Williamsburg Haunted Pub Crawl of Spirits and Stories

New2 hFree cancellationBy Ghost City Tours Williamsburg

About this activity

Ale & Apparitions connects Williamsburg’s haunted history to the places where the city still gathers after dark. Beginning in Merchants Square and moving into the William & Mary nightlife district, this pub crawl blends local bars with stories of theater folklore, institutional confinement, wartime occupation, destructive fires, disturbed burials, and campus legends. It is not just a historic ghost tour with a drink stop added in — it follows the line between old Williamsburg and modern college-town nightlife, showing how the city’s past still lingers around the places people meet, drink, talk, and trade stories today.

This experience blends ghost stories, colonial history, tavern culture, and a fun night out for adults. Guests will hear about the people who filled Williamsburg’s evenings, the legends that grew around its taverns, and why some believe echoes of those nights still linger.

Guests must be age 21+ and bring valid government-issued photo ID.

What's included

✓Haunted history, colonial tavern stories, and Williamsburg ghost lore
✓Stories of historic taverns, revolutionary conversations, secrets, politics, and lingering spirits
✓2-hour adults-only haunted pub crawl through Williamsburg
✓Visits to historic locations and local drink stops throughout Colonial Williamsburg
✓Professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador

Not included

✕Alcoholic beverages
✕Food and additional drinks
✕Transportation to and from the meeting location
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕Gratuities
✕Admission or entry into paid attractions or private tour stops

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the Williamsburg Farmers Market sign directly across Duke of Gloucester Street from the Kimball Theatre. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time and look for your Ghost City Tours Ambassador near the meeting location.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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