Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tour - PRIVATE Haunted History Guide

Williamsburg, USA
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's 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
  • Gratuities for your guide

What to expect

  1. Colonial Williamsburg Magazine
    20m
    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.
  2. Colonial Williamsburg
    30m
    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.
  3. Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
    15m
    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?
  4. William & Mary
    20m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

Look for red colored sign that says - "Private Ghost Tour". Check your cell phone for guide's phone number.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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