Ghosts, Witches & Pirates Tour in Williamsburg, VA
E Duke of Gloucester St • Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Discover harrowing details of the 1600s witch trials as you walk down Williamsburg’s darkest streets at night. Keep an eye out for famous ghosts such as Ida Jones as your costumed guide shares tales of Blackbeard’s crew, Jones Graveyard, and other haunted spots throughout the Williamsburg area. Stay alert as you never know who or what you’ll meet along the way.
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Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes long.
The tour meets in front of the Capitol Building on the Cul-de-Sac at E. Duke of Gloucester Street.
Yes. Free evening parking is available in the Tavern Lot on E. Francis Street.
Your tour guide will tell ghost stories, while walking you through town, in the dark night, by candlelight. You will hear of ghostly encounters which have been thoroughly researched and documented. They never embellish the stories. What you hear are true experiences and sightings of ghosts.
Since they conduct the tours in the historic area of Williamsburg, no ghost tours are allowed to enter these 18th-century buildings. You may walk up to the buildings, however, once the tour is over.
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All tickets are non-refundable.
Bring an umbrella. Ghost and witch tours are conducted rain or shine. If the conditions become hazardous or severe, they reserve the right to cancel the tour. They recommend dressing appropriately for all weather conditions. They will contact you if the ghost or witch tour is canceled, so be certain to give us your cell phone number when you reserve.
If they cancel your tour for any reason, you will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, you may reschedule.
You can either print your tickets or show them via your cell phone.
Restrooms are available, though generally not along the tour route. They are easily accessible a short distance away, however, so you may walk to one if need be.
All tour guides dress in historic period costumes and carry lanterns.
All of the walking tours are taken at an easy pace. However, if you get behind, they will wait at each location before beginning to talk, again.
Yes. Tours last just about one hour. All children 6 and under attend free of charge. Please keep in mind that they do speak of deaths and murders. The details are not gory but can be a little spooky at times.
If you are late, you will miss the tour. Tours leave right on time, and to be fair to the whole group, they cannot wait for late arrivals, neither will they call to see where you are.
They have seen lots of ghosts on the tours, but they cannot guarantee it. Please feel free to ask your tour guide about haunted experiences in town.
This is a storytelling tour, not a haunted house. Nothing is staged and no employees will jump out and try to scare you. If anything happens on your tour, it is truly paranormal in nature.
They love dogs and welcome them on all the outdoor tours. Please see that your dog is friendly, on a leash, and please be sure to bring the appropriate supplies to clean up any messes.
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English.
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It is impossible to guarantee a ghost sighting. But you may get lucky!
The tour is copyrighted. There is absolutely no videotaping allowed.
No. The tour is copyrighted and note-taking is prohibited.
Absolutely, as long as it is non-alcoholic.
No. These are non-smoking tours, which include cigarettes, cigars, and vapor pipes.
Gratuities are welcomed and are not included in the ticket price. While not required, tips are accepted and always appreciated by the tour guides.
We accept a variety of payment methods for your convenience:
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