Top Williamsburg Historical Tours

Be amazed, entertained, and scared (in a good way) on this ghost tour of Williamsburg. The tour is based around a photo study of ghosts and paranormal activity, 'Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg'. You'll be shown the amazing photos while visiting the places they were taken. Each tour is slightly different and you'll visit various locations, including what is considered to be Williamsburg's most haunted house, Peyton Randolph House.

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.

See Washington DC’s key attractions, all in one day—and leave the navigation to your guide—on this full-day tour from Williamsburg. Set off early in the morning via air-conditioned bus, and stop by Arlington National Cemetery en route to the nation’s capital. Then, discover highlights like the Lincoln Memorial, see the White House and US Capitol, enjoy free time for lunch (own expense) and a stroll, and more.

Experience Williamsburg's only audio-enhanced haunted ghost tour w/ free earbuds. Plus, our touring groups are capped at 20 guests, while other companies allow 50 plus people in a group. Featured in "Garden & Gun", "Goop", "Coastal Living, and "Samantha Brown's Places To Love". Unlike the silence between locations with other companies, our live mic'd hosts & sleek listening devices allow for a continuous & immersive storytelling experience, giving you the absolute most value for your money. Genteel & Bard's Williamsburg Dark History and Ghost Walking Tour is storytelling too dark for daylight. You’ll experience our highly-curated storytelling performance while hearing tales of Williamsburg's dark history, ghost lore, & paranormal encounters with a talented, passionate, & knowledgeable public historian & storytelling professional. Please note: we can’t guarantee you’ll see a ghost on our tour - they’re notoriously shy.

Don’t just learn about American history… live it! At Colonial Williamsburg, America’s Colonial past comes to life through beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactors. Stroll down these historic streets while this tour tells you everything you need to know about Williamsburg, early America, colonial life, and more. Williamsburg has a long and complex history that predates the creation of the United States by almost 150 years! Dig into the town’s origins, the dramatic struggles which unfolded here during the revolution, and the people who put Williamsburg on the map. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a password and an app. Download the app, enter the password & download the tour. When you arrive, go to the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This isn't an entrance ticket.

Spend the evening exploring the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg on a candlelit guided ghost tour. The ghost tour reveals a lesser-known side of the historic streets and takes you to parts of the town most tourists wouldn’t be comfortable visiting on their own. Along the way, a guide entertains the group with family-friendly stories and local legends.

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 West Tour starts at the Cheese Shop in Merchants Square and continues to various buildings in Colonial Williamsburg to the last stop--Williamsburg's most haunted: the Peyton Randolph House.

** Memorial Day Sale - Prices displayed for 2-Park 2-Day and 2-Park 3-Day tickets are discounted from the previous retail price. Book by May 30, 2022 ** There’s something for everyone at Busch Gardens Williamsburg — the theme park with a European twist. Get your heart racing on dozens of thrilling rides and attractions inspired by Old World legends, including the Griffon, Loch Ness Monster and Alpengeist coasters, plus the Land of Dragons and other kid-friendly areas. Grab a pint at the Oktoberfest beer hall, dine at an authentic Italian ristorante, and catch live shows like the Celtic Fyre Irish extravaganza for a day of international fun!

The Jamestown Settlement is a living history museum located just 15 minutes by car from Colonial Williamsburg. This 7–day pass with complimentary free parking allows you to explore Jamestown at your own pace with breaks in between—a convenient choice for families with children. Your admission ticket grants you access to films, historical interpreters, working farms, and recreated colonial spaces.

Have you ever wondered where phrases that we use daily originated? Learn about early Virginia patriots, who were key to lighting the fires for freedom, that time has somehow forgotten. You will come to realize the chances that were taken by our forefathers as they signed a document declaring our independence. Yes, join us and awaken a renewed patriotic spirit within you.

Colonial Williamsburg offers the chance to step back in time to the 18th century—and this private walking tour will give you an even richer understanding of this early American destination. Pick from multiple tour times, meet your guide outside the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, and set off. Explore the city’s key historical landmarks, learn about what colonial–era life was like, and hear behind-the-scenes stories about Williamsburg’s history.

A Driving and Photo Journey for your private group up to 13 people... We will investigate native american sites related to the life of Pocahontas, her VIP father "Powhatan" and her people. We look beyond the deeply flawed Disney story to understand what REALLY transpired in her life. She is still very important, but not for the reasons you heard. We believe no one else does this. A very meaningful experience. Bring your vehicle for a few stops including native american tribes once loyal to her powerful father, who was over 30 tribes in eastern VA. Sacred and burial sites. John Smith. Royalty. Places where we know Pocahontas was. Join the Mountain Man and Gemma "Pocahontas" as we bring this time to life. Come away with a renewed understanding of a critical time in American history and a better understanding of the world of Pocahontas. Perhaps you will even see some of her jewelry...! Photo Tips for picture taking, compelling depth for your FB / IG / YT / TW / Pin followers!

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”.

Dip your feet in the black sands of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. An exotic formation on the edge of the Western Pacific. Experience a drive down the scenic Saddle Road. Once considered Hawaii’s most dangerous roads, but now completely safe. Ever wondered how rock formations are formed? The awe-inspiring volcanic blasts? Get insight from our experienced guide as you walk through the fiery wonderland. Let the eruptions in you set off as you see the Kilauea volcano. Listen to our guide tell you the wonders beneath the Halemaumau crater. And what’s more? You can learn about Earth’s rarest animals in the caves of Kaui. Smoke out hundreds of years of history on this storytelling island.