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    Explore Colonial Williamsburg History Tour

    Walk Colonial Williamsburg and hear stories from 18th-century Virginia

    4.8 stars• 518 reviews
    From$21/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Highlights

    Step back into 18th-century Virginia on a guided walk through Colonial Williamsburg. Hear stories, trivia, and the origins of everyday phrases as you explore early American history.

    • Explore Colonial Williamsburg on a guided walking tour
    • Hear stories tied to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry
    • Learn fun trivia facts you may not have heard in school
    • Discover where common everyday phrases originated
    • Meet at the Capitol Building and finish where you started

    Cancellation Policy

    24 hour notice for refunds or exchanges.

    FAQs

    Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

    Meeting details

    Colonial Williamsburg │ Starts and ends at the Capitol Building │ Parking 460 East Francis St. │ Saturday's and Sundays @ 2PM

    Experience provided by Spooks and Legends Haunted Ghost Tours
    Experience provided by Spooks and Legends Haunted Ghost Tours

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    Children 6 & under are free

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    518 reviews•Google Maps

    The guides here absolutely make the experience, and reviewers can't say enough about them. Grace (or Gracie) gets mentioned repeatedly for her infectious energy and storytelling abilities, while Elizabeth, Lexi, Tom, Michael, and Denny all earn glowing praise for bringing Colonial Williamsburg's spooky history to life. What stands out is how knowledgeable and passionate these guides are, transforming what could be dry historical facts into engaging, interactive adventures that keep everyone entertained. Families especially appreciate how well the tours work across age groups. Kids as young as 10-12 stay captivated by the ghost stories and pirate legends, while adults genuinely enjoy the historical insights woven throughout. The guides show real dedication to their craft (one even powered through an injury without missing a beat) and create an inclusive atmosphere where special needs guests and even well-behaved dogs feel welcome. The balance between genuinely spooky tales and authentic history keeps things fun without being overly cheesy, and the professionalism extends from the initial booking confirmation straight through to the end of the tour.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    My husband and I very much enjoyed taking the ghosts, witches and pirates tour tonight!! Our tour guides Gracie and Mr. pirate were just wonderful!! Gracie impressed us with her wealth of knowledge on the area and amazing story telling abilities. She was captivating! Mr. Pirate was hilarious, disappearing and reappearing to chime in with his pirate jokes and stories. We highly recommend taking this tour if you are in the Williamsburg area!!!

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    Kris Judd

    March 23, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My husband and I very much enjoyed taking the ghosts, witches and pirates tour tonight!! Our tour guides Gracie and Mr. pirate were just wonderful!! Gracie impressed us with her wealth of knowledge on the area and amazing story telling abilities. She was captivating! Mr. Pirate was hilarious, disappearing and reappearing to chime in with his pirate jokes and stories. We highly recommend taking this tour if you are in the Williamsburg area!!!

    Photo of Kris Judd

    Kris Judd

    March 23, 2026

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