OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Outer Banks, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore spooky spots around Manteo in the Outer Banks on a night walking tour that brings you to fascinatingly eerie places you wouldn’t know about on your own. Listen to historic tales that leave your spine tingling while you visit a cemetery, a haunted theater, and haunted inns. Hear about the Roanoke Island ghost ship and other creepy tales.
- Discover the Outer Banks’ spooky side on a ghost tour
- Visit landmarks and under-the-radar spots at night for a unique perspective
- Ideal for history lovers and ghost obsessives
- Meet like-minded travelers on this enthralling tour
What's Included
- Professional and courteous guide
- Well researched history
- Authentic local ghost stories
- Guide tip
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 217 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
Tours meet at the Town Common Park at 217 Budleigh St. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
End point
- 400 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
Our tour will end at Roanoke Island Ghost Ship, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.
Itinerary
1
602 Cemetery Rd
9 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Town Common Park
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Pioneer Theater
9 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
White Doe Inn
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Roanoke Island Inn
9 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Roanoke Island Maritime Museum
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
400 Queen Elizabeth Ave
9 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.2
based on 63 reviews
Donna_L, May 2026
My guide’s storytelling ability made me feel in the moment! Her knowledge of events told quite a story!
She also went out of her way to guide me back to the highway towards my hotel!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for sharing this. Donna! We’re so happy your guide’s knowledge and storytelling created such an immersive experience for you. We’re also so glad she was able to go the extra mile to help you safely get back toward your hotel. We’d love to see you again soon!
Bill_S, May 2026
Lots of walking, local lore and if you're lucky... you'll get some awesome photos! Ann was very knowledgeable and fun 😁
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the great review, Bill! We’re thrilled to hear you had lots of fun on the tour and enjoyed the mix of walking, local lore, and photo opportunities along the way. Ann will be so happy to know she helped make the experience knowledgeable and fun for you. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
Dawn_V, Apr 2026
It was a fantastic walk with amazing history and stories. Our tour guide Mandy was awesome and very knowledgeable. The town is beautiful, Highly recommend it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for the 5-star feedback, Dawn! We’re so happy you had such a great experience on your Manteo ghost tour and enjoyed the mix of history, stories, and scenery. Mandy will be thrilled to hear your feedback. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Leanne_S, Mar 2026
We really enjoyed the ghost walk!! Debo was great! We really enjoyed learning the history of Manteo also.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for sharing this. Leanne! We’re so happy you enjoyed your ghost tour and that Debo helped make the experience both fun and informative. Manteo has such a rich history, and it’s always great to hear guests connecting with it. We’d love to see you again soon!
Lia_J, Mar 2026
It was enjoyable and very entertaining to walk around the small town. Just plan carefully around the weather.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Lia! We’re so glad you found the tour enjoyable and entertaining while exploring the town with us. Experiences like these are always even better when guests come prepared for the weather, so we appreciate you mentioning that too. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Gregory_P, Oct 2025
Reida was an excellent guide, we got to learn about local folklore and travel to local historic sites throughout Manteo, even with a little rain we had a great time! Look for the orbs, you never know!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fun time exploring Manteo’s folklore and history with Reida she’ll be so happy to know you enjoyed the tour. A little rain can’t stop a great adventure! Keep an eye out for those orbs next time, and we hope to see you again soon.
Jennipher_H, Oct 2025
Very fun night and great ghost tour! We really enjoyed the ghost stories and the tour of the area. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun night and enjoyed both the ghost stories and the area’s history. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on another spooky adventure soon!
Darbi_O, Oct 2025
Great guide and beautiful scenery. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Historic sites visited and great stories.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and our knowledgeable guide. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. Hope to see you again soon!
Rita_B, Sep 2025
Walking is involved, might have a stray cat following your group. Tour Reda was was wonderful answered all of our questions.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time with Reda she’ll love hearing that. And yes, the occasional stray cat does enjoy tagging along! Hope to have you back on another tour soon.
