All Williamsburg Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 4

A Woman's Place in History

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

`This private tour explores the historic and cultural heritage of Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant academic and colonial centers. Walk through an environment shaped by centuries of intellectual and architectural influence, reflecting a history older than the United States. Begin near Williamsburg United Methodist Church, where classical design reflects enduring community and cultural traditions. Continue to the Crim Dell Bridge, set within a landscape that represents the evolving story of local heritage and identity. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Private Historic Williamsburg Cultural Heritage Tour

Price varies by group size

America turns 250 in 2026. The celebrations are deserved. But the full story of those 250 years includes voices that were long left out of the official account. This private 2-hour walking tour traces the history of slavery in Colonial Williamsburg — the legal systems that enforced it, the buildings where enslaved people lived and worked, the courts that judged them, and the legislature that debated their lives as political abstractions. Your dedicated guide does not simplify this history or soften it. They bring it to life with care, context, and humanity. Colonial Williamsburg, the Courthouse, the Capitol Building, and the James Geddy House — each stop reveals a different dimension of a society built on enslaved labor. Understanding this history is not separate from celebrating America's 250th anniversary. It is essential to it.

Williamsburg Full Story of America's 250th Private Tour

Williamsburg Full Story of America's 250th Private Tour

Price varies by group size

This private walking tour reveals the historic and cultural flavors of Williamsburg. Step into an Old Town shaped by early American civilization. Walk through streets older than the United States. Discover how culinary traditions reflect a rich heritage.In Colonial Williamsburg, aromas of the past still linger. What meals defined daily life in this historic settlement? Cultural practices shaped food and community across generations. Each step connects you with traditions rooted in centuries of history. Experience how seasonal ingredients guided colonial kitchens. Hear stories of craftsmanship and survival through food. Architectural surroundings reflect a classical era of growth and identity.This journey blends heritage, culture, and cuisine into one experience. Discover a civilization shaped through taste and tradition. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Private Cultural Culinary Walking Tour in Williamsburg

Private Cultural Culinary Walking Tour in Williamsburg

Price varies by group size

With its hundreds of years of history, it’s no surprise that Colonial Williamsburg has accumulated some macabre stories over the centuries—and you’ll learn all the local lore on this dark history tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon at the Capitol, and set off on foot. From tales of creepy secret societies to stories of sinister happenings, you’ll discover a side of Colonial Williamsburg that few other visitors encounter.

Maiden Lexi your 18th century guide takes you back through time.

Dark History Conspiracy Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Echoes of Twilight Late Night Ultimate Ghost Tour of Williamsburg

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Williamsburg by Operation City Quest

Dare to experience the #1 ultimate ghost hunt tour in Williamsburg, where real history meets real hauntings every night, year-round! Led by expert guides—this USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, experience takes you deep into the eerie past of one of America’s most haunted cities. Feel the chilling presence of spirits as you visit Bruton Parish Church, the Governor’s Palace, Peyton Randolph House and Burial Grounds, and Market Square & Magazine. From witch trials to scandalous murders, hear the twisted tales that still haunt Williamsburg today. Equipped with ghost-hunting gear, track paranormal activity as you wander through the historic district. Every shadow and whisper could be an unseen visitor making their presence known! While we don’t enter buildings, this ensures you visit as many haunted locations as possible. This unforgettable ghost hunt is packed with mystery, history, and spine-tingling encounters. Ready to uncover Williamsburg’s darkest secrets? Join us—if you dare!

Edge of Midnight Witching Hour Williamsburg Ghost Hunt w/ Gear

Richmond, Virginia is celebrated for its over-the-top holiday lights displays every year—and this tour makes exploring them simple. In the evening, depart from Williamsburg via climate-controlled vehicle and travel to Richmond. You’ll learn all about the city’s history of tacky lights displays, will admire some of the best examples, and will even see the Christmas tree in front of the Virginia State Capitol. Note that dinner is not included on this tour.

Half-Day Holiday and Tacky Lights Tour in Richmond

4 hoursFree Cancellation

During this one-hour walking tour, discover how a sleepy southern town was restored to its former colonial splendor through the dream of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and the backing of Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. We will discuss the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg from its conception through to the continuing restoration efforts. We encourage questions and conversation so all guests can better understand why Williamsburg was, and is, so important not only to Dr. Goodwin and Mr. Rockefeller but also to future generations. Please note: Due to staff participation in other events, tours may be unavailable on some days. Please see our website for information. *Shades of Our Past is not affiliated with Colonial Williamsburg; therefore, this tour does not include entrance or admission into Colonial Williamsburg-owned buildings. Since the tour is through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg, it is weather contingent. Please be prepared for all weather conditions.

The Reverend and the Millionaire

Join us as we discover the History of Christmas in the colony while exploring the handcrafted decorations that adorn the historic buildings. On our 1-hour leisurely stroll thru the city, you will have the opportunity to photograph some of the most iconic decorations that are uniquely Colonial Williamsburg. Handcrafted one-of-a-kind decorations made by employees and residents of the city are beautifully and proudly displayed on each building and we will discover the most beautiful and unique of this year's display. We will discover the religious, humorous, and heartfelt traditions that span the centuries. While learning how the decorations are made, how they became a tradition, and even helpful tips and tricks on how the create your own decorations at home. Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg is truly an experience that you and your family will cherish for years to come.

1 Hour Christmastide Walking Tour in Virginia Past and Present

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Wacky Williamsburg Scavenger Hunt

Get ready to explore the historic streets of Williamsburg like never before with Trivia Walks! Our captivating self-guided tour and scavenger hunt combo will take you on an immersive adventure through Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary’s campus, uncovering fascinating stories and hidden gems along the way. From early American history to modern secret campus hideaways, battlefield scars to pirate prisons and more, you’ll be immersed in the rich culture and heritage of the area. Along the way, places you’ll see include: - The original Capitol of Virginia - Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse - The first English American theatre - The Governor’s Palace - The Crim Dell Bridge - The oldest college building in America - ...and more!

