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Tours

Engage with Your Surroundings

Your visit to the Historic Area isn’t complete without the freedom to explore. We invite you to join us on one of more than 20 guided and self-guided tours—included in your admission ticket—offered daily. Enter into the homes and gardens of Williamsburg’s 18th-century residents, get a firsthand perspective from a curator, or see the city by foot on a walking tour.

Bassett Hall Garden Walk

Come stroll through the Rockefellers' garden at Bassett Hall! An interpreter shares stories about the family's visits in the 1930s and '40s, the flora and fauna they loved, the landscape architect who designed the gardens, and the events that unfolded under the Great Oak.

Meet the Gardener

If you've ever wondered about 18th-century gardening techniques, this program is for you. Join one of our garden volunteers and get the answers to your questions.

Through the Garden Gate

Venture through private garden gates to explore restored 18th-century gardens. Learn the archaeological and historical evidence used to re-create these lush retreats. Exclusively for annual pass holders and hotel guests. Limited space available.

Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Walk

Wander the streets and gardens of Colonial Williamsburg's historic area while our guide conjures stories of spirits who still call Williamsburg home. For an engaging hour, listen to true tales of unnerving experiences shared by employees, residents, and guests: modern ghost stories featuring lost love, murder, betrayal, and things that go bump in the night!

Ghosts Amongst Us

After sundown, Williamsburg's haunted history comes out! During this one-hour walking tour, enter haunted properties and meet people who lived to tell of their experiences with the supernatural.... You may even meet ghostly inhabitants themselves! Each tour involves a different cast of characters. This program is not appropriate for young children. 

Take a Spin

Enjoy a leisurely ride through the Revolutionary City by horse-drawn carriage and surround yourself with the sights and sounds of our unique city.

The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

The distinctive collections of the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum are located under one roof.

Behind the Scenes Stable Tour

Treat the animal lover in your life to this one-hour walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds Program. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our facilities, learn more about our carriages, and get up close and personal with some of our animals.

Special conditions

Annual, Good Neighbor, and Collegiate pass holders must purchase tickets by calling

(888) 965-7254

or in person at a ticketing location to receive their discount.