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The Haunted History of Richmond tour

Location Richmond, Virginia, USA
$30
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Overview

Richmond's haunted history unfolds as you wander the cobblestone streets of Shockoe Bottom, where chilling tales of real hauntings and true crime await. This captivating walking tour, led by the knowledgeable guides of Strange RVA, invites you to uncover the eerie legends that linger in the shadows.

  • 🕵️‍♂️ Haunted History Tour: Immerse yourself in a 1.5 to 2-hour journey through Richmond’s most haunted landmarks, guided by a professional historian.
  • 🌙 Nightly Tours: Join us at 8 PM for an unforgettable evening perfect for adults aged 16 and older.
  • 👻 Discover the infamous 'Devil's Half Acre', the most horrific slave jail in U.S. history, and hear the chilling tales that surround it.
  • 📜 Learn about the legendary Church Hill Tunnel, where a tragic collapse in 1925 led to haunting stories of disturbed graves and restless spirits.
  • 📍 Visit the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground, a poignant site that connects you to Richmond's rich and complex history.
  • 🖋️ Engage with the lore of Edgar Allan Poe, exploring his inspirations and the ghosts of his past without entering the museum.
  • 🏛️ Walk through the oldest operating Masonic lodge in the U.S., where notable figures like Washington and Jefferson once gathered.
  • 👣 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, allowing everyone to experience the haunted tales of Richmond.

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The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Professionally trained historian/ tour guide.
  • We do not provide Drinks or food.

Meeting point
We meet at the 17th Street Market in the Shokoe Bottom neighborhood. We meet on the E. Franklin Street side of the market.
Return details
We end the tour in the Poe Museum parking lot, just a couple of blocks from the starting location. Your guide will assist you in getting where you need to be.

  • Edgar Allan Poe Museum
    We do not go into the museum. We do talk about Edgar Allan Poe and his time in Richmond, his inspirations, love lost, and more.
  • Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
    We go to the lost and rediscovered African Burial Grounds.
  • The infamous 'Devil's Half Acre', the most horrific slave jail in the history of the United States.
  • Church Hill Neighorhood
    In 1925, the Church Hill tunnel collapsed, taking numerous lives on that day. But the tunnel has been consuming bodies for decades. Some legends claim that a Vampire was disturbed and brought back from the grave...
  • Richmond
    The oldest operating Masonic lodge in the US, where Washington, Jefferson, and even Patrick Henry occupied it's hallowed halls. Come meet the ghosts of Richmond's Revolutionary past...

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    The Haunted History of Richmond tour

    Location Richmond, Virginia, USA
    $30
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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