Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
by Spooks and Legends Haunted Ghost Tours, LLC
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This walking tour in Williamsburg lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and focuses on the city’s haunted locations, witch trials, and pirate stories. The guide shares researched ghost stories with no fictional elements, covering sites such as the Peyton Randolph House, known as one of the most haunted places in America. Guests hear about Blackbeard and his crew, including details about the fate of Blackbeard’s skull and tales of other pirates like Anne Bonny and Mary Reed. The tour includes visits to the Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building, where you learn about Grace Sherwood’s witch trials and her eventual pardon. The route ends at the Jones Graveyard, where the ghost of Ida Jones is said to appear in the late-night hours. Along the way, participants may meet local characters representing Grace Sherwood, a pirate, and occasionally Blackbeard himself. At the end, children can receive small treasures from a pirate’s chest. No admission ticket to the historic area is needed to join this tour. Optional items such as ghost detectors, light-up necklaces, pirate hats, and candles can be rented or purchased during the tour. Guests are advised to stay aware of their surroundings for safety, as the operator is not liable for injuries or accidents.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
This stop covers many of Williamsburg’s ghost stories and pirate legends. The guide explains the hangings of Blackbeard’s crew and the history of Blackbeard’s skull, including stories that early Americans drank from it. The route includes the location where Grace Sherwood, a woman tried as a witch, was seen during her trials. The guide recounts her story, including her pardon by Governor Tim Kean after centuries of being labeled a witch. The tour also covers pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Reed, who disguised herself as a man aboard Calico Jack’s ship. The final part of this stop is a visit to the Jones Graveyard, where the ghost of Ida Jones is said to appear late at night.
Meeting point
Parking is at 460 East Francis Street ( Kings Arms Tavern Parking Lot) Walk out the exit across Blair Street and you will see your guide up ahead in the circle in front of the Capitol Building,.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
by Spooks and Legends Haunted Ghost Tours, LLC
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$50Overview
This walking tour in Williamsburg lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and focuses on the city’s haunted locations, witch trials, and pirate stories. The guide shares researched ghost stories with no fictional elements, covering sites such as the Peyton Randolph House, known as one of the most haunted places in America. Guests hear about Blackbeard and his crew, including details about the fate of Blackbeard’s skull and tales of other pirates like Anne Bonny and Mary Reed. The tour includes visits to the Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building, where you learn about Grace Sherwood’s witch trials and her eventual pardon. The route ends at the Jones Graveyard, where the ghost of Ida Jones is said to appear in the late-night hours. Along the way, participants may meet local characters representing Grace Sherwood, a pirate, and occasionally Blackbeard himself. At the end, children can receive small treasures from a pirate’s chest. No admission ticket to the historic area is needed to join this tour. Optional items such as ghost detectors, light-up necklaces, pirate hats, and candles can be rented or purchased during the tour. Guests are advised to stay aware of their surroundings for safety, as the operator is not liable for injuries or accidents.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
This stop covers many of Williamsburg’s ghost stories and pirate legends. The guide explains the hangings of Blackbeard’s crew and the history of Blackbeard’s skull, including stories that early Americans drank from it. The route includes the location where Grace Sherwood, a woman tried as a witch, was seen during her trials. The guide recounts her story, including her pardon by Governor Tim Kean after centuries of being labeled a witch. The tour also covers pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Reed, who disguised herself as a man aboard Calico Jack’s ship. The final part of this stop is a visit to the Jones Graveyard, where the ghost of Ida Jones is said to appear late at night.
Meeting point
Parking is at 460 East Francis Street ( Kings Arms Tavern Parking Lot) Walk out the exit across Blair Street and you will see your guide up ahead in the circle in front of the Capitol Building,.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.