Debra_R, Aug 2025
Such an interesting and engaging tour! Some history, some folklore, and a lot of mystery. Our tour guide, Anne, was really personable. Even my 11 year old son loved her!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We're happy the mix of history and mystery hit the mark, and that Anne helped make it so memorable for both you and your son. She’ll be thrilled to hear this. Looking forward to welcoming you back sometime soon!
Kayla_B, Jul 2025
My husband and I had a fun experience. We walked around Manteo and the guide had multiple interesting stories about the history of various locations. I appreciated how the stories were not all already widely known. Our tour started at 8pm which only added to the creepy factor. The guide was great.
Do recommend walking shoes, as it is an hour long, but there are several stops and the walks are brief so it is not an absolute necessity.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the unique stories and the spooky evening atmosphere. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words to the guide. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another memorable tour!
Robin_M, May 2025
very informative and great history of Manteo. tour guide was very knowledgeable and made our walk fun
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear the guide’s knowledge made your Manteo tour both informative and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Debra_C, Mar 2025
My group was excited for this ghost tour, but it didn’t quite live up to expectations. The locations and stories had a lot of potential, but the experience was held back by our guide, who was clearly new and still getting comfortable. She read straight from a script, which made the tour feel more like a lecture than a spooky, immersive experience. There was little engagement, and when asked questions, the guide struggled to go beyond what was written.
That being said, the content itself was interesting, and with a more confident, experienced guide, this tour could be great. The stops were well-chosen, and the accompanying stories were compelling—it just needed a better storyteller to bring them to life.
I wouldn’t recommend this tour in its current state, but I do think it has promise. With more practice and an experienced guide who can add personality and suspense to the stories, this could be a truly memorable experience. Hopefully, with time, it improves!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello, Debra! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We understand how important it is for a tour to feel immersive and engaging, and we apologize that our guide didn’t provide the experience you were hoping for. We’ll be sure to take your comments into account as we continue to improve.
Please feel free to reach out to us at guestrelations@wejunket.com with the name your booking was under, and we'd be happy to assist you further. We truly appreciate your insight, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience for you in the future!
Rebecca_Y, Jan 2025
Guide doesn’t call or show up. We waited at the designated location for 10 minutes. Meeting place was ready to find.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for a guide who did not show up, especially when the meeting place was easy to find. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. Please reach out to us at guestrelations@wejunket.com with the name your booking was under, and we’ll be happy to assist you further and look into what happened. Thank you for your understanding.
David_R, Nov 2024
Friendly, knowledgeable guide, a great storyteller! Learned much of the local legends we had never heard about!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that our guide’s storytelling and knowledge made your experience memorable. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with them, and we look forward to having you back on another tour!
Wendy_C, Oct 2024
It was canceled the day of. Not like it was local and it was planned. Was kinda a big deal. Once a year vacation and was a gift. And to ask to rate and not gone is unthinkable
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Wendy! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the last-minute cancellation and the inconvenience it caused during your special vacation. We completely understand how frustrating this situation must have been. Please contact us at guestrelations@wejunket.com with your booking details so we can work to make things right.
Diana_B, Oct 2024
This was a bit repetitive and uninteresting. The tour guide was informative but the tour walk itself was not much of an experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Diana! We appreciate you taking the time to provide your thoughts. It’s disappointing to learn that the tour felt repetitive and didn’t deliver the experience you were hoping for. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’d love the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to guestrelations@wejunket.com with your booking details, and we’ll assist you further.
Thomas_B, Aug 2024
It was my first time in Manteo and I think this tour is a must for anyone who wants to learn more about the place. Vicki was an excellent guide and was certainly knowledgeable about Manteo’s history and some of the events that had occurred there, including one very tragic story in particular. Be prepared to walk but it’s nothing crazy.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Thomas! We’re delighted you found the tour to be a must-do experience in Manteo! Vicki’s storytelling and knowledge truly bring the town’s history to life. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour.
