Yorktown Ghost Tour: Revolutionary and Civil War spirits
Walk the streets where spirits from two wars still linger
The 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.
1h
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Yorktown's haunted history
- Join guided Yorktown ghost stroll
- Learn about Revolutionary War ghosts
- Discover Civil War spirits stories
- Walk historic Yorktown streets
- Hear explosive local history
- Experience glimpses of the past
The Experience
You've got a free afternoon in Colonial Yorktown and want more than the standard museum route. This ghost tour takes you through the same historic streets, but the guide focuses on the supernatural side—the spirits stuck in their own time, the explosive moments that seem to have left a mark. You'll walk past the places where these stories are rooted, learning what happened during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War that still echoes through the town.
The tour is a stroll, not a hike, and it runs about an hour. An experienced guide leads the way and speaks English, so the stories come through clearly. The pace works for children from age 5 onward, and the blend of history and mystery tends to hold attention across ages—some people come for the ghost stories, others for the Revolutionary and Civil War details underneath them.
What’s included
An experienced tour guide who leads the walk and shares the haunted history of Colonial Yorktown.
Operated by Haunted Historical Entertainment LLC
Is this one for you?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.
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Top questions
What kind of spirits and stories does the Yorktown Ghost Tour cover?
The tour focuses on ghosts from the Revolutionary War and Civil War eras. The guide shares stories of spirits that seem to linger in Colonial Yorktown, tied to the explosive historical moments that happened there.
How long does the Yorktown Ghost Tour take?
The tour lasts about an hour and covers the historic streets of Colonial Yorktown on foot.
Can I bring children on this ghost tour?
Yes, children are welcome from age 5 onward. The tour blends history and mystery in a way that tends to engage both children and adults.
Do I need to be in good physical shape for this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a guided stroll through town, not a demanding walk.
What does the tour guide include?
An experienced tour guide leads the entire walk and provides all the stories and historical context about the ghosts and the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.
Yorktown Ghost Tour: Revolutionary and Civil War spirits
1h · EN
from US$ 21 per person
