Walking Tours in Williamsburg at a glance
- Our pick: Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Local Stories, US$ 26 per person (1h–1h 15m, 4.52★ · 819).
- Top rated: Williamsburg Colonial History Walking Tour & Hidden Stories, US$ 26 per person (2h, 4.88★ · 118).
- Best value: Williamsburg Walking Tour: Murder, Scandal & Dark Stories, US$ 25 per person (1h, 4.93★ · 88).
Price per person across the 21 options priced per person: US$ 15–US$ 279 (median US$ 25). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 21.
Of the 21 options: 21 with live guides in English, 21 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 12 kid-friendly, 4 private and 16 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Walking Tours in Williamsburg
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
21 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Local Stories Ghost tour through Williamsburg's colonial sites with a local guide and lantern. Seven stops including Bruton Parish Church and the Governor's Palace. 90 minutes. Every day · 6 start times, 18:00 to 22:00 ★ 4.52 (819 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Williamsburg: Ghosts, Witches & Pirates Night Walking Tour Step into Colonial Williamsburg’s haunted past with ghost stories, pirate legends, and witch trials: includes wheelchair access and no admission ticket needed. Every day · 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.71 (626 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Williamsburg: Colonial Revolution Tour & Governor's Palace One-hour guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg covering 1770s revolution history, Governor's Palace, Raleigh Tavern, and Declaration reading site. Skip attraction lines. Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.86 (248 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Williamsburg Colonial History Walking Tour & Hidden Stories Walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg's Governor's Palace, courthouse, and taverns. Includes professional guide and wheelchair accessibility. 2–3 hours. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (118 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Williamsburg Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & Drinks Join a 2-hour haunted pub crawl through historic Williamsburg with a live guide sharing ghost stories at 3-4 bars and historic sites like Bruton Parish. Every day · 17:45 · From age 21 ★ 4.45 (174 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Williamsburg Walking Tour: Murder, Scandal & Dark Stories Walk the streets of Colonial Williamsburg hearing tales of murder, trials and tavern gossip straight from the town's citizens. Mon–Sat · 19:00 and 20:30 · From age 17 ★ 4.93 (88 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Williamsburg: Ghost Tour & Haunted Colonial Sites After Dark 90-minute walking ghost tour through Colonial Williamsburg's haunted locations, including Bruton Parish Church and the Public Hospital. Professional guide, small groups. Every day · 22:00 ★ 4.72 (390 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Williamsburg Colonial History Tour: Founding Fathers & Independence Visit 18th-century Williamsburg with a costumed guide exploring George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. Wheelchair accessible with Declaration of Independence stories. Every day · 13:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (150 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Private Colonial Williamsburg Tour: 1775 History Walk Private walking tour through Colonial Williamsburg with a local guide who customizes the route to your interests: meet at the Williamsburg Inn. Every day · 20 start times, 07:30 to 18:30 · From age 12 ★ 4.86 (138 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Williamsburg Ghost Hunt with Paranormal Equipment Included Two-hour ghost hunt through Colonial Williamsburg with professional paranormal gear. You'll use Spirit Box, EMF meters. Every day · 21:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.58 (65 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Williamsburg: Black History Walking Tour & Stories of Freedom Walk Williamsburg’s streets with a guide, tracing Black history from churchyards to courthouses. Hear untold stories, see key sites, and join with easy booking. Every day · 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (112 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Walk: Lantern-Lit Historic Tour Lantern-guided ghost walk through Colonial Williamsburg with live storyteller in period attire. Every day · 19:15, 20:30, 21:45 and 23:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.11 (19 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Williamsburg: Colonial Christmas walking tour with guide Every day · 11:30, 13:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.66 (38 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Walking Tour: Holiday Decorations Walk Duke of Gloucester Street during the holidays on a 90-minute private tour of Colonial Williamsburg with a local guide who shares stories over ginger. Every day · 9 start times, 08:00 to 18:30 · From age 10 ★ 4.88 (25 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Private Williamsburg Walking Tour: 2 Hours, Live Guide Private 2-hour guided walking tour of Williamsburg with a live interpreter covering the Capitol, Colonial Street, the Governor's Palace. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 19:00 ★ 4.53 (15 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 279 per person
