Ghost Tour FAQ
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Refund Policy
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
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Group size
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We've been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can't hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
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Dog/pet policy
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
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Arrival time
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
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How to contact us
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
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How do I order an extended tour?
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
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What is an extended tour?
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
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How do I order a private tour
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website's book now option.
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Weather / Cancellation Policy
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
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Can I show up to a different tour day or time?
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
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What if I\'m late?
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no-show parties. Please remember to arrive at the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive at the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
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I want to work for you! How do I apply?
Please email us with the contact form
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What is a ghost plush?
Ghost plush are small soft ghost souvenirs you can take home and keep as a friendly friend, or to give to someone as a gift!
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What is an EMF Detector?
EMF Detectors
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How do I order EMF or Ghost Plush?
Order a tour and check the +1 box for each item during the checkout process
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Do ghost tours go inside buildings?
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn't have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
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When should I arrive?
15 minutes before the start of your tour
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Do you offer food?
No.
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Do we ride on a vehicle?
No, this is a walking tour.
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Is your tour wheelchair / stroller friendly?
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
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Can I take photos?
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
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Can I take a video?
No, videos are not allowed
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Can I smoke on tour?
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
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Policy alcohol and drinking?
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
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Where do I park?
Here are many different places for parking\n1. Street parking on Richmond Road or on Prince George Street\n2. In one of the three parking lots in and around Merchants Square\n3. The paid parking garage at 230 North Henry Street, for $1/hr\nYou should plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
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Where can we stay when we visit Williamsburg?
Visit Williamsburg Vacations at williamsburgvacations.com for a variety of hotel recommendations!
Our Tours
COLONIAL GHOSTS TOUR
Uncover the chilling past of Colonial Williamsburg, where history and hauntings intertwine on a journey through the historic streets.
ULTIMATE GHOST TOUR
Delve into the darkest corners of this historic town, uncovering the mysteries that lurk in the shadows after hours.
WILLIAMSBURG HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Sip on signature cocktails while discovering the best local legends, terrifying tales, and haunted locations in one of the oldest towns in America.
WILLIAMSBURG BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE
Discover the remarkable history of the Black experience in colonial America and the resilience of Williamsburg's enslaved inhabitants.
SECRETS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Explore the dark underbelly of Williamsburg, uncovering long-buried secrets of crimes, affairs, and scandalous escapades.
DRINK WILLIAMSBURG PUB CRAWL
Journey through Williamsburg’s iconic pubs, each with its own unique charm and stories waiting to be discovered.
TASTE OF WILLIAMSBURG - CULINARY TOUR
Indulge your palate on a culinary adventure through Williamsburg’s food culture, from colonial classics to modern twists.
COLONIAL GHOSTS TOUR
Uncover the chilling past of Colonial Williamsburg, where history and hauntings intertwine on a journey through the historic streets.
ULTIMATE GHOST TOUR
Delve into the darkest corners of this historic town, uncovering the mysteries that lurk in the shadows after hours.
WILLIAMSBURG HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Sip on signature cocktails while discovering the best local legends, terrifying tales, and haunted locations in one of the oldest towns in America.
WILLIAMSBURG BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE
Discover the remarkable history of the Black experience in colonial America and the resilience of Williamsburg's enslaved inhabitants.
SECRETS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Explore the dark underbelly of Williamsburg, uncovering long-buried secrets of crimes, affairs, and scandalous escapades.
DRINK WILLIAMSBURG PUB CRAWL
Journey through Williamsburg’s iconic pubs, each with its own unique charm and stories waiting to be discovered.
TASTE OF WILLIAMSBURG - CULINARY TOUR
Indulge your palate on a culinary adventure through Williamsburg’s food culture, from colonial classics to modern twists.
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