Step into the shadows and experience the eerie ambiance of Williamsburg after dark on our Dead of Night Ghost Tour. As night falls, the spirits of the past come out to play, and our expert guides will take you on a spine-tingling journey through the town's haunted history. From the stories of restless spirits to the unsolved mysteries of the Colonial era, this tour will give you a glimpse into the darker side of Williamsburg's past. As you wander through the streets, you will hear tales of tragic deaths, violent crimes, and the restless souls that still haunt the town to this day.
$25.00 per person - 10PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Tours rain or shine.
Not recommended for children under 13.
Dead Of Night Paranormal Investigations
Colonial Williamsburg is oftentimes associated with the Revolutionary War era, but the old capital city is home to many Civil War-related sites as well. On May 5, 1862, approximately seventy thousand Union and Confederate soldiers clashed at the Battle of Williamsburg. Remnants of that bloody struggle linger to this day. A nighttime stroll along Duke of Gloucester Street will reveal headquarters, barracks, arsenals, hospitals, and, some say, even ghosts!
$20.00 per person - 8:30PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tours rain or shine. 6 and under - FREE!
Take a journey back to 18th century Virginia and walk in the footsteps of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. Hear fascinating trivia facts that you won't find in school books. Discover where common phrases originated and learn about the forgotten patriots who helped ignite the fires of freedom. Understand the risks taken by our forefathers as they signed the declaration of independence and how events in Williamsburg brought the colonies together. Our extensive knowledge of the revolution's events will give you a deeper understanding of the risks taken by our forefathers. Join us and awaken your patriotic spirit!
$20.00 per person - 2PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Tours rain or shine. 6 and under - FREE!
Not all women were high-born ladies… many worked long and hard to survive. This walking tour will open your eyes to pieces of the past. Women were fully one half of the story, and you will learn about their roles as business owners and consumers. Over more than 325 years, the buildings in Williamsburg have had many lives and multiple uses, as social and political history was made both inside and out, shaping the community we know today.
$20.00 per person - 2PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
6 and under - FREE!
Uptown Williamsburg was the right place to be! Join us as we explore the fascinating lives of a variety of women—each of whom played her part in shaping the community. From a beloved midwife and a famous schoolmistress to the Governor’s Lady, the Councillor’s wife, an enslaved cook who knew the Founders, and even actresses, these stories reveal the incredible impact of women across generations.
Politics shaped every woman’s opinions and actions, and their influence extended far beyond the household. Come explore their captivating stories and experience three centuries of polite society brought to life.
$20.00 per person - 2PM - meets at the Bruton Parish Church. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
6 and under - FREE!
Join a Spooks and Legends costumed guide on a tour of historic Colonial Williamsburg and gain a new understanding of what our founding fathers were really thinking during the birth of our nation. Hear about rites and rituals of Colonial Williamsburg’s many secret societies, some of which still meet there to this day. Learn the dark history of Williamsburg and the nation’s most influential people from colonial America all the way up to “Rockefeller’s Williamsburg”. What does Thomas Jefferson have in common with the Illuminati? Join us to find out!
$20.00 per person - 8PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tours rain or shine. 6 and under - FREE!
Pirates? Local bandits in boats or the first world economy? We're sure you all know of Blackbeard, but there were so many others. Pirates, buccaneers, corsairs are some of the names they were called; and let's not forget the "privateers". Whatever name they chose, they were way beyond just local menace with a significant influence on the developing colonies of Virginia and other settlements in this country. Come join this journey through time. You won't want to miss this incredible tour!
$20.00 per person - 10:30AM and 1PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Tours rain or shine. 6 and under - FREE!
Hear stories of holiday traditions throughout the centuries. Walk the historic area and see the beautifully decorated homes just as they would have been in the 18th century. A wonderful way to see the town and hear the fun history behind the holiday decorations.
$20.00 per person - 11:30AM and 2PM - meets at the Capitol. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Tours rain or shine. 6 and under - FREE!
