Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted History

Explore Colonial Williamsburg’s haunted past with the Gallows Path Ghost Tour. Discover chilling tales of crime, punishment, and restless spirits.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Governor’s Palace - Discover the rich history of the Governor’s Palace and the stories of those interred in its gardens.
  • Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - Delve into the site and uncover a captivating tale of love gone awry that will linger in your thoughts long after your visit.
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide with expertise in haunted history
Additional Information

Join the Executioner of Colonial Williamsburg on an adults-only ghost tour, retracing the last steps of the condemned. This spine-tingling journey delves into the eerie history of crime, punishment, and lingering spirits, offering an immersive look at the haunted past of justice in the colonial capital. From gallows to graveyards, discover the sinister…

Location
Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse
West Duke of Gloucester Street
Your tour guide will be waiting for you on the sidewalk adjacent to the Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
1.0
(1 Rating)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Jon_n
Apr 13, 2026
Do a true CW Ghost Tour instead! - We are dedicated Viator tour users. Always a quality and memorable experience using Viator. This one was very disappointing. The operator was a sweet well trained woman, dressed in period clothing. But the substance and format of just walking around Colonial Williamsburg (CW) in the dark, standing in front of buildings & houses, listening to her telling 2-3 unsubstantiated stories, made-up tales & rumors from security guards and moving to the next, just didn’t hit the Viator standard. In fact, 2 years ago we did an official CW night ghost tour where we entered the buildings, the CW tour employee read us history, direct quotes and witnesses’ rich tales with some much density that the hair on our backs stood straight up! Real candles vs. LED. Spooky. Our imaginations took us to the moments. A night to remember bringing out true CW history, oddities, culture and colonial lifestyles, etc. Do that tour instead, for less money per person, while supporting CW and this magnificent historical gem of a town/park.
Review provided by Viator
From $35
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).