Colonial History Tour in Williamsburg Virginia
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Williamsburg, USA
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With this tour, you can expand your knowledge of the colonial history of Williamsburg—dating back to the 18th century. Instead of reading a guidebook, enjoy a much more immersive way of learning about the city—by following a costumed guide around key landmarks. Along the way, hear stories about famous historical figures linked to the city—such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington—as well as fun facts about the monuments you pass.
- Learn about Williamsburg’s 18th century history on this guided tour
- Great entertainment: A costumed guide leads you around
- Fascinating stories about early Virginia patriots
- Tick off lots of key landmarks in a short space of time
What's Included
- Experience the city with a costumed guide
- Spooks and Legends- Colonial History Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 430 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185,Park at Tavern Parking Lot-- 460 E Francis Street 23185; walk out the EXIT of the lot and cross E. Francis Street onto Blair Street. Walk straight ahead to meet your tour guide. The Capitol will then be on your right when you meet your tour guide
End point
- Bruton Parish Episcopal Church201 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Itinerary
1
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Your safety is important to us! Guests are encouraged to remain aware of their surroundings throughout the tour. While we take every precaution to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, Spooks & Legends is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 118 reviews
David_N, Jun 2026
Lots of information. Would not want it any longer or you would be over saturated. It was extremely hot and our guide was very good about finding shade and places to sit and cool off
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much ! Elizabeth knows her history!! Thanks for the 5 star review! Sincerely, Chris
Gretchen_E, Jun 2026
This was a five star tour. Elizabeth knew every facet of the history of Williamsburg. We were given facts, stories and fun antics about each period of history. Elisabeth was very thorough, fun and drew us into the time periods.
Outstanding job Elizabeth!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so very much for the awesome five star review. We are so glad you have such a fantastic time with Elizabeth. She definitely knows her history and I will make sure to let her know how much fun you had. Thank you, sincerely Chris
Lorie_Q, Jun 2026
Elizabeth was a wealth of knowledge and stories!!! Kept us engaged and involved! Thanks for making our short visit memorable
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so very much for my star review. We are so glad you loved your time with Elizabeth! You nailed it and you said she loves to keep people engaged and learn the history. Safe travels sincerely Lisa.
Judy_M, Jun 2026
Elizabeth was passionate about sharing the history of Williamsburg. She tried to keep us cool and rested by finding shady benches for us to use while she spoke. She was great!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so very much for the wonderful five star view! We’re so glad you had your time with Elizabeth. Safe travels sincerely, Chris.
Myron_O, Jun 2026
Wonderful experience. Elizabeth was funny, engaging, and very knowledgable. She was very excited about the subject and she showed it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the Excellent 5 star review !! We are so glad you had a great time with Elizabeth!! She does love our history! Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa
Kim_C, May 2026
Elizabeth is amazing! I couldn’t believe all I learned on this tour. She was animated, a great storyteller, loud enough to hear and gave us extra time. She truly cared about us learning everything we could.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so very much for the five star review. We are so glad you loved your time with Elizabeth and learned a lot. i’ll make sure to let Elizabeth know how much you love the Tours. Thank you for joining us sincerely, Lisa.
Nancy_G, May 2026
Wonderful and informative!! We loved Elizabeth! She knew the history soo beautifully! So thrilled we had this experience..❤️
Response from Host, May 2026
Wow, thank you so very much for that stunning five star review! We are so excited that you had such a great time and learned so much with Elizabeth! Thank you so very much for joining us and she is also Gracie and the ghost witch and pirate tour when she is working! Safe travels! Sincerely, Chris
Susan_N, May 2026
This tour was two hours. We walked all over the town with our very knowledgable guide, Elizabeth. It was very interesting and worth the time. We enjoyed the time and would recommend it for anyone.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the Wonderful 5 star Review !!! We are so glad you loved your tour !!! Keep learning history and make it fun ! Safe travels! Sincerely , Lisa
Diane_L, May 2026
Elizabeth was just great!! So passionate and knowledgeable about our history and made the tour fun and interactive
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review !!! We are so glad you Loved your tour with Elizabeth! Safe travels! Sincerely, Chris
Joseph_N, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was very personal and very good. She had great knowledge of Williamsburg history, and a great personality.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so very much for the wonderful five star review. We are so happy that you loved your tour with Elizabeth! She does know her history and loves it and brings it to life! Thank you safe travels sincerely Chris.
