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Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

4.3
(18 reviews)
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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 hours
    Admission Included

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

5 S 20th St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Richmond ghost tour in Shockoe Bottom
  • Hear ghost stories and the real history behind them
  • Learn about Richmond’s oldest and most-haunted neighborhood
  • Spooky alternative to a typical history walking tour
  • 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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    4.3 / 5

    4.28 out of 5 stars

    Based on 18 reviews

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    Traveler Reviews

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    NatNytLLC
    Wow, that tunnel was enough to convince me! This was a great experience, and mine being a bit more exclusive than most, I had both Chris and Beth to guide our merry band of miscreants about the Shock...
    christinaaD7718MT
    We had a great time on our tour of Shockoe Bottom. Our guide, Zoe, was fantastic. She truly loved the stories she shared and drew you into the lore and history. Would highly recommend to locals and...

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