AFTER DARK · RICHMOND GHOST TOURS
Good richmond ghost tours run small groups and fill up around Halloween. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet at 8 p.m. at 17th Street Market for a one-hour Richmond ghost walk through Shockoe Bottom. Guides such as TJ, Tim, Isabelle, and Bryce T tell stories tied to the Adam Craig House, Church Hill Tunnel, Jefferson Park, Poe Museum, Belle Isle, and Masons’ Hall.
“Fun and historical plus spooky! If you’re into spooky stories and possible ghost sightings, do this easy walking tour.”
Meet your English-speaking ghost guide outside Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille for a 90-minute walk through Church Hill. Hear stories tied to a former Civil War hospital, a spy’s mansion site, and other haunted landmarks. The group is limited to 20 people.
“Our guide was a history buff so along with hearing the ghost stories, we learned some really cool things about Richmond historically. Also, having the starting point be a restaurant was a great idea!”
Explore Richmond’s haunted core on a two-hour, 21-plus pub crawl with guides such as Mars and Bob. Hear stories tied to Poe, old hospitals, a former red-light district, and a cursed commercial building, with planned pub and brewery stops. Drinks cost extra, and the route can vary.
“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…”
Meet your guide near The Poe Museum for a 90-minute walk through Shockoe Bottom, Richmond’s oldest neighborhood. Hear researched ghost stories tied to the Old Stone House, Masons Hall, and a former Civil War hospital, with guides such as Jenny bringing the local tales to life.
“Great evening of haunted tales and history! Jenny was an excellent guide. Highly recommend this tour.”
A walk, a graveyard, a crawl or a full investigation.
