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Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Local Stories★ 4.55 (787) · 1h–1h 15m
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Williamsburg: Ghosts, Witches & Pirates Night Walking Tour★ 4.71 (615) · 1h 45m
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Williamsburg: Ghost Tour & Haunted Colonial Sites After Dark★ 4.72 (390) · 1h 30m
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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.
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.
Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tour for Children: StoriesThe Children's Ghost Tour of Colonial Williamsburg is a one-hour evening walking tour designed for children up to age ten, featuring three to five ghost stories told by an expert guide near the Governor's Palace, Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, and the Colonial Courthouse. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult over 18. The stories are entertaining and fun, not frightening, and the tour includes plenty of photo opportunities in the historic district.Is it for me?One hour fits neatly into an evening without cutting into bedtime, which is what makes this tour work for families with young children. The stories are entertaining rather than frightening, so your child hears real history without the nightmares.
Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Forgotten Spirits of the PastThe Forgotten Spirits of the Past is a one-hour walking ghost tour in Williamsburg led by a costumed guide who reveals the chilling stories of ordinary souls and overlooked figures still present in the city's hidden spaces. Children 6 and under are free; the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore Williamsburg's lesser-known corners and ghost stories on foot without leaving the historic district—the walk stays within the city itself rather than requiring separate transportation.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Ghost Tour Williamsburg — what to know before booking
This guide compares 12 bookable options for Ghost Tour Williamsburg, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 25. The average rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 1,866 traveler reviews.
Most options last up to 2 hours. 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ghost Tour Williamsburg cost?
Prices start at US$ 25. There are 12 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Local Stories is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 787 reviews.
