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Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

Badge of ExcellenceWilliamsburg, USA

1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the atmospheric setting of Colonial Williamsburg after dark—and learn all about the real-life murders, executions, and other sordid events that happened here—on this nighttime ghost tour. No separate ticket to Williamsburg is needed: meet your costumed guide at the Capitol Building and set off. Visit supposedly haunted landmarks like the Peyton Randolph House, and hear stories about pirates, witch trials, and more as you go.

This immersive walking tour combines history and spooky frights
Soak up the unique atmosphere in Colonial Williamsburg after dark
No separate admission ticket to the town is required
Learn about historical hauntings, murders, and other eerie events

What's Included

No Admission Ticket to the historic area required

EMF ( Ghost Detector ) FOR-RENT 5.00 Can be RENTED at tour
Light up Scull Necklace 8.00 Can be purchased at tour
Light up Ghost Necklace 8.00 Can be purchased at tour
Kid’s Pirate Hat 8.00 Can be purchased at tour
Witches and Pirates Book 5.00 Can be purchased at tour
Official Guide Book 5.00 Can be purchased at tour
Colonial Conspiracy Book 5.00 Can be purchased at tour
The Ghosts of Peyton Randolph House Book 5.00 Can be purchased at tour
The Ghosts of the George Wythe House 5.00. Can be purchased at tour
Light up Candle 6.00 Can be purchased at tour
Gratuities Not Included but Appreciated
Merchandise- Hats , Shirts ,Mugs and Water Tumbler all can be purchased at www.spooksandlegends.com

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Palmer House
430 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Park at Tavern Parking Lot-- 460 E Francis Street 23185; walk out the EXIT of the lot and cross E. Francis Street onto Blair Street. Walk straight ahead to meet your tour guide. The Capitol will then be on your right when you meet your tour guide

Start time

08:00 PM

End point

Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse
101 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

What To Expect

Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

418 reviews

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BOOK u will not regreat

JASON_N, Apr 2024

Great evening. .very entertaining. .would highly recommend. for family's or couples went out of their way to included everyone in group

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so very much for the wonderful 5 star review!!! We love our guests they are the best!!! Safe travels! Sincerely, Grace Sherwood and Mr.Pirate 🏴‍☠️

Such fun, and a bit freaky!

Christine_H, Apr 2024

Mistress Lexy was delightful and so knowledgeable. Kept the tour interesting and exciting. Would highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for the wonderful Review! We are so glad you had a Great Tour with Lexy! Safe travels! Sincerely,Lisa

Fun even through a rain storm

James_G, Apr 2024

Really enjoyed the tour, the guides were entertaining as well as informative. Even through a cold rain our guide never stopped smiling or came out of character. I would definitely recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so very much ! So glad you enjoyed the tour ! Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa

Spooky fun!

Nancy_H, Apr 2024

Wonderful experience! Spooky fun for the whole family! Will definitely return many times! Thank you!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so very much that’s so sweet I’m so glad you had a great time with us. We look forward to having you back on one of our other tours! We love our guests! Safe travels! Gracie, Sherwood, and Mr. Pirate🏴‍☠️

Historic, interactive, spooky.

Stacylee77, Mar 2024

Very interactive stories of witches, pirates, and ghosts. This was the first thing we did at Williamsburg then walked the next day in the day time and had a great reference from the tour the night before of the buildings.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for the Wonderful Review! We love that you enjoyed your tour! Safe travels! Sincerely, Grace Sherwood

Fun night!

Mellissa_F, Mar 2024

Such a fun night! We went as a group of 7 and all had a great time even our 2 and 4 year olds enjoyed it!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you so much for the Great 5 star review!!! We love when our guests have such a time !! Fun for all!! Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa

Ghost tour

Melinda_T, Mar 2024

Was a fun tour just the right length of time Tour guide was great………,,………yes I would recommend Do not force me to say more then things get made up

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you so very much for the wonderful review! We are so grateful you took the initiative to share your experience! Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa

Great time!

Edward_P, Mar 2024

Tour guides were excellent. Interaction was fun. The whole experience was different by well worth it.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you very much for the 5 star review!!! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour !!! Thanks for choosing Spooks and Legends! Safe travels! Sincerely, Grace Sherwood and Mr Pirate 🏴‍☠️

Great time for whole family

Erin_C, Mar 2024

Great experience with kids (14, 5, 3) Lexie was a great story teller and gave the group time to snap photos and ask questions. The 90 minute experience flew by and we loved hearing all the spooky tales. Will definitely be back!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you so very much for the wonderful 5 star review! We are so glad you had a great time with Madame Lexi! Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa

Wonderful Tour Experience!

