Discover haunted Richmond—murder, tragedy, and ghosts from the shadows of River City’s past.
Richmond Ghosts offers a remorseless look at River City’s tumultuous history. Our collection of captivating and unnerving historical stories reveals what makes this city one of the most compelling haunted locations in Virginia.
Uncover stories of murder, mayhem, and tragedy from Richmond’s storied past that have led to unexplained hauntings experienced today. This ghost tour of Richmond will take you to some of Richmond’s most haunted locations.
About Richmond Ghosts
Richmond Ghosts offers a remorseless look at River City’s tumultuous history. Our collection of captivating and unnerving historical stories reveals what makes this city one of the most compelling haunted locations in Virginia.
Uncover stories of murder, mayhem, and tragedy from Richmond’s storied past that have led to unexplained hauntings experienced today. This ghost tour of Richmond will take you to some of Richmond’s most haunted locations.
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ashleigh gerber
Bryce T was very knowledgeable and nice! We really enjoyed our tour and recommend this as a cool way to experience a little peice of history! We will ...
05.03.25
Kristin Hipp
Bryce T gave us a delightful tour this evening. We had a lot of fun and laughs while he showed us the haunted sites around Richmond. Bryce was quick w...
04.25.25
Renee Lalime
Bryce T was amazing. He is so animated and great story teller!
Bryce T was very knowledgeable and nice! We really enjoyed our tour and recommend this as a cool way to experience a little peice of history! We will ...
ashleigh gerber
05.03.25
Bryce T gave us a delightful tour this evening. We had a lot of fun and laughs while he showed us the haunted sites around Richmond. Bryce was quick w...
Kristin Hipp
04.25.25
Bryce T was amazing. He is so animated and great story teller!
Richmond Ghosts: Sinister Scares of Shockoe Bottom Tour
Are you ready to explore the dark underbelly of Virginia’s capital and meet the ghosts of Richmond? Hear authentic, bone-chilling stories in one of Virginia’s most haunted cities.
17th Street Farmers market, between Franklin and Main Streets at 17th
Tour Meeting Location: 17th Street Farmers market, between Franklin and Main Streets at 17th
Richmond Ghosts: Sinister Scares of Shockoe Bottom Tour
Are you ready to explore the dark underbelly of Virginia’s capital and meet the ghosts of Richmond? Hear authentic, bone-chilling stories in one of Virginia’s most haunted cities.
Tour Meeting Location: 17th Street Farmers market, between Franklin and Main Streets at 17th
Hollywood Cemetery Tour: Richmond Lore and Civil War
Join our professional guides on a journey into the stories of some of the notable occupants of Hollywood Cemetery, and experience the history and hauntings that have made this resting place one of the most famous cemeteries in the country
412 S Cherry Street, Richmond VA
Tour Meeting Location: 412 S Cherry Street, Richmond VA
Hollywood Cemetery Tour: Richmond Lore and Civil War
Join our professional guides on a journey into the stories of some of the notable occupants of Hollywood Cemetery, and experience the history and hauntings that have made this resting place one of the most famous cemeteries in the country
Tour Meeting Location: 412 S Cherry Street, Richmond VA
Our Craft Brewery Pub Crawl is proud to bring you the best of Richmond's breweries, meaderies, and more, where you can taste your way through one of the city's hippest neighborhoods.
2910 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230
Tour Meeting Location: 2910 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230
Our Craft Brewery Pub Crawl is proud to bring you the best of Richmond's breweries, meaderies, and more, where you can taste your way through one of the city's hippest neighborhoods.
Tour Meeting Location: 2910 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230
The capital of Virginia has always been a popular destination for eating, and in recent years, the city's dining culture has exploded onto the national stage. Richmond has developed into a destination for outstanding cuisine.
101 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219
Tour Meeting Location: 101 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219
The capital of Virginia has always been a popular destination for eating, and in recent years, the city's dining culture has exploded onto the national stage. Richmond has developed into a destination for outstanding cuisine.
Tour Meeting Location: 101 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219
Richmond is a great place to visit during the day. The Poe Museum, the Craig House, and St. John’s Episcopal Church are all fine destinations. Richmond Ghosts will give you a glimpse behind the curtain of everyday life. After you hear these stories, you will marvel at the bloodcurdling tales hidden in plain sight.
Our tours are a welcome change of pace from the perfectly acceptable, more conventional attractions of Richmond. You’ll leave your tour with a host of truly memorable and scary stories to thrill your friends back home. We’ll also sneak in a better understanding of Richmond’s most prominent buildings and figures and how they impacted American history.
C&O Church Hill Tunnel North
Beneath Richmond’s Church Hill district sits an abandoned tunnel built in 1873. Before construction was complete, ten men died in cave-ins. So, it is no surprise that on October 2nd, 1925, the entire tunnel collapsed on a work train. Several workers died, and rescuers only ever recovered one body. The city has since sealed the tunnel to prevent anyone from going in – or coming out.
