AFTER DARK · RICHMOND GHOST TOURS
Good richmond ghost tours run small groups and fill up around Halloween. Below: the 8 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.”
Walk through Richmond with a trained historian, visiting the Poe Museum area, Shockoe Bottom’s African Burial Ground, Lumpkin’s Slave Jail, Church Hill, and a historic Masonic lodge. Expect serious history, supernatural tales, and a steady pace, with guides such as Jeffrey adding thoughtful context.
“I absolutely adore learning the history of a city both good and not so good occurrence which helped to shape its modern day society. While visiting Richmond near Halloween, of course it was only fit to learn about the cities chilling stories from the past filled with murder, mystery, and mayhem. Our tour did not disappoint! Our tour guide Jeffery is quite a history buff and is well prepared to share all the stories about Richmonds past including Settler disasters, Slave trade, Greedy Merchants, Sadistic psychopaths, Ghosts, Vampires and more.”
You’ll walk from The Berkeley Hotel up Capitol Hill with a professional guide, hearing ghost stories tied to the Virginia Capitol, Executive Mansion, and Monumental Church. Guides including Chris, Beth, and Olivia bring history and humor, but expect a real uphill walk, not a haunted house.
“This is not a haunted tour..its a tour where they tell ghost stories. If you want to powerwalk through Richmond at night and have someone tell you ghost stories...this is the tour for you.”
Walk Richmond’s Franklin Street with a professional English-speaking guide and hear ghost stories tied to the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, the old public library, and Ellen Glasgow House. Guides named Leigh, Chris, and Zoe have led this tour, which suits visitors who enjoy local history with a spooky edge.
“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.”
Walk Richmond’s VCU campus after dark with a professional guide, often Valerie, for 90 minutes of stories about Monroe Park, former homes, campus buildings, and Altria Theater. Expect a small group of up to 25, English narration, and a moderate-paced outdoor walk.
“My family just went on the VCU tour with Valerie and had a great time! Valerie is an excellent storyteller and was enthusiastic about her subject. I'll never see the campus in the same way again!”
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