Explore secret societies and hidden stories of Colonial Williamsburg with a costumed guide
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1 hour
Costumed guide, Walking tour
Explore the darker side of Colonial Williamsburg with a costumed guide. Hear secret-society rites and hidden stories of influential figures.
This is an outdoor walking tour; dress for the weather. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.
24 hour notice for refunds or exchanges.
Colonial Williamsburg │ Starts and ends at the Capitol Building │ Parking 460 East Francis St.
The guides here absolutely make the experience, and reviewers can't say enough about them. Grace (or Gracie) gets mentioned repeatedly for her infectious energy and storytelling abilities, while Elizabeth, Lexi, Tom, Michael, and Denny all earn glowing praise for bringing Colonial Williamsburg's spooky history to life. What stands out is how knowledgeable and passionate these guides are, transforming what could be dry historical facts into engaging, interactive adventures that keep everyone entertained. Families especially appreciate how well the tours work across age groups. Kids as young as 10-12 stay captivated by the ghost stories and pirate legends, while adults genuinely enjoy the historical insights woven throughout. The guides show real dedication to their craft (one even powered through an injury without missing a beat) and create an inclusive atmosphere where special needs guests and even well-behaved dogs feel welcome. The balance between genuinely spooky tales and authentic history keeps things fun without being overly cheesy, and the professionalism extends from the initial booking confirmation straight through to the end of the tour.
My husband and I very much enjoyed taking the ghosts, witches and pirates tour tonight!! Our tour guides Gracie and Mr. pirate were just wonderful!! Gracie impressed us with her wealth of knowledge on the area and amazing story telling abilities. She was captivating! Mr. Pirate was hilarious, disappearing and reappearing to chime in with his pirate jokes and stories. We highly recommend taking this tour if you are in the Williamsburg area!!!
Kris Judd
March 23, 2026
My husband and I very much enjoyed taking the ghosts, witches and pirates tour tonight!! Our tour guides Gracie and Mr. pirate were just wonderful!! Gracie impressed us with her wealth of knowledge on the area and amazing story telling abilities. She was captivating! Mr. Pirate was hilarious, disappearing and reappearing to chime in with his pirate jokes and stories. We highly recommend taking this tour if you are in the Williamsburg area!!!
Kris Judd
March 23, 2026