instead of sitting as a passenger—the 20-minute lesson gets you comfortable enough to steer and trim sails for the rest of the charter. If you'd rather relax on deck and let the guide handle everything, that works too; the boat and the time are yours either way.
Roanoke: Downtown Food Tour & Blue Ridge Tasting WalkYou’ll wander historic streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste classic Blue Ridge flavors, meet shopkeepers along the way, and end with views over downtown Roanoke you might not forget soon. All food and drinks are included—just bring your curiosity (and maybe an umbrella).
Richmond Carytown Food Tour: 6 Stops & Local StoriesYou’ll walk Carytown’s colorful streets with a small group, stopping for biscuits, sweets, and stories from locals who actually live here. Taste your way through 5-6 different shops while your guide shares quirky history and neighborhood secrets — expect laughter, surprises, maybe even new friends by the end.
Williamsburg Colonial History Tour: Founding Fathers & IndependenceYou walk through 18th-century Williamsburg with a costumed guide who brings the lives of Washington, Jefferson, and Henry into focus through the streets and buildings where they actually lived. You hear the trivia and the stakes behind the Declaration of Independence without arranging your own route or research. The tour is fully wheelchair accessible and paced for all fitness levels, so you can focus on the history instead of logistics.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand the real stakes behind American independence without doing the research yourself—the costumed guide and the actual locations do the work of bringing the history alive, so you absorb it instead of just reading about it.
Williamsburg Colonial History Walking Tour & Hidden StoriesYou walk through nine key sites in Colonial Williamsburg with a professional guide who knows the hidden stories—the tavern where revolution was organized, the hospital with brutal origins, the church where presidents prayed, the courthouse where justice was swift. The tour is wheelchair accessible and includes the full historical context, so you're not just seeing buildings; you're understanding why they mattered and who paid the price.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real story behind Colonial Williamsburg's buildings—not just the restored facades, but the people, the contradictions, and the decisions that shaped the American Revolution—and you'd rather have a trained guide walk you through the connections than figure out the timeline yourself.
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Williamsburg: Colonial Revolution Tour & Governor's PalaceYou walk six historic sites in one hour with a guide who explains the 1770s events in chronological order, so you understand how Virginia moved toward independence without spending days hunting through buildings or waiting in attraction lines. The tour includes the Governor's Palace, Raleigh Tavern, the gunpowder magazine, and the Declaration reading site, with questions encouraged throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want the core story of Virginia's path to independence without spending multiple days hunting through Colonial Williamsburg or missing buildings because they're closed—the fixed one-hour route and guide's timeline are what make the whole narrative fit into a single morning or afternoon.
Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Walk: Lantern-Lit Historic TourThe Original Ghost Walk is a 1-hour lantern-guided walking tour through Colonial Williamsburg led by a live storyteller in period attire, blending documented history with local legend. You'll move at an easy pace through moonlit streets and historic sites including Bruton Parish Episcopal Church and the Governor's Palace, hearing chilling true stories and paranormal accounts. Kids 12 and under are free, and the tour meets at The Precious Gem in Merchants Square.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and keeps the pace easy, so families with kids and anyone who prefers a straightforward, unhurried tour can follow comfortably. If you want the history without the rush, or you're bringing younger children who need time to take things in, the lantern light and the storyteller's pacing make that possible.
Williamsburg Walking Tour: Murder, Scandal & Dark StoriesMurder, Mayhem, and Scandal is a one-hour walking tour through Williamsburg's streets led by a live guide in English, exploring the darker, lesser-known stories of 18th-century colonial life—trials of pirates, stamp act riots, sensational court cases and tavern scandals. The tour is for mature audiences 17 and older due to the sensitive subjects and period language involved. Routes vary by departure since each guide draws from different stories in the town's history, and the tour runs weather permitting; a souvenir button is included.Is it for me?At one hour, the tour fits into a free afternoon without eating the whole day, leaving time to grab lunch or explore other parts of Williamsburg before or after. If you're looking for a longer immersion or want to enter the colonial buildings themselves, you'll want a different tour.
Williamsburg: Colonial Christmas walking tour with guideYou’ll walk Williamsburg’s historic streets by candlelight with a local guide in costume, hearing stories behind colonial Christmas traditions and seeing decorated homes as they were centuries ago. Expect laughter, unexpected details (pirate tales included), and small sensory moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Williamsburg: Black History Walking Tour & Stories of FreedomYou’ll walk Williamsburg’s historic streets with a local guide, hearing stories rarely told — from churchyard graves to courthouse steps and lives shaped by hope or injustice. Expect moments that make you pause and details that linger long after you leave.
Jamestown & Yorktown: 7-Day History Ticket ComboYou’ll step right into colonial Virginia with costumed interpreters guiding you through hands-on exhibits, historic ships, and re-created villages across Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown. With seven days to explore both museums—and free parking—you can take your time soaking in stories, artifacts, and even try your hand at firing a cannon or tying on a tricorn hat. It’s history that lingers with you.