Tiffany_C, Mar 2024

My husband and I spent our anniversary weekend in Williamsburg and this was such a nice tour to have on our last day here! Lexi was an incredible tour guide and explained everything in great detail, and made it fun for everyone! For anyone who is visiting Williamsburg, this is a must-have experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Happy anniversary we are so glad you chose our tour on such a special time for you! We are so happy you had a wonderful time with Lexi. She is one of our very best! We are very fortunate to have her safe travels! Please come back and visit one of our many other tours again, we would love to have you. Sincerely, Lisa.

Best Ghost Tour

Beth_P, Feb 2024

The best ghost tour I have attended. It helped the evening was perfect, full moon, overcast, and not many people around. The tour guide was excellent, she did a wonderful job of story telling and made the experience fantastic.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for the Awesome 5star review!!!!! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa

So Great

Robert_S, Feb 2024

What a great tour! Our guide, Lexi, was awesome. Knowledgeable and energetic. Lots of interesting stories and history.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you so very much for the Wonderful 5 star review! We are so glad you had a great time on your tour with Lexi! Sincerely,Lisa

Great history Lexi is a great storyteller!

Stephanie_S, Feb 2024

Lexi did a fantastic job telling the stories with energy and passion, you can tell that she loves doing this! I would highly recommend her to my friends for this ghost tour!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you very much for the Awesome review ! We are so glad you loved the tour and enjoyed Lexi . Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa

Witch Gracie and Mr...

Lori_A, Dec 2023

Witch Gracie and Mr Pirate were amazing on this tour. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history and ghouls of Colonial Williamsburg. My husband and I had such a great time. 10/10

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you so very much for the Awesome 5 Star Review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour! Our guests are the Best ! Safe travels! Sincerely, Grace Sherwood and Mr.Pirate 🏴‍☠️

Ghosts and A Little History

Ben_P, Dec 2023

An interesting tour that not only went into the stories or myths of ghosts that have supposed to have been seen in Williamsburg, but roles the Raleigh Tavern, the Randolph House and Bruton Church played in the history of Williamsburg.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you so very much for the wonderful 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! Safe travels.Sincerely, Lisa

Fun, Entertaining & Engaging

Joan_F, Dec 2023

This tour was so much fun!! Gracie & Mr. Pirate were engaging and the stories were so interesting. Certainly a must do tour!!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you so very much for the wonderful five star review! We are so glad you had such a great time on our tour with Gracie and Mr. Pirate! Yes, we always have a spooky fun time! Safe travels! Hope to see you again on one of our many fantastic tours that we offer! Sincerely Grace, Sherwood, and Mr. Pirate 🏴‍☠️

Fun and Entertaining

Beverly_G, Dec 2023

Gracie and Mr. Pirate were excellent tour guides. They made the tour fun and entertaining. They put a lot of enthusiasm into their storytelling and even brought us into the stories.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Awe thank you so very much! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! Thank you for being the best part of Spooks and Legends Haunted Ghosts Tours! Safe travels! Sincerely, Grace Sherwood and Mr Pirate 🏴‍☠️

A wonderful evening with Witch Gracie

Philip_F, Nov 2023

Witch Gracie did an excellent job. She was very animated in her presentation and involving all participants of our tour, especially on a very cold evening.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so very much for the wonderful 5 star review!! You all were Great so much fun !! Safe travels! Sincerely, Grace Sherwood

Lots of fun

Doug_H, Nov 2023

It was well worth the time to visit many interesting locations and hearing good stories. Our guide Grace was very energetic and engaging. She had many interesting photos of ghostly sightings. Well recommended

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so very much for the Great Review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour ! Safe travels! Sincerely, Grace Sherwood

Great tour!!!

Diane_S, Nov 2023

My husband and I had a wonderful time with Lexi, our tour guide. There were only two other people on the tour with us. Lexi took us through Colonial Williamsburg at night telling us the tales of the history of the buildings and people that passed through. Her descriptions and stories delighted us and set the stage for the Ghosts, Witches and Pirates that passed through Williamsburg in days long gone.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so very much for the Wonderful 5 star ⭐️ review! We are so glad you had such a great time with Lexi! Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa

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