
Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Is Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour worth booking?
Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in Williamsburg, United States, from $10 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Discover Williamsburg's famous ghosts and spirits walking the streets at your own pace, anytime. This is one of the most haunted and historic places, don't miss it's spooky story. This tour is built on those records. New
What you get
About this experience
Discover Williamsburg's famous ghosts and spirits walking the streets at your own pace, anytime. This is one of the most haunted and historic places, don't miss it's spooky story. This tour is built on those records. Newspaper clippings folded into court archives. Letters never meant for strangers. Names scratched into margins and ledgers. What follows tonight does not rely on imagination. Everything you will hear was once written down by someone who saw it happen, or by someone who tried to explain why it should be forgotten. Go at your own pace, anytime.
What's included
Included
- Go at your own pace, anytime the tour never expires.
- Tour on our walking tour app of Haunted Colonial Williamsburg
Not included
- No food or drinks.
- No admission it's all outside
- No human guide it's all on our walking tour app
What you'll see and do
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
The tour ends at The Colonial Williamsburg Capitol, where you'll hear the story of the building and you might just spot a spirit.
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Governor's Palace
The tour starts at the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg, you'll hear the story of who once lived there like Thomas Jefferson, it's time as a hospital, and the spirits that lurk here now.
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The tour stops outside the George Tucker House where you'll learn it's link to the Christmas tree and the spirits in the area
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Wow wow, one famous ghost lives here. Who is it? Find out on the tour.
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The tour stops outside where you'll hear about the spirits that lurk, and some crawl in these parts,
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One of the oldest lodges with some famous members and spirits.
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The tour stops outside the historic hotel. What history and ghosts does it hold? Find out.
5 minutes here
Even the windmill's in these parts are haunted.
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The old tavern, local lore says, had a strange tradition. Find out on the tour.
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Colonial Williamsburg
The tour winds through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg stopping outside of the most haunted sites and telling the history and stories of it's most famous ghosts.
55 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Williamsburg
The tour starts at the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg, you'll hear the story of who once lived there like Thomas Jefferson, it's time as a hospital, and the spirits that lurk here now.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at The Colonial Williamsburg Capitol, where you'll hear the story of the building and you might just spot a spirit.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalknTours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great self guided tour of haunted places in beautiful Colonial Williamsburg
This was a self guided tour you can do on your own on your own time while walking around Williamsburg! We actually did this on Christmas day which is weird because it's a haunted sort of thing, and I actually don't subscribe to haunted places but it was a fun thing to do and the guy's voice on the recording was spectacular! I loved the app that we were using because it was easy to figure out how to get from one place to the other and the histories behind the haunted places were very interesting!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
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Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Williamsburg.
How much does Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Williamsburg usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Williamsburg is not rushed.
Is Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Williamsburg, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Williamsburg can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Williamsburg and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Williamsburg's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Audio Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Williamsburg within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Williamsburg?
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Williamsburg centres on Colonial Williamsburg passes, Jamestown and Yorktown history tours, lantern-lit ghost walks and theme park tickets a few minutes away. On Outty we rank every Williamsburg experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full Day Historic Guided Tour to Jamestown and Yorktown with Lunch, Magic Happens at The Wagsters Magic Theatre, Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Williamsburg?
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April to June and September to October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Williamsburg?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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