Experience Williamsburg’s Most Haunted Ghost Tour

Are you ready to step into the ghostly world of Colonial Williamsburg? Explore 400 years of chilling history and the spirits that lie in wait in the darkest corners of this historic town.

Follow the trail of blood and tragedy from Markey Square to colonial Williamsburg’s most haunted locations. Join Colonial Ghosts for a haunted history lesson you won’t soon forget.

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Alexandra Böhler

Five Stars

(Translated by Google) The tour was great, the tour guide had an enormous amount of knowledge and you could tell that he really cared about sharing ev...

01.10.25

Abbie Windsor

Five Stars

My husband and I enjoyed the 2 hour tour. Our guide was Austin, he did a great job! Highly recommend for history buffs or anyone who likes the paranor...

01.01.25

Pat S.

Five Stars

What a great tour! Lots of great stories. It was fun but spooky walking colonial Williamsburg at night. Patrick was a fantastic guide.

10.25.24

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Visit the Most Haunted Places in Williamsburg

Built on ancient burial grounds, Williamsburg seemed destined to be cursed. From its inception, The Burg has experienced the horror that comes with desecrating sacred ground, including unsolved murders, waves of deadly diseases, and the devastation left by the Civil War. The remnants of Williamsburg’s dark days have remained, infecting almost every building in this historic Colonial town.

Explore the hauntings of well-known spirit-infested locations such as the Peyton Randolph House, where at least 30 people died within its walls, and the George Wythe House, where the spirit of the murdered owner continues to roam the halls. Prepare for an unforgettable night on a heart-pounding Williamsburg Ghost Tour.

 

Bruton Parish Church

Thomas Jefferson and George Washington attended services here, and Martha Washington’s great-grandfather once served as Reverend. A Preacher’s wife – the love of his life – grew deathly ill and passed away. What made her come back to the land of the living? What trespass by her husband commanded Mrs. Jones’ spirit to haunt the church grounds?

 

Peyton Randolph House

The Peyton Randolph House is another old structure from the early 1700s. Today, it has a reputation for being one of the most haunted sites in Virginia. The home belonged to the late politician Peyton Rudolph, and several famous revolutionary-era figures visited the home regularly. Like the Bruton Parish Church, it also served as a hospital for wounded soldiers. Throughout the years, various tragedies occurred, which gave the site its haunted reputation.

 

George Wythe House

The Wythe House was a residence known to house the elite members of Williamsburg. George Wythe was a law professor and a mentor of Thomas Jefferson. As General Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War, the house played an essential part in the birthing of America. Strategists drew up many battle plans for the Battle of Yorktown right here at the site. A few untimely deaths supposedly occurred at the home, potentially leaving some ghostly spirits behind. Visitors can tour the home and experience the creepy phenomena themselves.



About our Williamsburg Ghost Tour

 

This unforgettable Williamsburg Ghost Tour takes you through the dark underbelly of this historic town that helped shape the nation. Uncover the true, terrifying tales of Colonial Williamsburg, where intense conflict had gruesome consequences, and the spirits of this horrific era remain.

Learn about the Civil War and visit the sites caught in its crossfire. Discover the areas of Williamsburg built on ancient burial grounds and which buildings house the souls of Civil War soldiers. Explore the atrocities of the Witch Trials and how the cruelty of these wicked acts continues to play out night after night for unsuspecting locals and tourists.

The hauntings of Williamsburg are numerous, so abundant and terrifying that Williamsburg Ghost Tour offers an Extended Tour that features even more haunted locations complete with eerie backstories. Want to get the most out of your haunted tour of Williamsburg? Rent an EMF detector to uncover the most active hotspots in The Burg!

 

Hauntings of Williamsburg

Learn about the most haunted house in Williamsburg, the Peyton Randolph House.

Discover the most haunted hotels in Williamsburg to enhance your haunted stay.

Find out which pubs and restaurants house the most spirits in Williamsburg.

Hear the terrifying tales that were born of Williamsburg’s turbulent past.

Book a Williamsburg Ghost Tour tonight to be a part of The Burg’s most chilling walking haunted tour!

 

Our Williamsburg Ghost Tours

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COLONIAL GHOSTS TOUR

Take a spooky stroll through this fascinating colonial town with Colonial Ghosts and hear spine-chilling tales of ghostly encounters and otherworldly activity spawned from Williamsburg’s dark past. Join us as we uncover the terror that lies hidden in the shadows of Williamsburg.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, at 424 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tour TimeTour Times: 8PM, 9PM NIGHTLY

Tour LengthTour Length: 1hr to 1hr 15 minutes

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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COLONIAL GHOSTS ULTIMATE DEAD OF NIGHT HAUNTED GHOST TOUR

From the tortured souls of those who met untimely ends to the malevolent entities born of dark deeds, our Ultimate Dead of Night tour introduces you to the dark secrets and unspeakable horrors that plague this haunted town.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, at 424 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tour TimeTour Times: Monday through Saturday at 10PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 1.5hr

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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WILLIAMSBURG HAUNTS: BOOS AND BOOZE HAUNTED PUB CRAWL

Experience haunted Williamsburg with chilled drinks and chilling tales on our spirited haunted pub crawl. Visit some of the area’s most haunted taverns while uncovering the tragic events and dismal disasters that gave these popular watering holes their cursed reputation.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, 424 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchant's Square at 428 W Duke of Gloucester

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily at 545PM

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 2 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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WE SHALL OVERCOME: A WILLIAMSBURG BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE

Join us as we uncover the extraordinary stories of the unsung heroes whose legacies continue to echo throughout history. Hear the seldom-heard tales of daring escapes and acts of defiance that left an indelible mark on American history.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, 424 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchant's Square at 428 W Duke of Gloucester

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 2 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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SECRETS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

Prepare for a tour filled with amazement and intrigue as our guides take you on a journey to Williamsburg's legendary sites known for unsolved mysteries, insidious crimes, and notorious figures from its scandalous past.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, 424 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchant's Square at 428 W Duke of Gloucester

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily at 11AM

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 2 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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DRINK WILLIAMSBURG EXPERIENCE

Want to discover the best and most unique watering holes in Williamsburg? Take a tour with Drink Williamsburg to discover the area’s top breweries, wineries, and historical sites, all while hearing stories about the people and places that built this historic town.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of: Amber Ox Public House, 525 Prince George St Suite 102, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily at 3PM

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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TASTE OF WILLIAMSBURG FOOD TOUR

Sip, savor, and sampler your way through Williamsburg’s tasty delights on our culinary adventure through this legendary town. Come hungry and leave satisfied as we introduce you to an array of dishes and drinks made famous by local chefs and artisans.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, 424 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchant's Square at 428 W Duke of Gloucester

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily at 2PM

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 3 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Christmas decorations on a bush

Colonial Ghosts of Christmas Past

This holiday season, embark on the Colonial Ghosts of Christmas Past ghost tour to hear stories about the beginnings of the Christmas spooky season and uncover stories and details about the most infamous ghosts of Williamsburg and Virginia that you won't hear about on other ghost tours.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: All tours meet at The Kimball Theatre by the Christmas Tree at 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tour TimeTour Times:

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 1 hour

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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