Compare 6 more options for Walking Tours in Williamsburg
From US$ 15 per person · 1 h to 2 h
Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tour for Children: Stories Ghost stories walking tour in Colonial Williamsburg designed for children up to age ten: a one-hour evening walk with an expert storyteller near. Wed–Sun · 19:00 ★ 3.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 15 per person
Gallows Path Ghost Tour Williamsburg: Dark Colonial History Adults-only ghost walking tour of Williamsburg following 90 minutes of colonial justice gone wrong: poisonings, failed trials, confinement. Every day · 21:00 · From age 16 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Yorktown Ghost Tour: Revolutionary and Civil War spirits Walk Colonial Yorktown's haunted streets with a guide who reveals the ghosts lingering from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Every day · 20:00 · From age 5 ★ 3.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 21 per person
Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted History After Dark 90-minute guided ghost tour through Williamsburg's historic district with an expert guide sharing local legends, colonial tragedies. Every day · 20:00 · All ages Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Colonial Haunts After Dark Walk Williamsburg's historic streets at night with a guide who shares real colonial history alongside local legends, no jump scares. Every day · 19:00 · From age 5 Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Forgotten Spirits of the Past One-hour walking tour through Williamsburg's haunted corners with a costumed guide uncovering stories of forgotten souls: suitable for all ages, children 6 and under free. Thu–Sun · 20:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
The top 12 of 21 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites & Local StoriesOur pick | US$ 26 per person | 1h–1h 15m | 4.52★ · 819 | Every day · 6 start times, 18:00 to 22:00 | English |
| Williamsburg Colonial History Walking Tour & Hidden StoriesTop rated | US$ 26 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 118 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Williamsburg Walking Tour: Murder, Scandal & Dark StoriesBest valuePrivate | US$ 25 per person | 1h | 4.93★ · 88 | Mon–Sat · 19:00 and 20:30 | English |
| Williamsburg: Ghosts, Witches & Pirates Night Walking Tour | US$ 25 per person | 1h 45m | 4.71★ · 626 | Every day · 20:00 | English |
| Williamsburg: Colonial Revolution Tour & Governor's Palace | US$ 25 per person | 1h | 4.86★ · 248 | Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 20:00 | English |
| Williamsburg Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & DrinksGroup of up to 15 | US$ 29 per person | 2h | 4.45★ · 174 | Every day · 17:45 | English |
| Williamsburg: Ghost Tour & Haunted Colonial Sites After Dark | US$ 25 per person | 1h 30m | 4.72★ · 390 | Every day · 22:00 | English |
| Williamsburg Colonial History Tour: Founding Fathers & Independence | US$ 25 per person | 1h 45m | 4.91★ · 150 | Every day · 13:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Private Colonial Williamsburg Tour: 1775 History WalkPrivate | US$ 100 per person | 2h 30m | 4.86★ · 138 | Every day · 20 start times, 07:30 to 18:30 | English |
| Williamsburg Ghost Hunt with Paranormal Equipment Included | US$ 30 per person | 2h | 4.58★ · 65 | Every day · 21:00 | English |
| Williamsburg: Black History Walking Tour & Stories of Freedom | US$ 26 per person | 2h | 4.75★ · 112 | Every day · 13:00 | English |
| Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Walk: Lantern-Lit Historic Tour | US$ 25 per person | 1h | 4.11★ · 19 | Every day · 19:15, 20:30, 21:45 and 23:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (4): Williamsburg Walking Tour: Murder, Scandal & Dark Stories (US$ 25 per person) · Private Colonial Williamsburg Tour: 1775 History Walk (US$ 100 per person) · Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Walking Tour: Holiday Decorations (US$ 125 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Williamsburg Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & Drinks (US$ 29 per person)