Haunted Williamsburg
102 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
About the Business
Step back in time and experience the spine-chilling tales of Haunted Williamsburg, located at 102 West Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg, Virginia. This tourist attraction offers an immersive ghost tour experience that is sure to send shivers down your spine.
From authentic 18th-century colonial ghost stories to modern-day encounters, costumed storytellers will share unnerving tales as you explore the historic buildings of Colonial Williamsburg. This one-hour candlelit walking tour begins at the Market House and is suitable for ages eight and older. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Haunted Williamsburg is the only tour that takes you inside the historic buildings, providing a unique and eerie experience. Learn about authentic Williamsburg and historic-site specific stories as you walk through exclusive access to outdoor spaces.
Knowledgeable and entertaining Colonial-costumed storytellers will guide you through the tour, sharing stories of the supernatural and mysterious. While pets are not permitted on the tour, parking near the Historic Area is recommended for easy access.
In addition to the ghost tour, you can also explore the Bassett Trace Nature Trail, talk with archaeologists about current investigations at John Custis IV's home and gardens, and learn about the history of Williamsburg through guided tours. Renew your membership with a donation of $50 or more to claim special benefits and continue supporting this historic institution.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience at Haunted Williamsburg, the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Book your tour now and prepare to be spooked!
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102 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States
Hours open
Monday:
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 17:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
09:00 - 17:00
Reviews
"If there was a 3.5 star rating, that's what I would really give the overall experience. Some parts were 5 *, some less. We really enjoyed being in CW at night on the only haunted CW tour that actually goes inside the buildings; that's the 5* part. The pathways to the building entries are lit by real candle lanterns, as are the interiors of the houses. At each interior stop, you're told some history and a story, a legend, and or experiences that guides have had or have heard about. Oddly though, the story we were told at the first location had absolutely nothing to do with the house we were in. (It was a true story that had been reported on in the Williamsburg Gazette, and one that I had prior knowledge of.) 2.5* part: only being allowed into 1 room/area of each building, but I am guessing that liability precludes letting tourists walk through old buildings lit by candlelight. (The candlelight did make great ambiance for the tour.) Our guide, 3*,was theatrical, was a little too verbose, but had a few good jokes. Glad to have done the tour, overall."
"We took the Haunted Williamsburg tour on Christmas Eve. The tour guide was professional and stayed very much in character all evening. His stories were interesting without being gory or overly sensational. He held everyone’s interest and kept the group engaged. A very worthwhile experience that we really enjoyed."
"You have to get your tickets in advance, because they frequently sell out. This tour is the ONLY AUTHORIZED GHOST TOUR in Colonial Williamsburg. That means they are the only tour that goes inside the homes. The other tours can walk around outside at night, but they can't go in the homes. We went in the George Wythe house, Peyton Randolph house, and James Geddy house, in that order. The guide was a great storyteller and told us haunted legends for these homes and residents, including actual deaths. We came back to these homes the next day during daylight hours, but they were all closed and locked. The website said this tour is for age 8 and over, but they let us take our 5-year-old who is obsessed with Halloween. Our awesome tour guide took a poll to see if he should do mild or scary, and everyone voted scary. However, it wasn't really scary at all and our kid was actually falling asleep. There is a lot of walking and you have to be vigilant to avoid stepping in horse poop."
"Interesting walk led by candle lit laterns to 3 separate buildings. Since this is an official tour, you are able to go into the homes to hear the stories. The enjoyment of the night is highly dependent upon the story trekking skills of the speaker. We had a sweet girl who wanted to be very good but sadly was not. It was still an enjoyable evening, with good stories. We attended several years ago and had a great storyteller. You are able to sit in the home to hear the story but we had a large group and several had to sit in the floor."
"This was disappointing. Its advertised as being scary and not for kids under 8. It was definitely NOT scary, although it was somewhat interesting. For the money and having to make a second trek out to the site…we would say it is overpriced. If you lived close it would be a nice date night thing for two. We would not recommend for visually impaired or for any other abled persons."
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