After dark · RICHMOND GHOST TOURS
Good richmond ghost tours sell out weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Richmond’s haunted Shockoe Bottom by night, with historic sites, documented ghost tales, a small group, and a one-hour walk.
“Tim was a great tour guide. The story telling was fantastic and the humor wasn’t bad either. All in all a great experience that my daughter and I won’t forget. We are going to tour the Edgar Allan Poe Museum too.”
Explore Richmond’s haunted Church Hill on a lively 90-minute walking tour with Civil War tales, historic landmarks, and local ghost stories.
“Learning about the history of the area. The guide was very knowledgeable and he made the tour so much fun”
Review of Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze, a two-hour haunted pub crawl with local legends, historic sites, drinks, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I booked this Ghost Boos n Booze Pub crawl the morning of the event to spend an evening with my husband in Richmond. Mars was our tour guide and she was excellent-Very animated and personable! Meeting spot was easy to find. She did a fantastic job - took us to 2 pubs and 1 brewery. Along the way we made stops outside different areas where she gave us the spooky history of that location (to include the Poe Museum) and the ghostly history of each pub. Be aware that Richmond does have some steep roads so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk a good amount. Overall we had…”
Explore Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom on a 90-minute ghost walk with Poe, Civil War, and Masons Hall stories, plus practical tips on value and logistics.
“The FreeMason building was amazing to see. I absolutely loved learning about Edgar Allen Poe. The beautiful house the corporate man owns was nice.”
Explore Richmond’s darkest stories, from Poe and slave jails to ghosts and vampires, on this thoughtful 90-minute history tour.
“Jeffrie, our guide, was so knowledgeable! We could tell that he absolutely LOVED his career. My husband and I were so fortunate to have gone with him. We would recommend this experience for Everyone who would be interested in Strange happenings throughout Richmond's rich history!!!”
Explore Richmond’s haunted Capitol Hill by night, with ghost stories, historic landmarks, a professional guide, and practical tips before booking.
“Would highly recommend. A fun combination of history and ghost stories. Chris and Beth were incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining”
Review of Richmond’s Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour, with stops at historic landmarks, guide tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“Enjoyed the walking tour & the history lessons. Leigh & Chris were very personable. Would like to have a little more spook factor! We talked about the John Marshall Hotel but didn't walk down to the hotel.”
Explore VCU’s haunted past on a 90-minute Richmond ghost walk with campus legends, historic homes, Altria Theater tales, and guide Valerie.
“I had so much fun on the campus ghost tour. It was interesting to hear stories about the spirits of people who once lived in the area before VCU bought up the properties. Valerie, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the stories. Plus, she has charisma and a sense of humor that kept me engaged. I recommend booking a tour in October, but I think you'll have fun anytime of the year.”
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