Explore women’s roles in Colonial Williamsburg commerce and daily life
Guided tour, Local history
Walk through Colonial Williamsburg and learn how ordinary women shaped business, commerce, and daily life. Explore how Williamsburg’s buildings changed over more than 325 years as social and political history unfolded.
24 hour notice for refunds or exchanges.
Product ID: DYF5ZU
Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.
Your tour guide will be on a scooter.
Children 6 and under are free.
Colonial Williamsburg │ Starts and ends at the Capitol Building │ Parking 460 East Francis St. │ Mondays @ 2PM
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.
Just did the ghost hunt tour last night...first it was raining and our guide, popeye, was there waiting for us and he usually has large groups but it was only my family of 4 and he was great..answered all our questions, never rushed us actually stayed later with us...would recommend this tour to anyone
Michael Inchausti
September 1, 2026
Just did the ghost hunt tour last night...first it was raining and our guide, popeye, was there waiting for us and he usually has large groups but it was only my family of 4 and he was great..answered all our questions, never rushed us actually stayed later with us...would recommend this tour to anyone
Michael Inchausti
September 1, 2026
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