Top Winston Salem Ghost Tours

As one of the oldest communities in North Carolina, Winston-Salem has lots of haunted history. Hear the stories and legends behind Winston-Salem sights on this historical ghost tour—it’s not too scary, so it’s appropriate for all ages. As you follow your guide through the West End Historic District by candlelight, you learn about the original settlement, Revolutionary War history, and the occasional ghost story that make Winston-Salem one of the most-visited destinations in North Carolina.

See the historic and haunted sites of Old Salem. Go at your own pace. This tour is all outside and is self guided using our walking tour app. Go Anytime. For a fraction of the price. Explore the eerie side of this historic Moravian settlement, uncovering tales of restless spirits and unexplained phenomena. The app includes a built in EMF reader you can use anytime, included. The tour is all outside. You can go anytime, 24/7/365. It does not enter any buildings :)

As darkness settles over Winston-Salem, uncover why this is one of the city's most unforgettable nighttime experiences. Operating nightly, year-round, this one-mile walking tour is led by expert local guides who share the city's haunted history through documented events, chilling legends, and true tales passed down through generations. Walk the historic streets to legendary locations including the Gunsmith's Workshop, the Salem Tavern Museum, and The Zevely Inn, where stories of unexplained encounters, tragedy, and local folklore have endured for centuries. From echoes of the Salem witch trials to the city's most infamous hauntings, each location offers a glimpse into the people & events that shaped Winston-Salem's darker history. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties & special events, this ghost tour delivers an evening of eerie storytelling & authentic local history. Come see why Winston-Salem's haunted past continues to captivate visitors long after the sun goes down.

Explore the dark side of Winston-Salem's history, from a mysterious murder committed by a serial prison escape artist to the rise of one of America's most infamous cult leaders to the inexplicable murder of an entire family, join us on the Winston-Salem True Crime Tour to hear the darkest stories from Winston-Salem's past.