Williamsburg Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & DrinksA haunted pub crawl tour in Williamsburg takes you to 3-4 local bars and historic sites over 2 hours, where a live guide shares researched ghost stories and local folklore. You'll stop at venues like the Precarious Beer Project and Amber Ox Public House, plus landmarks including Bruton Parish Church and the George Wythe House. The tour includes a professional guide, a drink at each bar stop, and the stories behind each location. Minimum age is 21; the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and delivers the stories as you walk and drink, so you follow along naturally without needing to read or listen to a recording—it works for anyone who wants the history told live, not narrated.
Williamsburg Ghost Hunt with Paranormal Equipment IncludedThe Dead of Night Ghost Tour is a two-hour paranormal investigation through haunted Colonial Williamsburg where you handle professional ghost-hunting equipment like Spirit Box, EMF meters, dowsing rods and rem pods while an expert guide shares the documented stories behind the hauntings. Small groups keep the experience hands-on, and all equipment is provided. Minimum age is 12.Is it for me?Book this if you want a small group and hands-on time with actual ghost-hunting equipment rather than just listening to stories—you're the one holding the Spirit Box and watching the EMF meter, which is what separates this from a standard haunted history walk.
Haunted Old Town Alexandria Ghost Tour & Pub CrawlA 2.5-hour guided ghost walking tour and pub crawl through Old Town Alexandria pairs local hauntings with stops at historic bars where you can purchase drinks and hear stories tied to the buildings themselves. The costumed guide leads small groups through hidden alleyways, stopping at landmarks like Carlyle House Historic Park and venues including King & Rye, Old Hat Bar, and Union Street Public House—a renovated 1790 Colonial warehouse. The tour ends near the waterfront by Chadwicks. Minimum age is 21 with valid photo ID; alcohol is not included in the price.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the ghost stories and history of Old Town tied to the actual bars and buildings where events happened—the guide reveals each story as you stand in front of the haunted site, which is what makes the history stick.
Astoria: Craft Chocolate Tasting Tour with Factory VisitYou’ll start your craft chocolate journey in Astoria with a guided tasting flight of five unique bars at River-Sea. Learn from passionate locals as you explore flavors from Ecuador to Madagascar, then step behind the scenes to see how small-batch chocolate is made. Expect laughter, earthy aromas, and maybe a new favorite bar.
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Gallows Path Ghost Tour Williamsburg: Dark Colonial HistoryGallows Path is a 90-minute adults-only ghost tour (ages 16+) through Williamsburg that traces stories of failed justice, betrayal, and confinement at exterior locations including the Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, George Wythe House, Peyton Randolph House, and Public Gaol. A Ghost City Tours Ambassador guides you through colonial history stripped of polish—the poisonings, trials shaped by status and power, enslaved people barred from testifying, and the fear of waiting for execution. The tour asks one question that deepens at every stop: what happens when justice fails?Is it for me?At 90 minutes, Gallows Path fits into an evening without consuming the full night, leaving room for dinner or other plans before or after. The tour operates after dark, so it works best if you're already in Colonial Williamsburg or staying nearby and can reach the meeting location on your own.
Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Colonial Haunts After DarkThis 90-minute ghost walking tour of Williamsburg follows the routes colonial watchmen once patrolled, stopping at the Courthouse, Bruton Parish Church, Peyton Randolph House, and Public Gaol to weave real history with reported hauntings. A Ghost City Tours Ambassador guides the group through stories of law, faith, domestic life, and confinement—all grounded in Williamsburg's actual past rather than staged effects. Children from age 5 are welcome; the route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?This is a shared walking tour led by a guide, so you follow the route and stops they've planned rather than setting your own pace. It suits history lovers and families who want real colonial stories woven with local legends, without jump scares or staged effects—and it works well if you're comfortable walking for 90 minutes and arranging your own transport to and from the meeting point.
Yorktown Ghost Tour: Revolutionary and Civil War spiritsThe Yorktown Ghost Tour is a guided walk through Colonial Yorktown that explores the town's haunted history, revealing stories of spirits from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. An experienced guide leads the tour in English, and children from age 5 are welcome. The tour lasts about an hour and covers the historic streets on foot.Is it for me?If you're staying in Colonial Yorktown or visiting without a car, this tour starts right in town and needs no transport beyond your own two feet—the guide meets you and walks the historic streets from there.
Maritime Murder Yorktown Ghost Tour: Haunted Colonial SitesThe Maritime Murder Ghost Tour is a guided evening tour through haunted maritime sites in Colonial Yorktown, where you learn the dark history and ghostly legends tied to the colonial waterfront. An experienced guide leads the walk and shares chilling tales of murder and tragic deaths that locals say left spirits behind. The tour runs about an hour and welcomes visitors from age 16 and up.Is it for me?The hour-long walk fits into an evening without consuming your whole day, so you can explore Colonial Yorktown's daytime history and colonial sites before the sun sets and the ghost stories begin.
Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted History After DarkA 90-minute guided ghost tour through Williamsburg's historic streets led by an expert guide who shares local legends, paranormal encounters, and the history of colonial tragedies tied to notable landmarks and gathering places. The tour operates after dark, combines history with storytelling, and welcomes all ages and fitness levels.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the tour fits into a free afternoon or evening without eating your whole day, leaving time to grab dinner or explore other parts of Williamsburg before or after. If you have limited mobility or poor cardiovascular health, confirm the walking pace with the operator before booking.
