Top things to do in Williamsburg, Virginia

Whispers of Williamsburg Haunted Ghost Tour with Add-on options in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (705 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.00

 

Embark on a thrilling journey through the shadowy streets of Williamsburg with our captivating ghost tour! Led by a seasoned local guide, you’ll explore haunted and historic sites like the iconic Precious Gem and the hauntingly beautiful Bruton Parish Episcopal Church. As you wander the cobblestone paths, your guide will share spine-chilling stories of ghostly encounters and eerie events that have unfolded over centuries. Each stop on this mile-long trek reveals Williamsburg’s rich history, from Market Square to the stately Peyton Randolph House, where the echoes of the past linger. Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure into Williamsburg’s dark side, where real history meets supernatural intrigue. Feel the weight of past tragedies, from murderous madmen to accused witches, as you stand on haunted ground. Whether you’re a history buff, a ghost enthusiast, or just seeking a unique evening, this tour offers a blend of eerie excitement that will leave you captivated and craving more!

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Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (587 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Spooks and Legends Haunted Tours has been the favorite tour in Colonial Williamsburg since 2010. These unique tours take you to the most haunted sites, including the famous Peyton Randolph House--often called the most haunted place in all of America! This tour is the only one in town to include true, fully researched ghost stories as well as stories of witch trials and witch tests. Hear details of Blackbeard's crew and their demise. We never make up stories. All of our information is fact-based and true. It is the only GHOSTS, WITCHES and PIRATES TOUR in Williamsburg!Come out and meet Our local witch Grace Sherwood and Mr. Pirate and the Infamous Blackbeard who shows up on occasion. Our tour is filled with ghostly stories and Mr. Pirate opens his treasure chest at the end for the children to take some treasures home with them. It is a fun-filled night for every age. Our guests have gotten very cool and interesting pictures of GHOSTS and ORBS! AWARDED THE BADGE OF EXCELLENCE!

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Colonial Williamsburg Admission in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (523 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 38.79

 

The Revolution is Here! Immerse yourself in the revolutionary stories of American history. With over 300 acres of iconic sites, historic taverns, and world-class art museums, history truly comes to life at the world’s largest living history museum. Meet our experts uncovering the past to better inform our future, enjoy live performances, meet talented tradespeople practicing period-specific crafts, and explore our 18th-century city on the verge of revolution. Every Colonial Williamsburg visit helps continue our mission — to ensure that the future may learn from the past.

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Full Day Historic Guided Tour to Jamestown and Yorktown with Lunch in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (456 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 90.00

 

This is The Historic Triangle Tour. Travel with a local back in time and also in chronological order. We will spend the first part of our day in the 1600's and the second half in the 1700's. This is where the country began, you will see and learn history from a local. We start our day at Jamestown, the beginning 1607 with a guided tour. Our lunch stop will be next at the cafe which is owned by a local restaurant where we will have an included meal which can be colonial style if preferred. After lunch we travel into the 1700's with a battlefield tour and finishing up at the Revolutionary War Museum.

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Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (309 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 21.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Dare to uncover the chilling secrets of Colonial Williamsburg on our spine-tingling ghost tour by US Ghost Adventures! Over 90 minutes, traverse a mile of haunted grounds, visiting eerie sites steeped in dark history. Explore the sinister Indian burial site and the notorious Public Hospital—America's first mental institution—where whispers of the past echo through shadowy halls. Your expert guide will spin tales of witches, murder, and betrayal, bringing to life the spectral legends that haunt these historic spots. Feel the shivers at the Bruton Parish Episcopal Church and the Courthouse, both drenched in witchcraft trials and ghostly presences. Encounter the haunted Ludwell House, known for its unsettling phenomena. This guided tour respects local privacy, sticking to public paths while delivering thrills and chills. Join us for an unforgettable night where history meets the supernatural, and experience Colonial Williamsburg like never before.

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Full-Day Tour in Washington DC in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (236 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 125.00

 

Travel with a guide into the Nation's Capital and learn some of the secrets about the town. We will depart with a breakfast stop around 9am. We start with visiting some popular sites at Arlington Cemetery, then make our way to many of the memorials. Lincoln, Vietnam, Korea, World War II, FDR, Dr. King are highlights. A driving tour of the city is next with picture stops of the White House and Capitol. The afternoon is free time for lunch or whatever you would like (typically around two hours). After meeting we begin to depart with a possible bonus stop before leaving the town, we arrive back Williamsburg between 8-10pm.

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Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (207 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 28.90

 

Visit Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and immerse yourself in American Colonial history. This combo ticket provides 7 consecutive days of unlimited admission to each of historical attractions that are also connected by a 23-mile long scenic Colonial Parkway. You will have an incredible adventure imagining what life used to be like when you visit Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

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Patriots Tour of Colonial Williamsburg or Williamsburg 101 in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (191 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Our tour is filled with historic information in the city where it happened! We present the events of the 1770s in a clear time-line and discuss actions and attitudes the founders that shaped the revolution and the founding of our nation. The average visitor would have to spend multiple days (visiting just the right buildings) to learn the information we present in just 1 hour without waiting in long lines and missing information because of closed attractions. Questions are encouraged throughout the tour to ensure you are getting the information and experience you desire.