Nancy_P, Apr 2026
Very informative! Cool things to see that you won't see anywhere else! Elizabeth knows so many amazing historical facts and her crush on Patrick Henry is so sweet! You'll walk and stand a lot but there are moments for sitting and ability to buy cold drinks along the way (or bring your own). Worth noting because it was quite warm the day we went. Colonial Williamsburg and the founding of our nation are so worthwhile and this is a great way to learn and a good deal for the cost. Have fun!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so very much for the awesome five star review! Elizabeth loves the history of our wonderful country! All the fun interesting facts that she shares your right keeps everybody engaged and she does bring you into her history! Safe travels sincerely Chris
Cindy_R, Apr 2026
I love history. Our guide, Elizabeth, was so informative.
I learned so much extra about American ancestors.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so very much ! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with Elizabeth and learned so much!! Thank you ( she is also Gracie on The Ghosts , Witches and Pirates Tour) Safe Travels! Sincerely, Chris
Debbie_A, Apr 2026
Elizabeth is a fantastic guide. She doesnt just give a bunch of facts, shes a master story teller! Ive been to colonial Williamsburg 4 or 5 times, she made this time the absolute best time. We really did learn a lot. If she was a teacher, kids would love History.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so very much for the Awesome 5 Star Review! We are so glad you loved the tour with the Elizabeth!! Thank you so much ! She also plays Gracie the witch of Pungo on our Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour! Safe travels ! Sincerely, Chris
Shannon_T, Mar 2026
It was the perfect length to get in a lot of history. We loved it and Elizabeth was great. Very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so very much for that awesome review. We are so glad you loved your tour with Elizabeth! Thank you for taking the time to share that with our guests! Safe travels we would love to have you back on one of our many other tours! Sincerely, Chris
Dorota_T, Jan 2026
It was very informative, loaded with history, incredible stories and interesting facts about Williamsburg and its early days. Our guide Elizabeth made it so much fun, she was amazing!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so very much for the awesome five star review! We are so glad you sent had such a great time with Elizabeth and learn so much! She’s a wealth of knowledge and has a fun way of teaching it to everyone. She’s not boring that’s for sure! Safe travels Sincerely ,Lisa.
Melody_M, Dec 2025
Wonderful tour full of fun facts and history!! Our guide was so very knowledgable. We highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so very much for the wonderful review!! We are so glad leaned a lot . Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa
Katie_B, Nov 2025
Great tour and guide. Elizabeth was full of interesting facts and things that made the tour interesting and interactive.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so very much for the Great review!We are so glad you had a Great time with Elizabeth and learned so much while having fun! Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa
Karen_D, Oct 2025
Very good information about prominent citizens and homes of early colonial Williamsburg. Highly suggest this tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so very much for the Awesome Review!!! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and learned a lot ! Safe travels! Sincerely,Lisa
jhot1234, Sep 2025
This was a wonderful tour! We were late because we went to the wrong place! They were very concerned and both the guide and company called to make sure we were okay!
Tom, our guide, was great and very knowledgeable about his history! He was very humorous and fun to be with!
We highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so very much for the awesome five star review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour and you learned history and learned it in a fun way. Yes we do try to get our guest there and make sure they know where to meet their guide. We would love to have you back on one of our many other tours. Thank you, sincerely Lisa.
Philip_B, Sep 2025
Lots of good information about Colonial Williamsburg. Its History, significance in Early American. Its time and customs.
