11. Private sailing charter on the York River in Williamsburg
4.9· 118 reviews· 2.5 hoursTwo hours on a private sailboat — guests can take the helm or relax while enjoying nature and picturesque views of the York River.
“I had a wonderful experience. It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy being on the water while also gaining some historical knowledge. Bill is a fantastic and well-informed guide. It was a lot of fun.”— ShandaS2
22. Colonial Williamsburg ghost tour at night
4.7· 368 reviews· 1.5 hoursNinety minutes walking through haunted sites in Colonial Williamsburg, listening to eerie tales of witches and betrayal from an expert guide.
“Vince, our guide, provided an outstanding experience.”— 730laurim
33. Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum 7-day ticket
4.6· 214 reviewsSeven days of unlimited admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, connected by a scenic 23-mile Colonial Parkway.
“This attraction resembles the Museum of the American Revolution and is operated by the same organization. It features a spacious museum with several films, taking about 2 to 2.5 hours to explore, followed by an outdoor reconstruction of the Jamestown fort, a Native American village, and three ships, which takes around an hour. Our family found this museum more enjoyable than the American Revolution museum, as it focuses on Jamestown from its founding in 1607 through 1690, making it less broad in scope. The 25-minute film in the main theater effectively educates visitors about the settlement of Jamestown, while a well-done 15-minute film on Bacon’s Rebellion is also featured. Overall, we felt this museum presented and explained Jamestown in a much clearer manner than the National Historic site, and we highly recommend visiting here before the National Historic Jamestown Settlement Park. For those interested in visiting both parks in Jamestown and the two in Yorktown, a combo ticket offers great value (check the website for more details). Otherwise, admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children. Additionally, food choices are significantly better here compared to the Museum of the American Revolution, with a cafeteria available rather than just a small café.”— M3349ZSjasonp
44. Haunted pub crawl in Williamsburg
4.6· 157 reviews· 2 hoursTwo-hour tour visiting 3-4 local pubs — enjoy drinks while hearing ghost stories of historic sites like Bruton Parish Church and George Wythe House.
“Steve was excellent. He was friendly and had a wealth of knowledge.”— Mike R
55. Williamsburg haunted ghost tour
4.6· 749 reviewsA one-mile evening tour through Williamsburg's haunted sites, featuring stories of ghostly encounters and local history, led by an experienced guide.
“Patrick was an excellent tour guide. We truly had a wonderful time on our tour.”— adamsM6021SM
66. Busch Gardens Williamsburg admission ticket
2.8· 609 reviews· Full dayOne-day admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, featuring rides, shows, and scenic gondola views, with upgrade options for Water Country USA access.
“I visited on Christmas Day from 3:00 to around 8:00. The festive atmosphere was lovely with decorations everywhere, and the peanut butter hot chocolate in England was outstanding. However, I didn't have much time to explore since there was quite a bit of waiting, even though the park was less crowded than I anticipated. I enjoyed the performance of Gloria, which depicted the birth of Christ through Christmas carols, and it featured great actors, singers, staging, and effects. I also caught Scrooge No More, a short musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which was similarly well-executed. Both shows lasted about 25 minutes. A frustrating aspect was that Scrooge was always scheduled to start just five minutes after Gloria, making it impossible to see back-to-back. I ended up missing it, leaving me with idle time until the next showing. One staff member was not helpful when I inquired about missing a show; her curt responses added to my disappointment. I enjoyed a train ride around the park to see the lights, but it came with a 45-minute wait. Dining at Squire's also took 45 minutes, largely because only one of the four registers was open, although my food was ready in five minutes. Unfortunately, after dinner and the train ride, it was past 8:00, leaving me no time for rides, which was disappointing. The park became very dark as the sun set, making it difficult to navigate, and I felt slightly uneasy despite the crowds. Overall, my visit was decent; there were some highlights and some low points, but I’d recommend going at Christmas if you keep expectations moderate.”— emilyrB4397PB
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