The 10 Richmond Ghost Tours Worth a Late Night

1.Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32Our pick

Meet at 8 p.m. at 17th Street Market for a one-hour night walk through Richmond’s haunted Shockoe Bottom. Guides such as TJ, Tim, Isabelle, Bryce, and Hampton share documented hauntings tied to the Adam Craig House, Church Hill Tunnel, Jefferson Park, the Poe Museum, Civil War-era prison grounds, and Masons’ Hall. Expect history, ghost lore, and about 1.5 miles of walking.

“The area wasn't the best but there were plenty of ghost stories to be told. There wasn't a big crowd which is fine.”

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2.Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Meet your English-speaking ghost guide outside Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille for a 90-minute walk through Richmond’s Church Hill. Hear spooky stories tied to a former tobacco warehouse, Bellevue Elementary’s site, Patrick Henry’s Pub, and other local landmarks. The tour costs $27 and accepts groups of up to 20.

“Fun evening with mom friends! Interesting without sending us home terrified. As locals it was great to learn more about the area. Eating at Patrick Henry Pub ahead of time was delicious and super convenient. Our waiter even made sure we got our food and checks early so we would make the tour on time.”

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3.Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Start at McCormack’s Irish Pub at 6 p.m. for a two-hour, 21-plus walk through Richmond’s haunted past. Guides such as Mars and Bob lead you to historic pubs, Richbrau Brewing, the Poe Museum area, old churches, and former hospitals. Drinks cost extra, and comfortable shoes matter on Richmond’s steep streets.

“The guides rules included no drinking or smoking. We didn't enter any establishment. The qroup had over 20 people. Complete let down! Need a refund.”

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4.Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Richmond’s Poe Museum for a 90-minute evening walk through Shockoe Bottom. Hear researched ghost stories tied to the Old Stone House, Masons Hall, and a former Civil War hospital, with guides such as Jenny bringing local lore to life. This is an outdoor tour, so dress for the weather.

“Great evening of haunted tales and history! Jenny was an excellent guide. Highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Richmond Ghosts: Sinister Scares of Shockoe Bottom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · from $27

Join US Ghost Adventures for a one-hour, English-language walk through Shockoe Bottom at 8 PM. Your guide, wearing a company shirt and carrying a lantern, leads you past the Poe Museum, Church Hill Tunnel, Mason’s Hall, and other haunted sites. Guides such as Bryce T and Isabella bring the stories to life, though buildings are viewed from outside.

“I thought the tour was excellent. The guide was animated and enthused about doing the tour. It made the experience even better.”

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6.The Haunted History of Richmond tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Walk through Richmond with historian Jeffrey, tracing Edgar Allan Poe, the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground, Lumpkin’s Slave Jail, Church Hill Tunnel, and an old Masonic lodge. This 90-minute English tour blends documented events with ghost and vampire lore. Expect a serious look at slavery and loss, plus carefully grounded supernatural tales.

“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.”

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7.Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom for two hours with an English-speaking guide, stopping at three pubs and haunted sites tied to war, murder, and Edgar Allan Poe. Drinks cost extra. Guides Mars and Tim have led especially well-liked outings, but the bar lineup changes by date. Bring ID and comfortable shoes.

“the guide never showed up to the location and never got to go on the tour”

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8.Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Richmond’s Capitol Hill after dark with a professional guide from Haunts of Richmond. The 90-minute route visits The Berkeley Hotel, the Virginia Capitol, the Executive Mansion, and Monumental Church. Guides such as Chris, Beth, and Olivia are known for mixing local history, humor, and ghost tales, though the route includes a hill and a fair amount of walking.

“Would highly recommend. A fun combination of history and ghost stories. Chris and Beth were incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining”

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9.Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Richmond’s Franklin Street with a guide from Haunts of Richmond, hearing ghost stories tied to the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, the Main Library, and Ellen Glasgow House. Guides such as Leigh, Chris, and Zoe lead the route in English. Expect history, architecture, and a spooky mood, with some walking and outdoor time.

“Z was entertaining but there were too many people on the tour. Please considering splitting up such large groups. Ghost tours are so much better when the group is smaller and the atmosphere is more intimate.”

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10.Creepy Tales on Campus Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Join Haunts of Richmond at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through VCU’s Monroe Park campus. Guide Valerie has led engaging tours covering hospital grounds, old homes, campus legends, and Altria Theater spirits. Expect five stops, English narration, a maximum group of 25, and a return to the starting point.

“I enjoyed hearing all the different stories of the history and the girl did a very good job and keeping everybody interested”

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