Tom did a great job walking us through the town
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so very much for the Awesome 5 Star Review! We are so glad you had such a Wonderful time with Tom learning history!!! Safe travels! Sincerely Lisa
Brenda_B, Aug 2025
This tour is great for those who don’t necessarily want to go inside buildings but just general knowledge of the history. Elizabeth was our guide. There are no words to describe her friendliness and knowledge. She went above expectations during our tour with plenty of stops to rest. She was funny and I learned a lot!! She is excellent!! “Go sip” was my favorite!! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so very much for the Awesome 5 Star Review!! We are so happy you loved your tour with Elizabeth and learned a lot while having fun doing it !! if you’d like to get the best of both worlds go into the buildings and get a great history tour on top of it. We have our STEP BACK IN TIME Tour — a three hour tour that goes into the buildings and gives you the history behind every building. Safe travels! Sincerely, Chris
Carole_R, Aug 2025
It was a small group just five in total. Felt very personal. Elizabeth was knowledgeable and very personable. The only thing we missed was not being able to go into the buildings. You need to buy a ticket to visit the buildings separately. Our tour started at 2:00 p.m. and the village closes the buildings around 5:00 so we were not able to see them on this visit. Just a note to buy a ticket and take the tour early to go back through the buildings. Enjoy!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so very much for the awesome five star review. I’m so glad that you loved your tour with Elizabeth. Thank you for sharing that information with the other guest. We also have a Step Back in Time Tour a three hour tour that does take you into the buildings And that is from 10 to 1 o’clock if you would like to do both the history and the buildings safe travels and we’d love to have you back on one of our many other tours. Sincerely, Lisa.
Cynthia_D, Aug 2025
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Our tour guide, Elizabeth, made it fun, informative, and engaging. The content she shared about the history of Williamsburg was so interesting and intriguing, and at times, we could actually imagine life in Williamsburg during Colonial times based on the stories she told. I highly recommend this tour and Elizabeth, especially, as a tour guide!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so very much for the Excellent 5 star review!!! We are so glad when our guests have such a wonderful experience on our tour! Our goal is to make History fun and come alive! Safe travels! Sincerely, Chris
Darlene_R, Jul 2025
We were given one address prior & then tge day of, given another address to meet the group. Was confusing.
Our guide Elizabeth was GREAT!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the Great review ! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Elizabeth! Sincerely, Chris
Alma_C, Jul 2025
So much fun information! Patrick made all the stories come to life. And if you didn’t believe in ghosts you will by the end of the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review! So glad you enjoyed it . Safe travels! Sincerely, Lisa
Hannah_R, Jul 2025
Elizabeth has lots of personality and tells stories that make the tour so much fun yet educational. She answered every question and I’d a wealth of knowledge.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so very much for the awesome five star review! Elizabeth does love what she does and she loves when her guest learn while they’re having fun that is the key to history to have fun you’re learning and you don’t even know it! We would love to have you back on one of our many tours! Safe travels sincerely Chris
Adam_C, Jul 2025
Elizabeth was an excellent guide, full of historical facts about the history of Williamsburg. You could tell she is very passionate about the history of Williamsburg, and went above and beyond for our group.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so very much for that awesome five star review! You nailed it she is very passionate about the history of our country. We are so glad we had a great time with her. I will let her know how much you enjoyed it. Safe travels Sincerely ,Chris.
Lisa_M, Jun 2025
Elizabeth was wonderful! She has so much knowledge and made the tour very interesting with her friendly and fun atmosphere. The kids enjoyed it too.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so very much much for the Awesome words 5 star Review! We are so glad you enjoyed and learned so much from Elizabeth! Safe travels! Sincerely, Chris
Gail_G, Jun 2025
This activity was thoroughly enjoyable despite the record-setting heat. Our guide, Lisa, was exceptionally kind, well-informed, and very personable.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so very much for the awesome five star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed it even though we were melting out there. We’d love to have you back on one of our many other tours when you’re back in town visiting your daughter. Safe travels sincerely Lisa.
Gary_D, Jun 2025
Lots of walking, our guide was absolutely the best, very knowledgeable and considerate, as I was using a cane.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the Wonderful 5 star review! We are so glad you had a Great time with Elizabeth! Safe travels! Sincerely, Chris
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