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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.

Gardens of Gentility

Discover how gardens functioned as "status symbols" in 18th-century Williamsburg. This escorted walking tour takes you through several private gardens along Palace Green. Exclusively for annual pass holders and hotel guests. Space is limited.

Colonial Williamsburg Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Have you ever wondered what's behind closed doors or below the staircases?  On this special behind-the-scenes two-hour walking tour, you'll learn about the little-known facts and secrets that only a private tour guide can tell you.  You'll get up-close and personal and go where no guest has ventured on their own.  Recommended for guests who are willing to "step" back in time and tread in the actual steps of Washington, Jefferson, and other 18th-century townsfolk.  Come join the merriment and discover the mysteries behind what lurks in the unknown world of Colonial Williamsburg from top to bottom!

Renegade Tours

Do you want to catch the stories that most Colonial Williamsburg interpreters will never tell? Do you want to discover the Bizarre, the Strange, the Wild of the 18th-century past? This fun, fast-paced walking tour explores the Historic Area like you have never seen before. Come join this Active Adventure, and unmask the secrets of this booming town on the verge of Independence! Recommended for adults 18 and older, some content may not be suitable for children.

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.

Bits and Bridles

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.

Admission Ticket Selection

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.