We’re giving you the scoop on the best ghost tours in Williamsburg, Virginia below — but first, the essential question:
Is Colonial Williamsburg haunted?
If you believe in ghosts, then Williamsburg is definitely the place to come searching for them.
With over 350 years of history as a city, Williamsburg was greatly affected by 2 wars (the Battle of Williamsburg in the Civil War leading to mass casualties and graves).
The city has seen the likes of pirates and criminals kept in the confines of the Public Gaol, a building still standing today with the gallows ominously behind. Even further into the land’s past, there are sacred Indian Burial grounds underneath parts of the town that were simply built over.
So, is Williamsburg haunted? With the amount of history, original buildings, living and dying that has happened here for centuries… we leave it for YOU to discover, perhaps on a Williamsburg ghost tour during your next visit.
The 3 Best Williamsburg Ghost Tours:
Haunted Williamsburg
- Colonial Williamsburg’s official ghost tour
- the only tour that takes you inside our historic buildings
- Tour is not ADA accessible
Colonial Ghosts
- ranked in the top 10 ghost tours in America
- ghostly encounter stories come from first-hand experience
- they offer other tours such as a Haunted Pub Crawl and a Black History Tour
The Ghost Tour est. 1989
- expert guides in a well-established company
- in addition to Williamsburg, they offer a haunted tour of nearby Yorktown
- seasonal ghost tours are offered (Christmas and Valentines)
What to bring with you on the tour:
Flash camera - to catch those orbs! We’ve had guests capture some pretty interesting things when shooting the buildings in the evenings. You really never know what will pop up for you.
Layers - bring a sweater or jacket with you. Depending on whether you’re going inside buildings or not, you may want the ability to adjust to changing temperatures in the colder seasons.
Walking shoes - remember, these are walking tours. Your guide will lead you through the historic area… make sure you have comfy footwear.
Your appetite - check out these incredible eateries just steps from our door, before or after your tour!
Other seasonal fun
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