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Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Many of the best clubs and pubs in the area are housed in the historic structures that dot the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond. This trip is created to give you a taste of the best Richmond has to offer, like Farmhouse hard cider, as well as a window into the afterlife of some of its people, such as the four ghosts rumored to haunt St. John's Church.

Explore the dark side of Richmond's history on this tour of Richmond's most unusual true crime locations, from murders that shocked the nation with their disturbing details, to cases that required leaps in investigative technology to solve, murders that make us question our ideas of justice, and cases that created a controversial media circus. The true crime tour of Richmond focuses on illuminating the history and significance of these strange murders, while providing a new perspective on the tragic and disturbing tales that lurk in the dark side of Richmond's history. The tour has no official age minimum. Due to the mature content of the tour, we advise guests to exercise discretion.

Meet your ghost guide to start your tour of Richmond’s Historic Church Hill, where you will visit several landmarks on your search for ghosts. This is a small), and will run for about an hour and a half. You’ll stop at Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille, an old tobacco warehouse, the Bellevue Elementary school, and more, learning about all the spooky haunts along the way.

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.

Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around the Monroe Park campus as we explore stories that are often left out of your typical college brochures. Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historic neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The grim history of Monroe Park that lies hidden under the well-tended landscape of today, a hospital-turned-student dorm that still houses the spirits of long-departed patients, the ghosts of a landmark theater, and more... Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

Put a spin on a Richmond city tour and learn about the city’s haunted past from a guide during this Richmond Capitol Hill Haunted Ghost Tour. Perfect for history lovers and fans of the paranormal, this tour stops at the Berkeley Hotel, Virginia State Capitol Building, Virginia Executive Mansion, and the Monumental Church. Prebook your experience and get ready for some of the state’s best ghost stories.

A beautiful walk through the Church Hill neighborhood. Jane will lead you through this beautiful neighborhood full of colonial and revolutionary history. Amazing architecture and gardens all along the way.

Join us for haunting tales of Richmond's Court End neighborhood on a guided walking tour. Take in a unique urban landscape where historic and modern Richmond come together in dramatic fashion, with historic homes, medical buildings, museums, and more. See the home of America's most renowned Supreme Court Chief Justice and hear about the tragic tales that have resulted in hauntings within the historic house. Learn about a grim resurrectionist who terrified the community in the 1800s and continues to frighten medical students in an architecturally stunning Egyptian building. Move through the neighborhood and learn how the regal historic structures and gleaming veneers of modern Richmond belie the tumultuous and eerie history that remains just below the surface.

You'll hear an entertaining story about each street mural we see and then have to guess if what you just heard is true or a fanciful lie. Once everyone has guessed, the truth will be revealed.

Discover the vibrant mural art scene of Richmond, Virginia, on an engaging guided tour through iconic neighborhoods like Jackson Ward, The Fan, & Brookland Park. Experience the city's transformation through the lens of local artists, as personal anecdotes and historical narratives illuminate the meaning behind these stunning murals. This interactive journey encourages participants to share their thoughts and connections to the artwork, fostering a deeper understanding of Richmond's cultural fabric. Enjoy a blend of art appreciation and community storytelling in an intimate group setting. - Explore the rich mural art of Jackson Ward, The Fan, & Brookland Park - Engage in discussions about the meaning and influence of murals - Learn about the difference between graffiti and mural art - Share personal insights and experiences with fellow participants

In 1870, Richmond was a powderkeg. Racial tension following the American Civil War soon boiled over into outright hatred, and a plan was hatched to reinstate a system of White Supremacy by force. However, formerly enslaved African Americans and their allies did not back down without a fight and refused to let their city be taken over. The ensuing siege and battle would leave many dead, and Richmond's history would never be the same. Join this guided historic tour of one of Richmond's darkest chapters: the Municipal War of 1870, and explore the untold history of Richmond during the Reconstruction Era.

Uncover a different side of Richmond’s Franklin Street with this guided ghost-themed walking tour. Walk around to sites such as the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, Main Street Library, and other historic locations that are said to be haunted, while listening to tales of spooky encounters and paranormal activity from your guide.