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Immerse yourself in the atmospheric setting of Colonial Williamsburg after dark—and learn all about the real-life murders, executions, and other sordid events that happened here—on this nighttime ghost tour. No separate ticket to Williamsburg is needed: meet your costumed guide at the Capitol Building and set off. Visit supposedly haunted landmarks like the Peyton Randolph House, and hear stories about pirates, witch trials, and more as you go.

Uncover Old Town Alexandria’s haunted history on a small-group walking tour and pub crawl. Stroll past the city’s 18th-century townhouses and secret alleyways while listening to ghostly tales from your costumed guide. Stop at historic pubs along the way to fill up on liquid courage before continuing on to other eerie locations.

Spend the evening exploring the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg on a candlelit guided ghost tour. The ghost tour reveals a lesser-known side of the historic streets and takes you to parts of the town most tourists wouldn’t be comfortable visiting on their own. Along the way, a guide entertains the group with family-friendly stories and local legends.

Have you ever wondered where phrases that we use daily originated? Learn about early Virginia patriots, who were key to lighting the fires for freedom, that time has somehow forgotten. You will come to realize the chances that were taken by our forefathers as they signed a document declaring our independence. Yes, join us and awaken a renewed patriotic spirit within you.

Face the ghosts of Williamsburg’s past on an evening haunted history tour in one of America’s oldest cities. After nightfall, visit centuries-old sites in Colonial Williamsburg and on the College of William and Mary campus while a guide shares reports of ghostly activity, from the days of early settlers through the Civil War. Beyond just chilling anecdotes, all sightings are based on paranormal research and thoroughly documented for a spine-tingling evening experience.

Watch the sun set over Chesapeake Bay on a 2-hour, small-group dolphin tour by kayak from Virginia Beach. Paddle along the coast as you spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and see the Cape Henry Lighthouses and Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel from the water.

Cover more Richmond sights in less time with a Richmond Segway tour. This tour lets you glide around Virginia’s capital city with ease, taking you to top sights like the Canal Walk, Old City Hall, and St. Paul’s Church, all while filling you in facts and stories from Richmond history. Choose from multiple tour durations and departure times to find a tour that fits your schedule.

Paddle alongside the wild dolphins of Virginia Beach on a small-group kayak tour from North End Beach. Watch for sea birds and other wildlife as you steer an easy to use, sit-on-top kayak along the coast to the Cape Henry Lighthouses. Learn about the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that swim past the Virginia coast each summer, and explore the shore with an experienced guide.

See Washington DC’s key attractions, all in one day—and leave the navigation to your guide—on this full-day tour from Williamsburg. Set off early in the morning via air-conditioned bus, and stop by Arlington National Cemetery en route to the nation’s capital. Then, discover highlights like the Lincoln Memorial, see the White House and US Capitol, enjoy free time for lunch (own expense) and a stroll, and more.

Meet your ghost guide to start your tour of Richmond’s Historic Church Hill, where you will visit several landmarks on your search for ghosts. This is a small group tour (max 15), and will run for about an hour and a half. You’ll stop at Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille, an old tobacco warehouse, the Bellevue Elementary school, and more, learning about all the spooky haunts along the way.

Stroll Norfolk’s modern pedestrian ways visiting the history that pollinated the city of today. This refined route takes us to structures, artifacts, and people that have defined Norfolk, Va. This walk and its points of interest have evolved over seven years of giving tours along Norfolk’s Riverfront. Segments of our route may be improvised according to our guest's personal interests.

Experience the best of Norfolk with this Passport to Fun. Enjoy admission to Norfolk’s top attractions, like Nauticus, a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront, the USS Wisconsin (BB-64), the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the US state of Wisconsin, and the Virginia Zoo. Enjoy great discounts at the Norfolk Premium Outlets, and with outdoor adventure at the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

This is The Historic Triangle Tour. Travel with a local back in time and also in chronological order. We will spend the first part of our day in the 1600's and the second half in the 1700's. This is where the country began, you will see and learn history from a local. We start our day at Jamestown, the beginning 1607 with a guided tour. Our lunch stop will be next at a local restaurant where we will have an included colonial style meal. After lunch we travel into the 1700's with a battlefield tour and finishing up at the Revolutionary War Museum.

