Top Experiences in Colonial Williamsburg

Our Christmas tour stands out from the rest! You will be taken back in time by your very own 18th century authentic costumed guide. You will hear stories of the holiday traditions throughout the centuries. We will take a stroll past the beautifully decorated homes just as they would have been in the 18th century. A wonderful way to see the town and hear the fascinating history behind the decorations! Come out and join us and make your holiday complete!

This is long distance tour out of Charlottesville to either of any of the following locations: Cape Light House; Bacon's Castle, Fort Wool (place of arrival of American first colonial Settlers & African Americans, Historic James Town and More. Customers will be picked up at our Pantops

Entertaining stories masterfully told in a traditional story format by a master storyteller.

Every member of the family will enjoy listening to these historically accurate, heartfelt, sometimes humorous, and of course creepy and scary ghost stories. These stories have been told in Williamsburg for generations. Complete stories from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries researched, revived, and brought back from history to be told once more.

Your guide, a local resident who worked inside the buildings, takes you to the most haunted places and relates the true and accurate traditional ghost stories and haunting experiences

Our exclusive tour limits the number of guests in each tour to ensure that everyone has the best experience possible.

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.

The only tour in Williamsburg that gives the history of slavery in one presentation. We discuss what is and is not slavery. We debunk the myths that have been associated with slavery for generations. We are also the only tour that explores the impact on our modern society.

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After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

Leaving from Washington DC to Virginia, after a couple of hours we will arrive at our destination where we will enjoy an in-depth historical rendering of Colonial Williamsburg which includes common sites and off-the-beaten-path visits.
This guided tour of Colonia Williamsburg promises a captivating journey back in time, immersing visitors in the rich history and culture of America's colonial past. As travelers step into this meticulously preserved 18th century town, they are greeted by the sight of quaint cobblestone streets lined with authentic colonial buildings, bustling with costumed interpreters embodying characters from the era. Expect to stroll through the Governor's Palace adorned with period furnishings and lush gardens, and marvel at the craftsmanship of skilled artisans demonstrating traditional trades like blacksmithing and candle making. This tour offers a glimpse into the past, inviting guests to engage with history in a truly immersive and educational experience.

The only ghost tour in the world based on the first ever photo-study of ghosts! Real ghost photos, featured in the books Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg Virginia with Breakthrough Ghost Photography, Parts 1 & 2, are shown at each stop on a large computer notebook (Samsung Galaxy). Guides will point out the exact location around or in the house or building where the photo was taken and encourage travelers to take their own photos. Tour guides will give relevant historical information pertaining to the haunting as well as personal stories encountered by the book's author and others, including interpreters and security guards from Colonial Williamsburg. Travelers will be given choices about where they would like to stop based on their interests--no tour is ever the same! The West Tour starts at the Cheese Shop in Merchants Square and continues to various buildings in Colonial Williamsburg to the last stop--Williamsburg's most haunted: the Peyton Randolph House.

The only ghost tour in the world based on the first ever photo-study of ghosts! Real ghost photos, featured in the books Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg Virginia with Breakthrough Ghost Photography, Parts 1 & 2, are shown at each stop on a large computer notebook (Samsung Galaxy). Guides will point out the exact location around or in the house or building where the photo was taken and encourage travelers to take their own photos. Tour guides will give relevant historical information pertaining to the haunting as well as personal stories encountered by the book's author and others, including interpreters and security guards from Colonial Williamsburg. Travelers will be given choices about where they would like to stop based on their interests--no tour is ever the same! The East Tour starts at the Capital and continues down Duke of Gloucester Street to the Courthouse of 1770 and walking across the Market Square to the last stop--Williamsburg's most haunted: Peyton Randolph House.

“Shadows of the Past: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg” invites you to delve into the history of slavery in colonial America, beginning in the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg. This tour provides insights into how slavery shaped the community and the lives of those who lived during that era. After exploring Colonial Williamsburg, the journey continues to the Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, reflecting the legal aspects of slavery. Next, visit the Capitol Building, where significant legislative decisions about slavery were made. Conclude the tour at the James Geddy House, offering a perspective on the daily lives of both free and enslaved people of the time.

Leaving from Washington DC to Virginia, after a couple of hours we will arrive at our destination where we will enjoy an in-depth historical rendering of Colonial Williamsburg which includes common sites and off-the-beaten-path visits.
This guided tour of Colonia Williamsburg promises a captivating journey back in time, immersing visitors in the rich history and culture of America's colonial past. As travelers step into this meticulously preserved 18th century town, they are greeted by the sight of quaint cobblestone streets lined with authentic colonial buildings, bustling with costumed interpreters embodying characters from the era. Expect to stroll through the Governor's Palace adorned with period furnishings and lush gardens, and marvel at the craftsmanship of skilled artisans demonstrating traditional trades like blacksmithing and candle making. This tour offers a glimpse into the past, inviting guests to engage with history in a truly immersive and educational experience.

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!

The Revolution is Here! Immerse yourself in the revolutionary stories of American history. With over 300 acres of iconic sites, historic taverns, and world-class art museums, history truly comes to life at the world’s largest living history museum. Meet our experts uncovering the past to better inform our future, enjoy live performances, meet talented tradespeople practicing period-specific crafts, and explore our 18th-century city on the verge of revolution. Every Colonial Williamsburg visit helps continue our mission — to ensure that the future may learn from the past.

This exclusive, private tour (only your group) highlights Colonial Williamsburg's Christmas traditions and picturesque holiday decorations of our historical area. This tour provides insight about the materials, crafts people, construction and design of the wreaths and garlands adorning the exterior of most 18th Century buildings, exhibits and private homes and different judging categories. We meet at The Williamsburg Inn to admire the spectacular decorations and begin our journey to the Duke of Gloucester. We'll discuss how holidays were celebrated in 18th Century Williamsburg, on Virginia's plantations and during the Revolutionary War. Gingerbread cookies are offered to guests.

Note: Grand Illuminations are the first, second and third Saturdays of December (7pm fireworks from the Governor’s Palace and Capitol). The Yule Log lightings are the first, second and third Fridays of December. Decorations are judged Monday after the first Grand Illumination and a second time two weeks later.