Colonial Williamsburg Trivia Walk with AB's Trivia Walks

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Williamsburg by Zombie Scavengers

The Holly Jolly Hunt offers a unique blend of affordability and engaging holiday activity, making it ideal for groups. Tickets are sold per team (up to 10 people), providing great value for families and friends. The hunt is self-guided and playable in any city decked out for the holidays, putting you in control of the schedule. The core of the game is its focus on fun and laughter, achieved by mixing the search for holiday items with silly photo missions and collaborative challenges. This combination ensures that the focus remains on group bonding and light-hearted, memorable competition to top the scoreboard.

Get in the Holiday Spirit Scavenger Hunt in Williamsburg

Full Day Historic Guided Tour to Jamestown and Yorktown with Lunch

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What are people saying about Williamsburg

Teresa_J, Oct 2026

Wonderful Tour

We gained much knowledge with our tour guide,Matt. He was extremely knowledgeable about history of Jamestown/Yorktown. He spent time at each stop on our Jamestown/Yorktown tour to explain the history beyond that of what was on a wall. If you ever have time to take this tour, we would highly recommend having Matt as your tour guide.

Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

Bob_C, Sep 2026

It was informative,...

It was informative, engaging, captivating, and full of humor. Mike was an awesome guide, ready with lots of stories and tidbits about the history of the area and the characters that still, supposedly, inhabit the houses. Great experience, we would highly recommend it.

Colonial History Tour in Williamsburg Virginia

James_M, Sep 2026

Informative of the people, events and history of Colonial Williamsburg.

Excellent tour - guide and information on Colonial Williamsburg history. I believe our guide was Louis who was excellent, passionate, full of information and very accommodating a woman in a motorized vehicle. One suggestion to Viator - the meeting place given was a street address. There are no numbers on the buildings on the old colonial street. Recommend just identifying a building by name and not the address. Of 12 people in our group, every on had trouble finding the meeting place. Four people called and caught up 15 minutes late!

Williamsburg Ghosts and Brews Haunted Pub Crawls

Chelsea_M, Sep 2026

Great intro to Williamsburg history!

Our guide was very knowledgeable about Williamsburg in general, along with the haunted history! It was a very hot day but the pace was great. I would definitely recommend this as a good introduction to get a sense of Williamsburg before diving into the CW on your self-guided tours.

Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History

Raiyah_A, Sep 2026

Facts and fun with Sharon

What a fun experience for me and my mom! I wanted my mom to experience the living museum located in Williamsburg with a knowledgeable guide and we really did. The tour started at the Williamsburg Inn, which is a hidden gem because I 100% would have never visited and experienced the history and amazing food at this historical luxury hotel. It was nice to learn so much in so little time about the founding fathers! Most interesting fact i picked up....the reason why it was a death sentence if you stole 3 pigs or a horse or killed a man was because livestock could be someone's life/life saving. They didn't have forensics so thwarting a crime through harsh sentencing was the best way to keep people honest in the 1700's. Thanks for a wonderful tour/experience. Definitely coming back and will use you guys agai .

Whispers of Williamsburg Haunted Ghost Tour with Add-on options

Kathryn_S, Aug 2026

Great mix of history and haunts

We had a great time on this tour! Loved how it was a good mix of history and spooky stories about Williamsburg. When we stopped at the Peyton Randolph house we got some weird photos of the outside! Definitely haunted for sure. Fun way to start our Williamsburg vacation!

Jamestown to Yorktown - Private Guided Tour from Williamsburg

Grant_F, Jul 2026

Amazing private tour with expert guide

Amazing full day tour with knowledgeable local guide. Bambi took us through Jamestown and Yorktown, sharing stories and history along the way. She communicated prior to the tour about where to meet and our interests. Thanks to this tour we learned and experienced so much at both places, rather than spending hours reading museum displays. She also knew all the great family photo spots and provided recommendations while we were visiting elsewhere. Price may seem expensive but it is worth it, if you want to dive deep into all Jamestown and Yorktown have to offer.

Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket

Kerrie_N, Jul 2026

Ticket pickup at either location

These two historic places are a “must see” tourist destination. The multi-day pass allows visitors enough time to get the whole experience. Both museums are authentic and well maintained. The only recommendation I have is for Viator to state in its ticket pickup instructions that the voucher can be exchanged at either location to start your experience.

Patriots Tour of Colonial Williamsburg or Williamsburg 101

Russell_M, May 2026

Great history of Williamsburg by a true historian

Guide was excellent. He worked in Colonial Williamsburg for years so he new the history of the town, building and people who lived. Tour starts at the Capitol and goes down Duke of Gloucester to the main Green. He was able to gives the facts on all of the buildings, how they were used. A snapshot into the past. Highly recommend the tour. Inexpensive and let's you know what areas you may want to focus on.

Dead Of Night Ghost Tour in Williamsburg / PARANORMAL EQUIPMENT

Corben_B, Oct 2025

An amazing ghost tour through the spooky, yet also weirdly cozy night streets

Denny was phenomenal with his stories and knowledge of both the town history and paranormal experiences. I’ve been on a few tours similar but how he engaged the crowd so well and walk the fine line between historical and paranormal storytelling perfectly was very impressive. His tools are also good and up to date for the ghost hunting that really help immerse you into the activity. Overall great experience, definitely worth it and would go again any time I’m back in Williamsburg