The 4 Best Williamsburg Ghost Tours

1.Whispers of Williamsburg Haunted Ghost Tour with Add-on options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 695 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $32Our pick

Walk Williamsburg after dark with guides such as Austin, Christine, Patrick, or Nena, stopping at Bruton Parish, the Governor’s Palace, Peyton Randolph House, and other historic sites. Expect researched ghost stories, colonial history, humor, and about an hour on foot. An optional extended tour adds more time for chills and tales.

“Learned lots of Williamsburg history & ghostly tales. Our guide was very knowledgeable & nice. The church & homes that she showed us were great choices.”

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2.The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 597 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

Walk Colonial Williamsburg after dark with a licensed guide and candlelight, hearing local ghost stories alongside colonial history. Guides including Debbie, Ben, Rick, Kim, Kenny, and Loraine are known for lively, interactive storytelling. The 90-minute tour costs $20, begins at 7 pm, and returns to its starting point.

“Very informative and Debbie was the best guide we have ever had. Debbie even had young guests involved in the tour.”

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3.Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 584 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join a costumed guide such as Gracie, Michael, Lexi, or Mr. Pirate for a 1-hour-45-minute evening walk through Colonial Williamsburg. Hear about Blackbeard’s crew, Grace Sherwood, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the haunted Jones Graveyard. The tour stays outdoors, uses audience participation, and costs $25 per person.

“It was a nice relaxing night outside. Very fun! We all learned a lot and it was very interesting. The guides were a lot of fun! My teens even had a good time.”

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4.Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Meet at Kimball Theatre at 10 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary. Guides such as Austin, Patrick, Bryce, and Justin combine documented events with ghost stories, personal encounters, photos, and optional EMF readings. Expect a late finish, outdoor walking, and a spooky look at Bruton Parish Church and nearby historic sites.

“Austen is a fantastic story teller who immerses you into the ghostly atmosphere of Colonial Williamsburg!”

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