Williamsburg Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & Drinks

Drink at haunted bars while a guide tells the real ghost stories behind them

A 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted pub crawl in Williamsburg

• Enjoy a drink and spooky story at local hotspot
• Learn haunted tales at historic location
• Enjoy a drink and spooky tale at pub
• Learn horrifying tales at historic theatre
• Enjoy a drink and haunted tale at taphouse
• Learn gruesome tales at haunted spot
• Learn terrifying tales at historic church
• Enjoy a drink at local favorite

The experience

You've got an evening free in Williamsburg and want something more than the usual bar scene. This haunted pub crawl pairs drinks at real local hotspots with the actual ghost stories tied to them and the historic buildings nearby. A live guide leads the route, stopping at 3-4 bars where you order a drink and hear the tale of why that place is haunted, then walks you to nearby historic sites (Bruton Parish Church, the George Wythe House, the Public Hospital of 1773) to share the gruesome history of each one. The stories are researched and grounded in local lore, not invented for effect.

The 2-hour pace means you're moving between stops rather than settling in at one bar for the night. You'll hear about the people who died in these places, the events that marked them, and why locals still report strange things. The guide handles the narrative. You handle the drink. It's the kind of tour where the history and the haunting are the same story: the building mattered, something terrible happened there, and that's why people remember it as haunted.

The route is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them. Service animals are welcome. The tour isn't recommended for anyone with cardiovascular concerns, since there's walking between stops and stairs in some of the historic buildings.

What’s included

• Professional live guide in English.
• a drink at each of the 3-4 bar stops.
• access to historic sites including Bruton Parish Church and the George Wythe House.
• thoroughly researched ghost stories and local folklore.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:45

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Colonial Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?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.

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Top questions

What bars do we actually stop at on the Williamsburg haunted pub crawl?

The tour visits 3-4 bars including the Precarious Beer Project and Amber Ox Public House. You get a drink at each stop while the guide tells the ghost story of that location.

Is there a drink included at each bar, or do I pay for my own?

A drink is included at each bar stop as part of the tour. You're not buying rounds separately.

What historic sites do we visit besides the bars?

Between bar stops, the guide takes you to Bruton Parish Church, the George Wythe House, and the Public Hospital of 1773 to share the haunted history of each building.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 2 hours from start to finish, including all bar stops and historic site visits.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the route is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What's the minimum age for this pub crawl?

You must be at least 21 years old to join the tour.