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Williamsburg East Ghost Tour in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (151 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.62

 

The only ghost tour in the world based on the first ever photo-study of ghosts! Real ghost photos, featured in the books Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg Virginia with Breakthrough Ghost Photography, Parts 1 & 2, are shown at each stop on a large computer notebook (Samsung Galaxy). Guides will point out the exact location around or in the house or building where the photo was taken and encourage travelers to take their own photos. Tour guides will give relevant historical information pertaining to the haunting as well as personal stories encountered by the book's author and others, including interpreters and security guards from Colonial Williamsburg. Travelers will be given choices about where they would like to stop based on their interests--no tour is ever the same! The East Tour starts at the Capital and continues down Duke of Gloucester Street to the Courthouse of 1770 and walking across the Market Square to the last stop--Williamsburg's most haunted: Peyton Randolph House.

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Williamsburg Ghosts and Brews Haunted Pub Crawls in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (142 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 36.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Join this unique pub crawl tour of historic Williamsburg, Virginia. You'll visit 3-4 of the most popular hotspots to enjoy a drink, including the Precarious Beer Project and Amber Ox Public House, among others. Most of these also happen to be haunted, so be prepared to hear some spooky stories as well. You'll also visit and hear the terrifying tales of some of the area's most historic locations between bar stops, such as the Bruton Parish Church and the George Wythe House.

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Let's Go Sail Virginia in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (108 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 96.42

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Few people get out on the water these days, and fewer still get to sail a modern sailboat. Here is the single-most unique activity in Williamsburg, where guests get to run the helm or just relax on the water.

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Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (108 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 112.50

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Time travel to 1775 with a private tour and explore the birth place of American history. Points of interest include: 1) Walk the Duke of Gloucester Street while learning about colonial trades, power of the press and Virginia's leadership in shaping our early Nation, including the first Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence & Declaration of Rights 2) Admire the Capitol Building and understand why America's Constitution carved out three government branches 3) Enjoy the Palace Green and the Governor's Palace where townspeople and gentry celebrated important events 4) Learn about Bruton Parish Church, closes 4PM 5) Shop in Merchant's Square 6) Visit the Sir Christopher Wren building and learn why the oldest academic building in America plays a significant role in our history Notes: Colonial Williamsburg (CW) hours are 10am-5pm. Two tours - 2.5 hour tour does NOT include CW ticket; 7 hour tour includes CW ticket to access to all CW buildings & lunch with private guide

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Colonial History Tour in Williamsburg Virginia in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (98 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Have you ever wondered where phrases that we use daily originated? Learn about early Virginia patriots, who were key to lighting the fires for freedom, that time has somehow forgotten. You will come to realize the chances that were taken by our forefathers as they signed a document declaring our independence. Yes, join us and awaken a renewed patriotic spirit within you.

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We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (88 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Come on to our history of black Americans tour presented by Junket! We often learn the history and stories of heroes of the American Revolution and the early history of America. What isn't often covered in history classes and history books is the story of African Americans who were enslaved during this time. On this unique tour, we'll discover the stories of African Americans who lived and worked in Colonial Williamsburg. From the slaves buried in the graveyard of the Historic First Baptist Church, to the woman who left property to her freed black servants, you'll uncover the untold stories of the oppressed, and their path to freedom.

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Murder, Mayhem, and Scandal: 1-hour Historical Character Tour in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (74 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

*FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY-AGES 17 +* During this one-hour walking tour, hear the darker side of 18th-Century Williamsburg. Stories of murder, mayhem, and scandal--those things talked about in taverns, back alleys, and the courts--straight from the town's citizens. Each tour will be different and the stories are a-plenty. Due to the sensitive nature of the subjects and the salty language of the time, this tour is recommended for mature audiences 17 and older. Please note, that since every tour is different, the routes advertised may also differ. Please note: Due to staff participation in other events, tours may be unavailable on some days. Please see our website for information. Shades of Our Past is not affiliated with Colonial Williamsburg; therefore, this tour does not include entrance or admission into Colonial Williamsburg-owned buildings. Since the tour is through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg it is weather contingent. Please be prepared for all weather conditions.

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Secrets of Colonial Williamsburg Hidden History Walking Tour in Williamsburg

Williamsburg , Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (74 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Come on our historical tour presented by Junket! Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum. We'll examine Williamsburg in its early colonial guise. You'll experience what it was like to reside in the colonial capital during a time when ruthless businesspeople, ruthless politicians, enslaved Africans, and possibly a few pirates walked these streets. Investigate the homes, business, places of government, and houses of worship that were integral to society in Colonial Williamsburg. Rewind to a period when the cries of emancipation reverberated through the halls of power and the murmurs of American independence hung thick in the air.

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