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Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History
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
4.9(115)
2h 30m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$100
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William and Mary College - Private Tour Wren & Historic Campus
Our certified tour guide will greet you in front of illy's cafe and share background information as you walk over to the historic College of William & Mary (est. 1693), our "Alma Mater of the Nation." You'll tour the oldest academic building in the United States, the Sir Christopher Wren building, and learn about the second-oldest college in America, alma mater to four United States Presidents. If the Wren building is open, there may be an opportunity for a free organ recital on Saturdays at 10am in the Chapel, and our morning tour time on Saturday is longer for the recital. All tours include touring the Colonial classroom, the Chapel, the Blue Room, the Hall of Leadership, the Great Room and academic classrooms that are still used for religious studies. We'll also visit the Brafferton, former school for Native Americans, the Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved, and the Sunken Garden, visiting James Monroe, James Blair, the Tyler Family Garden (aka "Echo Wall") and Thomas Jefferson.
4.9(7)
1 Hour
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
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$75
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Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Stories and Walking Tour
Entertaining stories masterfully told in a traditional story format by a master storyteller. Every member of the family will enjoy listening to these historically accurate, heartfelt, sometimes humorous, and of course creepy and scary ghost stories. These stories have been told in Williamsburg for generations. Complete stories from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries researched, revived, and brought back from history to be told once more. Your guide, a local resident who worked inside the buildings, takes you to the most haunted places and relates the true and accurate traditional ghost stories and haunting experiences Our exclusive tour limits the number of guests in each tour to ensure that everyone has the best experience possible.
4.8(50)
1 Hour
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$25
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We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
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.
4.8(100)
2 Hours
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
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$26
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Christmas on the Homefront: A 1-Hour World War II Character Tour
Be transported back to Williamsburg in 1943 in this 1-hour character tour. Learn how the citizens of the town are dealing with rationing, blackout drills, and all the new servicemen in town during the Holiday season. Please note that each tour is unique, so the advertised routes may vary. You will be guided through town by either a USO Hostess or an Air Raid Warden. However, for evening tours, the guide will solely be an Air Raid Warden. Routes may also be changed to accommodate activities in Colonial Williamsburg. 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. Please be aware that due to staff participation in other events, tours may be unavailable on certain days. For details about these programs, please visit our website.
4.8(4)
1 Hour
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$25
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Secret Lives on Colonial Women
Join us as we explore the fascinating stories of women from all walks of life—each of whom played her part in the community’s development. From the beloved midwife whose knowledge and care were instrumental to the town’s health, to the famous schoolmistress who taught future leaders, these women were pillars of the community. Discover the Governor’s Lady, who maintained the standards of society, and the Councillor’s wife, who helped shape political circles from behind the scenes. Learn about the enslaved cook who worked closely with the Founders, displaying incredible skill and resilience, and even hear the tales of actresses who broke societal norms to entertain and inspire. .
4.8(4)
1h 45m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$25
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Colonial Ghosts Echoes of Twilight Late Night Ultimate Ghost Tour
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.
4.7(368)
1h 30m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$25
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Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
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!
4.7(602)
1h 45m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$25
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Williamsburg East Ghost Tour
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.
4.7(151)
1 Hour - 1h 30m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
From
$16
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Edge of Midnight Witching Hour Williamsburg Ghost Hunt w/ Gear
Dare to experience the #1 ultimate ghost hunt tour in Williamsburg, where real history meets real hauntings every night, year-round! Led by expert guides—this USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, experience takes you deep into the eerie past of one of America’s most haunted cities. Feel the chilling presence of spirits as you visit Bruton Parish Church, the Governor’s Palace, Peyton Randolph House and Burial Grounds, and Market Square & Magazine. From witch trials to scandalous murders, hear the twisted tales that still haunt Williamsburg today. Equipped with ghost-hunting gear, track paranormal activity as you wander through the historic district. Every shadow and whisper could be an unseen visitor making their presence known! While we don’t enter buildings, this ensures you visit as many haunted locations as possible. This unforgettable ghost hunt is packed with mystery, history, and spine-tingling encounters. Ready to uncover Williamsburg’s darkest secrets? Join us—if you dare!
4.7(12)
2 Hours
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
From
$35
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Wacky Williamsburg Scavenger Hunt
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
4.7(3)
2 Hours
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$20
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History of Slavery Tour in Williamsburg
The only tour in Williamsburg that gives the history of slavery in one presentation. We discuss what is and is not slavery. We debunk the myths that have been associated with slavery for generations. We are also the only tour that explores the impact on our modern society.
4.7(38)
1 Hour
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$25
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Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
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.
4.6(214)
1 Day - 7 Days
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$29
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Americas Historic Triangle: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown
Start by tracing the story of early America from Jamestown, through Williamsburg, and then finish in Yorktown. This ticket grants you access to five historic sites—including all of Colonial Williamsburg’s historic sites, trade shops, and museums—for seven consecutive days from first date of use.
4.6(118)
1 Day - 5 Days
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$127
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Private Colonial Williamsburg Breakfast - Exploring Before and After Restoration
Relaxed, yet luxurious learning experience about Williamsburg before and after the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s and early 1930s with photos and stories from either Williamsburg Before and After or Restoring Williamsburg. These photos help visualize and better understand the restoration of the world’s largest history museum. Most of the tour is seated during breakfast for those who enjoy the warmth (or air conditioning) indoors. This is an easily accessible tour, well suited for those who enjoy a creative culinary experience, breakfast on bad weather days or for any individuals with physical limitations. Our guide will offer an easy tour of some of the grounds including a look at the Golden Horseshoe Golf courses or admire some of the original décor of the hotel and grounds as well as a short walk to the Duke of Gloucester St., the most historic street in America. Note: Guests pay for their own breakfast including food, drinks and gratuities to hotel staff.