Don’t just learn about American history… live it! At Colonial Williamsburg, America’s Colonial past comes to life through beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactors. Stroll down these historic streets while this tour tells you everything you need to know about Williamsburg, early America, colonial life, and more. Williamsburg has a long and complex history that predates the creation of the United States by almost 150 years! Dig into the town’s origins, the dramatic struggles which unfolded here during the revolution, and the people who put Williamsburg on the map. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a password and an app. Download the app, enter the password & download the tour. When you arrive, go to the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This isn't an entrance ticket.

This self-guided tour is a perfect alternative to full-day group tours for independent travelers. Benefit from the freedom of being able to set your own pace, decide the start time, and ride around the highlights of Shenandoah National Park in your own car. After downloading an app, listen to audio as you drive and learn secrets about Shenandoah’s history and its most impressive landmarks.

Experience Williamsburg's only audio-enhanced haunted ghost tour w/ free earbuds. Plus, our touring groups are capped at 20 guests, while other companies allow 50 plus people in a group. Featured in "Garden & Gun", "Goop", "Coastal Living, and "Samantha Brown's Places To Love". Unlike the silence between locations with other companies, our live mic'd hosts & sleek listening devices allow for a continuous & immersive storytelling experience, giving you the absolute most value for your money. Genteel & Bard's Williamsburg Dark History and Ghost Walking Tour is storytelling too dark for daylight. You’ll experience our highly-curated storytelling performance while hearing tales of Williamsburg's dark history, ghost lore, & paranormal encounters with a talented, passionate, & knowledgeable public historian & storytelling professional. Please note: we can’t guarantee you’ll see a ghost on our tour - they’re notoriously shy.

Enjoy a day of family fun at the Virginia Living Museum during your visit to Williamsburg. Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits and see more than 250 species of wildlife native to Virginia, including bald eagles and endangered red wolves. Kid-friendly highlights include discovery centers, interactive hands-on exhibits, and an outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail with life-like dinosaurs, dig pits, and fossils.

Touring the historic Hollywood Cemetery in an electric Gem Car lets you see more sights in less time than a walking tour without compromising visibility. Cruise through the cemetery at a low speed en route to the final resting places of U.S. Presidents and other monuments, all while your guide shares stories about the lives of those who are buried here.

Join a costumed Spooks and Legends guide on a tour of historic Colonial Williamsburg, Learn the dark history of Williamsburg and the nation’s most influential people from colonial America all the way up to “Rockefeller’s Williamsburg”.

Meet the ghosts who occupy one of the oldest cities in the United States on this after-dark ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Hear tales of the city's haunted history as you walk past Williamsburg's spookiest sites, all of which have been researched by professional historians and vetted by renowned psychics and investigators.

Be amazed, entertained, and scared (in a good way) on this ghost tour of Williamsburg. The tour is based around a photo study of ghosts and paranormal activity, 'Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg'. You'll be shown the amazing photos while visiting the places they were taken. Each tour is slightly different and you'll visit various locations, including what is considered to be Williamsburg's most haunted house, Peyton Randolph House.

You will receive a compelling story of the origins of Richmond from small tobacco town to Capitol of the Commonwealth on a leisurely 2 hour stroll. Learn about Richmond's role in the Revolution and Civil War, as well as its major prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Each guest will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city and what to see and do next in RVA.

Explore the artistic highlights of Virginia Beach’s ViBe Creative District—and upgrade to add a local craft beer tasting to your itinerary—on this immersive walking tour. Meet your guide in the heart of the district, and set off on foot: you’ll discover vibrant murals and street art, and will learn all about the artists. Then, finish at a craft brewery to hear about the brewing process and taste four different beers.

Yorktown Hallowed Ground Ghost Tour is the #1 ghost tour in Yorktown Virginia! The Original Ghost Tour is the 2nd Oldest Ghost Tour in the US!