Hailey_G, Aug 2024
Vickie was awesome. We had a great time listening to the stories and walking to the different locations 😁
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Hailey! It's great to hear that you had a great time with Vickie! Thanks for joining, and we'd love to host you again soon!
Kiki_F, Jul 2024
Vicki was a great tour guide, very upbeat and knowledgeable. It was a fun way to learn more about Manteo, I’ll be coming back with family and friends to share the experience!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Kiki! We're glad you had a fun time learning about Manteo with Vicki. She's really an amazing guide. Thanks for joining us, and we'd love to see you again soon!
Joseph_S, Jun 2024
It was a lot about storytelling and less about seeing “haunted” sites. I would have done the downtown stuff first and ended in the cemetery.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Joseph! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand how the balance between storytelling and site visits, as well as the tour’s flow, could have impacted your enjoyment. Your suggestion about ending at the cemetery is noted and appreciated. Since your tour was a couple of months ago, we hope this has been taken care of, but please don’t hesitate to reach out to guestrelations@wejunket.com if we can assist you further.
Colette_T, Jun 2024
Tour guide was very engaging and knowledgeable. Her assistant the cat “ Cooper” was delightful! For anyone visiting the OBX this is a fun way to know the American history of one of the first settlements in America.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Colette! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring OBX with our guide and Cooper! Her knowledge and engaging storytelling make every tour special. We’d love to see you again soon for more fascinating tales and hidden histories!
Lee_H, Jun 2024
The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. She took her time and answered questions as they came up.
Several of her stories had ties to other stories she would later tell -- which made it even more interesting.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Lee! We’re so glad you had a great time and found the experience both entertaining and educational! We’d be delighted to have you back for another tour. Looking forward to your next visit!
Tamra_T, Jun 2024
Last night, we went on the Haunted Manteo Ghost Tour, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our guide was an amazing storyteller, bringing to life tales of hauntings and mysterious occurrences as we strolled through Manteo’s historic streets.
We visited places like the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and the Old Courthouse, each with its own spine-tingling legends. The mix of eerie stories and fascinating history made the tour both spooky and educational. It wasn’t just about ghosts—it was also a great way to learn about Manteo's rich past.
If you're looking for a unique evening adventure, we highly recommend the Haunted Manteo Ghost Tour. It’s perfect for history buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a thrilling night out. Just be prepared for a few chills along the way!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Tamra! Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback about your experience on the Manteo Ghost Tour! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the mix of spooky stories and rich history. Also, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Old Courthouse are truly fascinating stops! We’d love to have you join us again for another evening of spine-tingling tales!
Jared_D, May 2024
Hearing the story about the lost colony and Virginia Dare. The tour was great hearing the difference stories about the city.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Jared! Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed hearing about the lost colony and Virginia Dare, along with the other fascinating stories about the city. We hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
lynda_T, Apr 2024
Cats everywhere! Our guide Vicki was so much fun. Wonderful stories. Manteo is a cute little town with some beautiful old houses.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Lynda! We’re so glad you had a great time with Vicki and enjoyed the wonderful stories and the beauty of Manteo. The town’s charm, old houses, and furry residents make it such a special place! We’d love to have you join us again.
Daryl_M, Dec 2023
Allison was a great guide and story teller. Interesting facts and went into a few businesses to hear stories. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Daryl, we're glad you had a great time on Allison's tour! Thank you for recommending us to others. We'd love to see you again in the future.
Theodore_C, Jun 2023
There was nothing extremely memorable. The guide was fine and her husband was knowledgeable about ghosts but the tour was uninspiring.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi, Theodore! Thank you so much for the review and feedback about your tour. We are sorry to hear that it wasn't quite what you expected. If you feel you'd like to share more about your experience, we'd love to hear from you. You can email us at operations@wejunket.com. Thank you and stay spooky!
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