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- Group size
- Up to 30
- Language
- English
About this tour
Discover the haunted history of Colonial Williamsburg on a spine-tingling private ghost tour through one of America’s oldest English settlements. THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR (only you are your companions).
Centuries of conflict, tragedy, and loss have left their scars—and perhaps a few spirits behind. After dark, explore haunted streets, historic homes, Bruton Parish Church and Graveyard, the Williamsburg Courthouse, and the ancient campus of William & Mary. Hear chilling ghost stories, paranormal encounters, Civil War tragedies, restless spirits, and legends surrounding the Wren Building, Brafferton, steam tunnels, and forgotten graves. Your expert local guide brings Williamsburg’s haunted history vividly to life in an intimate experience blending fascinating history, mystery, and genuine chills. Meet legendary spirits like Lady Skipwith, the Lady in White, the running Indian boy, the vault at Bruton Parish and more—hear the chilling story of Williamsburg’s newest ghost, revealed in 2026.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Your guide will meet you at Market Square, 100 East Duke of Gloucester, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (beside Powder Magazine, near Market Square). Your guide has an 8x11 red colored sign that says "PRIVATE GHOST TOUR". Guide will text you 1-2 days prior to tour. Please provide your cell phone number.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Step into the shadows of Williamsburg and uncover centuries of history, tragedy, and restless spirits. From Tsenacomaca and Middle Plantation to the colonial capital, the Powder Magazine, the Civil War, and the haunting legacy of World War I’s Penniman factory, every corner holds a story. Hear eerie tales of death, unexplained encounters, and spirits said to linger among Williamsburg’s historic streets.(20 min)
- 2
Visit the historic courthouse where trials, crimes, punishments, and wartime suffering unfolded. During the Civil War, the building became a hospital, adding another haunting chapter to its history. Then venture toward two of Williamsburg’s most notorious haunted homes: the Peyton Randolph House and the George Wythe House. Hear chilling accounts of unexplained footsteps, mysterious apparitions, sudden cold spots, and spirits said to linger long after their former occupants were gone. In Williamsburg, the past may be closer than you think—and sometimes, it refuses to stay buried.(30 min)
- 3
By day, Bruton Parish is one of Williamsburg’s most beautiful historic landmarks. After dark, its ancient graveyard takes on a very different character. Hear eerie tales of restless spirits, shadowy figures, unexplained footsteps, and strange encounters reported among the centuries-old graves. Discover the stories surrounding the church, its buried dead, and the mysterious vault beneath the grounds. As darkness settles over the churchyard, you may begin to wonder—are you walking among history, or among those who never truly left?(15 min)
- 4
William & Mary’s ancient campus holds some of Williamsburg’s darkest legends. At the Brafferton, hear the haunting tale of American Indian boys said to run across the grounds on foggy nights—and the chilling story of a newer spirit believed to be a former resident of the building itself. At the Sir Christopher Wren Building, hear about soldiers who died when it served as a wartime hospital, the devastating Civil War fire, and the crypt beneath the chapel where prominent Virginians were buried. Uncover legends of students creeping through underground steam tunnels and stories of missing bones. Finally, the President’s House holds its own dark history, including the chilling legend of a skeleton discovered within its walls. Three centuries of secrets, tragedy, and unexplained encounters make William & Mary one of Williamsburg’s most haunting corners.(20 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Meticulously Researched, Real History. Real Stories. Personal Experiences. Our Own Experiences.
- Map of Colonial Williamsburg
- Certified Expert Guide with Past and Present Knowledge
- No Admission Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Required. This tour is after hours.
- CPR & First Aid Certified Guide For Travelers Faint of Heart
Not included
- Gratuities for your guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you at Market Square, 100 East Duke of Gloucester, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (beside Powder Magazine, near Market Square). Your guide has an 8x11 red colored sign that says "PRIVATE GHOST TOUR". Guide will text you 1-2 days prior to tour. Please provide your cell phone number
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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