Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
As an historic city, Richmond has plenty of haunts. Explore Richmond’s oldest and most-ghosted neighborhood on this tour of Shockoe Bottom, where more than 400 years of history were made. While you walk to neighborhood sights like the Old Stone House and the Masons’ Hall, your guide shares stories of purported paranormal activity and the real stories behind each.
Overview
As an historic city, Richmond has plenty of haunts. Explore Richmond’s oldest and most-ghosted neighborhood on this tour of Shockoe Bottom, where more than 400 years of history were made. While you walk to neighborhood sights like the Old Stone House and the Masons’ Hall, your guide shares stories of purported paranormal activity and the real stories behind each.
Itinerary
Meet your Ghost Guide at the corner of 20th & East Main Streets, outside The Poe Museum, to depart on your tour of Historic Shockoe Bottom. The tour will include tales at a number of local landmarks, including the following:
• The Old Stone House which now serves as the cornerstone of The Poe Museum.
• An old tobacco warehouse that is now an art gallery and church, but once served as a Florida hospital during the Civil War.
• Masons Hall which has loomed over Shockoe Bottom since the 1780s. It's more than just the Masons that inhabit this historic and mysterious building.
• And more sites of historic hauntings...
2 hoursAdmission Included
Location
Address
5 S 20th St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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