The 7 Asheville Ghost Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,053 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Walk downtown Asheville at 8 p.m. with a local guide such as Christian, Brian, or Tad. Hear stories tied to Pack Square, Grove Arcade, the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, and Pritchard Park. Expect hills, fast walking, and folklore rooted in Asheville’s past.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable, engaging with some great humor sprinkled in. Learned a lot while enjoying the historical stories. Had a great time.”

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2.The Asheville Abyss Ghost Tour: Ashes to Apparitions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 2 days 12 hours (approx.) · from $32

Walk Asheville after dark with guides such as John, Brandi, Kai, Keegan, and Holly. Hear ghost tales tied to the Basilica, Battery Park Hotel, Grove Arcade, Flatiron Building, and Great Depression history. Choose from two tour lengths, with a maximum group size of 35.

“Holley was great and knew so much about the city. We really enjoyed the evening and the stories. Nice city.”

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3.Asheville Terrors Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join guides such as Holly, Holley, Kiara, Kai, or John for a two-hour Asheville pub crawl through allegedly haunted bars and historic spots. You’ll walk from Wedge Brewery to downtown stops including Storm Rhum Bar, S&W Market, and Pack’s Tavern, buying your own drinks as stories unfold.

“Holly was wonderful!!!! She kept our attention and made the experience very fun!! The pubs and cafeteria we went to were great as well.”

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4.Asheville: Terrors, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk Asheville after dark with an English-speaking guide in a black US Ghost Adventures shirt carrying a lantern. Visit haunted pubs and historic sites, hear stories of Zelda Fitzgerald, bootleggers, and ghostly couples, and stop for drinks at your own cost.

“Kiara was amazing and really fun. Took us to different pubs and explained the stories with great enthusiasm! Would recommend the 6 o clock tour We also went to the tavern to have dinner at the end (our last stop) and got an additional tour when we requested the manager. Lovely tour!”

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5.Asheville Terrors: Blue Ridge Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $27

Meet your lantern-carrying guide at the Jackson Building for a one-mile evening walk through Asheville’s historic district. Hear stories of tuberculosis, murder, war, bootlegging, Zelda Fitzgerald, and haunted landmarks including Pritchard Park, the Vance Monument, and Battery Park Hotel.

“Our tour guide did a fantastic job and we enjoyed the experience.”

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6.Asheville Ghost Tour: A Walk Through Riverside Cemetery & Montford Neighborhood

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Walk Asheville after dark with a local guide through Riverside Cemetery, Montford, and downtown. Hear stories of Zelda Fitzgerald, the Pink Lady, Will Harris, and spirits linked to German POWs. The two-hour tour costs $25, meets at 53 Birch St, and returns there.

“Interesting to learn a bit of local history mixed with some suspected mischief. Our guide provided nonstop engaging entertainment. Very happy to take the stroll rather than be cooped up in a vehicle.”

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7.Asheville’s Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 55 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use a GPS walking app, not the Viator app, to follow a 55-minute to 1-hour-5-minute self-guided route through downtown Asheville. Hear stories tied to the Hugh Eugene Gentry Memorial, Chicken Alley, Barley’s Taproom, Eagle Street, churches, and Church Street. You walk at your own pace in English.

“Enjoyed the walkabout. Lots of interesting tidbits. Installing both apps took about 15 minutes. A good exposure to downtown Asheville.”

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