4.6(11)
1h 30m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
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$75
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The Reverend and the Millionaire
During this one-hour walking tour, discover how a sleepy southern town was restored to its former colonial splendor through the dream of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and the backing of Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. We will discuss the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg from its conception through to the continuing restoration efforts. We encourage questions and conversation so all guests can better understand why Williamsburg was, and is, so important not only to Dr. Goodwin and Mr. Rockefeller but also to future generations. 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.
4.6(8)
1 Hour
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$25
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Dead Of Night Ghost Tour in Williamsburg / PARANORMAL EQUIPMENT
Experience the Dead of Night with Spooks and Legends Haunted Ghost Tours! Looking for a ghost tour that’s more than just spooky stories? The Dead of Night Tour with Spooks and Legends is the ultimate paranormal experience you’ve been searching for! Join our expert guides as they take you on a thrilling outdoor ghost-hunting expedition through the haunted streets of Colonial Williamsburg. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an interactive ghost hunt where you’ll use professional gear like the PSB7 Spirit Box, EMF Meters, Dowsing Rods, and Rem Pods. You’ll get hands-on experience with real ghost-hunting equipment while searching for actual evidence of the supernatural! But that’s not all—you’ll also hear true -chilling stories that add a whole new a rare glimpse into the unexplained phenomena that continue to haunt the historic area. Our groups are small, so you’ll get a personal, hands-on experience. We provide all the equipment you’ll need. Don’t miss out - This Tour sells out !
4.6(43)
2 Hours
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$30
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Williamsburg Ghosts and Brews Haunted Pub Crawls
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.
4.6(157)
2 Hours
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$29
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Jamestown Settlement & Glasshouse - Private Guided Tour
Private guided tour of the Jamestown Settlement. This exclusive tour (only your family/group) includes an in-depth learning experience about the beginning of our oldest, permanent English colony that begins with exploring replicas of the ships that arrived in 1607, the re-created Paspahegh town, the James Fort reflecting the outpost in 1610-1614 and the museum with spectacular artifacts, replicas of 17th Century homes and more. There is an option (for a fee) to tour Historic Jamestowne, actual site of the Jamestown Fort, including the NPS Visitor Center, views of the James River, Fort and Tercentennial Monument that stands 104 feet tall. The monument was installed in 1907 commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Jamestown Colony. This trip may be customized for handicapped patrons as the state park includes free scooters first come, first serve. For NPS option, wheelchairs are available with notice to guide. Estimated time 3-4 hours. NOTE:SPANISH SPEAKING GUIDES AVAILABLE WITH NOTICE
4.6(16)
3 Hours - 3h 40m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
From
$195
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Whispers of Williamsburg Haunted Ghost Tour with Add-on options
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!
4.6(750)
1 Hour - 1h 15m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
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$26
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The Murder Tour and Pub Crawl
The Ghost Tour is Williamsburg's first and only murder-focused tour. Explore areas that other history tours would be afraid to visit. Explore a historic city that conceals a sinister and unsettling past. A netherworld of horrific death and hatred. Accompany your guide on foot to some of our favorite local watering establishments. To help you get ready for what's to come, try a drink with a murder theme or one of the pub's specialty beverages. Then, take a stroll through the dim, peaceful streets of Historic Williamsburg, where you may learn the real stories of the city's most notorious crimes. There's nothing ghostly about Williamsburg's scariest tour. It has to do with murder.
4.5(28)
3 Hours
Williamsburg
- Private tour
From
$48
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2-Hour Private Guided The best of Williamsburg Walking Tour
Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! A live interpretation of American history. The Capitol. The other one, actually. A political foundation that gave Williamsburg its place in the Historic Triangle. Now grab a map and dive into Colonial Street. A living history museum. An homage to Colonial times. Heard of Thomas Jefferson? He lived in the Governor’s Palace. Visit the place that once served as a hospital for wounded soldiers. “The Most Historic Avenue of America”. That’s what FDR called Duke of Gloucester Street. Let our guide tell you the tales that roam this 99 ft street. And to finish off the tour: Eavesdrop on a short lecture at the College of William & Mary. Maybe, you’ll pick up something educational!
4.5(14)
2 Hours
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$278
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Private Historic Williamsburg Colonial Heritage Tour
This private tour reveals the historic and cultural heritage of Colonial Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant sites. Walk through a preserved Old Town where 18th century architecture reflects early civilization and governance. Begin near the Williamsburg Inn, a landmark shaped by classical colonial design and tradition. Continue through Merchants Square where cultural heritage and daily life once flourished. Visit Bruton Parish Church, an enduring symbol of spiritual and architectural legacy. Stroll along Duke of Gloucester Street where restored buildings present an authentic view of colonial life. Pass through Palace Green toward the Governor’s Palace, a grand example of political and architectural influence. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
4.5(8)
2 Hours
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
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$349
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Dark History Conspiracy Tour
Join a costumed Spooks and Legends guide on a tour of historic Colonial Williamsburg, Learn the dark history of Williamsburg and the nation’s most influential people from colonial America all the way up to “Rockefeller’s Williamsburg”.
4.5(6)
1h 30m
Williamsburg
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
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$25
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