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Colonial Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Ghastly apparitions of forlorn soldiers and pioneers peer out from the eternal void onto the streets of Williamsburg. Discover these nefarious spirits on this chilling adventure through Colonial Williamsburg.

Join the Colonial Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour for a peek into the shadowy world of Williamsburg that hides under the scars of war and revolution. Phantom-filled fun awaits you in the dead of the unnerving Williamsburg Night.

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Colonial Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

The Colonial Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Ghost Tour is a trip into the ghostly world of Williamsburg far after the sun has set. This tour explores the hardships and lives faced by the early settlers, hardened soldiers, and vicious criminals that once inhabited Williamsburg. See a different side of America’s living colonial museum through the words of our experienced tour guides. Every one of Williamsburg’s oldest and most haunted places is covered in spooky detail with hair-raising tales of malice and woe. The tragic fabric of history that created the town’s phantoms is unraveled right before your eyes on this spine-tingling journey through Colonial Williamsburg.

Meeting location: 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Starting Time: 10 PM

Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed!

Alcohol Policy: No Drinking Permitted

Adults Only: No

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Where to Meet, Park, and Directions

428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Alexandra Böhler

Five Stars

(Translated by Google) The tour was great, the tour guide had an enormous amount of knowledge and you could tell that he really cared about sharing ev...

01.10.25

Abbie Windsor

Five Stars

My husband and I enjoyed the 2 hour tour. Our guide was Austin, he did a great job! Highly recommend for history buffs or anyone who likes the paranor...

01.01.25

Pat S.

Five Stars

What a great tour! Lots of great stories. It was fun but spooky walking colonial Williamsburg at night. Patrick was a fantastic guide.

10.25.24

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Tour Preview: What You’ll See

The Public Hospital in Williamsburg

Public Hospital

Sudden gusts of wind often blow through the halls of the oldest mental asylum in America, a reminder of the brutal conditions once suffered by the patients of Public Hospital. Opened in 1773, the old hospital's death-filled corridors are engulfed in the tormented screams of its victims, truly inspiring nightmares to all who dare pass by.

An old courthouse in Williamsburg

Courthouse

Witchcraft’s prevalence in colonial times is not forgotten in Williamsburg. Whispers of “I didn’t do it” can be heard coming from the backyard of this historic 1771 courthouse, once used as a hospital and morgue during the Civil War. Could they be coming from an accused witch?

Ludwell Paradise House in Williamsburg

Ludwell-Paradise House

Mad Lucy Ludwell was considered one of Colonial Williamsburg's most eccentric and strange citizens in the late 1700s. She lived in this 1755 home, where she always kept herself obsessively clean. Now, residents of the historical home often hear her spirit bathing late at night.

What is the Ultimate Dead of Night Ghost Tour About?

Journey with us to see what horrifying truths lie behind Colonial Williamsburg’s living museum. Ever since it was established in 1699, it has encountered an onslaught of death and disease that has left the parking lots and tourist attractions of today riddled with unexplained activity. Behind the reenactments and historical displays that draw millions each year is a landscape littered with the souls of Colonial times. 

Find out what happens in the picturesque village of Colonial Williamsburg after the sun goes down and the spirits of the dead take over. The Public Gaol, Jones Cemetery, and Public Hospital are just a few relics of the city’s gruesome past that come alive at night. The infamous Mr. Scratch, known as such for the hair-raising scratching heard by unfortunate security guards of the Public Goal late at night, is one of the many phantoms waiting in the shadows of Colonial Williamsburg. The ghosts of Duke of Gloucester Street are just as old as the city itself and ready to mingle with the living. 

Some of the most haunted places in America await you on our Williamsburg Ultimate Dead of Night Ghost Tour. The Peyton-Randolph House is one of these places and not for the weak of the heart. Cursed by a betrayed enslaved person named Eve, who was promised her freedom during the Revolutionary War only to have it violently taken back away from her, this house has seen over a dozen wretched demises since the late 1700s. 

Even the bravest souls have fled the house in horror throughout its 300-year history. Feel the terror of this chilling tale and the rest of Williamsburg’s haunted history on this Ultimate Dead of Night tour. Reserve your spot today!

Reasons to Take the Ultimate Dead of Night Ghost Tour

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You Want To Learn About Colonial Williamsburg History

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COLONIAL GHOSTS TOUR

Take a spooky stroll through this fascinating colonial town with Colonial Ghosts and hear spine-chilling tales of ghostly encounters and otherworldly activity spawned from Williamsburg’s dark past. Join us as we uncover the terror that lies hidden in the shadows of Williamsburg.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, at 424 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tour TimeTour Times: 8PM, 9PM NIGHTLY

Tour LengthTour Length: 1hr to 1hr 15 minutes

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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COLONIAL GHOSTS ULTIMATE DEAD OF NIGHT HAUNTED GHOST TOUR

From the tortured souls of those who met untimely ends to the malevolent entities born of dark deeds, our Ultimate Dead of Night tour introduces you to the dark secrets and unspeakable horrors that plague this haunted town.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, at 424 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tour TimeTour Times: Monday through Saturday at 10PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 1.5hr

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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WILLIAMSBURG HAUNTS: BOOS AND BOOZE HAUNTED PUB CRAWL

Experience haunted Williamsburg with chilled drinks and chilling tales on our spirited haunted pub crawl. Visit some of the area’s most haunted taverns while uncovering the tragic events and dismal disasters that gave these popular watering holes their cursed reputation.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, 424 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchant's Square at 428 W Duke of Gloucester

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily at 5:45PM

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 2 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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WE SHALL OVERCOME: A WILLIAMSBURG BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE

Join us as we uncover the extraordinary stories of the unsung heroes whose legacies continue to echo throughout history. Hear the seldom-heard tales of daring escapes and acts of defiance that left an indelible mark on American history.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, 424 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchant's Square at 428 W Duke of Gloucester

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 2 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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SECRETS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

Prepare for a tour filled with amazement and intrigue as our guides take you on a journey to Williamsburg's legendary sites known for unsolved mysteries, insidious crimes, and notorious figures from its scandalous past.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, 424 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchant's Square at 428 W Duke of Gloucester

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily at 11AM

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 2 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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DRINK WILLIAMSBURG EXPERIENCE

Want to discover the best and most unique watering holes in Williamsburg? Take a tour with Drink Williamsburg to discover the area’s top breweries, wineries, and historical sites, all while hearing stories about the people and places that built this historic town.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of: Amber Ox Public House, 525 Prince George St Suite 102, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily at 3PM

Tour LengthTour Length:

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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TASTE OF WILLIAMSBURG FOOD TOUR

Sip, savor, and sampler your way through Williamsburg’s tasty delights on our culinary adventure through this legendary town. Come hungry and leave satisfied as we introduce you to an array of dishes and drinks made famous by local chefs and artisans.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: In front of the Kimball Theater, 424 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchant's Square at 428 W Duke of Gloucester

Tour TimeTour Times: Daily at 2PM

Tour LengthTour Length: Approximately 3 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

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