Richmon was Edgar Allan Poe’s adopted city. This museum honors the mastermind of horror and houses many pieces of furniture belonging to Poe. Some say he still reclines on his favorite sofa after visitors head home. Perhaps he is there to admire the collection of his earthly belongings. Since 1922, this museum has been a Mecca for enthusiasts of horror, mystery, and fear.
Centuries of suffering, torment, and despair have built up extraordinary amounts of spiritual suffering at Lumpkin’s Slave Jail. Over 350,000 people were bought and sold as slaves at this historic Richmond landmark. With a history this bloody and wretched, there is no doubt that this area is haunted by numerous souls searching for peace in the afterlife.
Richmond is also the home of villains, murderers, and rogues. Of the ghosts and spirits that wander its streets, some are welcoming, others diabolic, but they all have good stories to share. Richmond Ghosts will take you through Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area – home to some of America’s oldest and most haunted buildings, tunnels, and grounds. These tales are based on historical events, local folklore, and eyewitness accounts. They will delight and scare you with a plethora of otherworldly activity.
Walk with us through history, the Colonial era, the chaos of the Civil War, the unfeeling industrial revolution, and more. On your Richmond ghost tour, you will feel the shadows of the slave trade’s terrible sins and hear tales that will freeze the very marrow in your bones.
Hear chilling tales about the ghosts of the roaring ’20s, the decadent ’70s, and macabre modern specters that refuse to leave Richmond’s streets. We strive to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date information about Richmond’s haunted past and ongoing unexplained activity.
Discover the Horrors That Haunt Richmond
Learn about Timothy Wilson Spencer, who called Richmond not only his home but his killing grounds.
Visit the Smith & Foundry, which is in a building believed to be cursed, as no business survives in it.
Discover how the streets of Richmond inspired author Edgar Allan Poe and often appeared in his macabre stories.
Check out Lumpkin’s Slave Jail, which is eerie in broad daylight but becomes even more disturbing at night.
Take a walking ghost tour with us to uncover the spirits of Richmond and hear their tragic tales.
Why You Should Book Your Richmond Ghost Tour Tonight!
YOU WANT TO EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF RICHMOND
Most visitors to Richmond have their typical list of “must-see” sites: the Virginia State Capitol Building, the Museum of Fine Arts, or Maymont, to name a few. But don’t you want to learn about a darker, more hidden, yet equally as important side of Richmond’s history? Join Richmond Ghosts and immerse yourself in the haunted legends that have been passed down to locals for generations. While some history books might skip over the city’s macabre past, learning these terrifying tales is crucial to gaining an understanding of Richmond’s culture. Visit popular spots such as the C&O Church Hill Tunnel, the site of one of Richmond’s biggest tragedies. At least nine men were killed during the construction of the tunnel…meaning it’s a particularly active site for chilling, otherworldly encounters with these troubled spirits.
YOU’VE LEARNED ENOUGH ABOUT WAR HISTORY
The city of Richmond played a key role in the American Civil War, and if you’re visiting, odds are you’ve learned more than your fair share about this side of the city’s history. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of what really lies between every darkened corner of this historic town’s streets, look no further than an authentic, curated tour with Richmond Ghosts. Learn something new, and expand your conventional knowledge of this capital city’s morbid past.
YOU DON’T BELIEVE IN GHOSTS
Curious about what lies beyond the grave? Even skeptics are bound to get goosebumps with a tour from Richmond Ghosts. Visit the real-life locations behind hair-raising stories such as that of the Richmond Vampire, who locals claim is buried in — and haunts — the mausoleum of W. W. Pool in Hollywood Cemetery to this day. Even the most adamant of non-believers won’t be able to deny the sense of dread, horror, and misery that plagues this historic town. If there’s one place that will convince you that ghosts are, in fact, very real, look no further than Richmond.
YOU DON’T WANT THE FUN TO STOP AFTER THE SUN SETS
Richmond isn’t exactly known to be a late-night town. But a certain group of Richmond’s residents is especially active after the sun goes down: its ghoulish ghosts and otherworldly spirits. Stop by the infamous Rosie Connelly’s Pub, and learn about the haunted drinking establishment where brothel-goers, youth, and many visitors used to sip whiskey back in the early 1900s. For years, workers have reported feeling ghostly hands trying to work in the kitchen, while others have reported seeing a mysterious, full-body apparition of an unknown man, who, without any explanation, would appear in the kitchen before vanishing.
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Located on High Street in downtown Petersburg, VA, the iconic Dodson’s Tavern was the first inn and tavern built in the town at the end of the 18th century. The property endured two wars and a grea...
Chincoteague Island. It’s one of Virginia’s most famous attractions, particularly after it was featured in the popular children’s book Misty of Chincoteague. The island a short drive away from ...
Tour Meeting Location: 17th Street Farmers market, between Franklin and Main Streets at 17th
Tour Times: 8:00 PM
Tour Length: 1 Hour
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
