Williamsburg Ghost Tour Colonial Haunts and Haunted History

New1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Ghost City Tours Williamsburg

About this activity

Inspired by the nightly patrols once made by Williamsburg’s watchmen, this 90-minute experience follows the streets they would have walked while the rest of the town slept. Along the way, your Ghost City Tours Ambassador will share stories of old courthouses, churchyards, colonial homes, revolutionary tension, forgotten patients, guarded gunpowder, and jail cells that were never meant to be comfortable.

Guests will hear haunted history connected to the Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, Bruton Parish Church, George Wythe House, Peyton Randolph House, Public Hospital Museum, Magazine Green, and Public Gaol. Each stop connects real Williamsburg history with the legends and reported hauntings that followed.

Perfect for families, history lovers, and curious travelers, this tour offers an atmospheric look at one of America’s most historic towns after dark — without relying on jump scares, staged effects, or over-the-top ghost stories.

What's included

✓Visits to historic locations throughout Williamsburg
✓90-minute all ages ghost walking tour of Williamsburg
✓Haunted history, true crime, and local legends
✓Professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Transportation to and from the meeting location
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕Gratuities
✕Admission or entry into tour stops

Meeting and pickup

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time and look for your Ghost City Tours Ambassador near the Courthouse. This tour does not require admission into the Courthouse. Please wait outside at the designated meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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