Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour)

Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour

Costumed storytellers share unnerving tales during a candlelit walking tour that starts at the Market House. This unique evening program brings participants inside historic buildings for authentic eighteenth-century colonial ghost stories and modern-day encounters.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

colonialwilliamsburg.org

Ages

suitable for children eight and up

Parking

Parking near the Historic Area is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule.

Accessibility

Some interior spaces are not ADA-accessible.

Going?

Location

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Colonial Williamsburg · 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (3/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (4/5)

Best For

History buffs, ghost story enthusiasts, families with older children

Vibe

Spooky, historical, immersive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Limited

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress in layers, as the tour runs rain or shine.
  • Pets are not permitted on the tour.
  • Note that some interior spaces visited on the tour are not ADA-accessible.

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Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age recommendation for the Haunted Williamsburg tour?

The tour is suitable for children eight and up, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

The tour runs rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement weather.

Are pets allowed on the tour?

Pets are not permitted.

Is the tour accessible for individuals with mobility issues?

Some interior spaces are not ADA-accessible.

Where does the tour begin?

The one-hour candlelit walking ghost tour begins at the Market House.

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