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Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

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Wilmington, USA
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5
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· Ann_M ·
Nov 2025
I have done ghost tours in several locations across many states, and this one was especially good! Andy was an amazing tour guide, blending so much historical knowledge with supernatural tales of the area and events from the 1700s to today. It was extremely interesting and at many times spine chilling! We thoroughly enjoyed experiencing Wilmington after dark in such a unique way! Highly recommend!
· Susan_O ·
Feb 2026
Lots of great stories and a fun experience. The walk is great and the river had a spooky coating of fog to set the mood! Our tour guide was great and kept us all involved and had fun anecdotes from other tours that she gave in the past. Would definitely recommend.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Local Knowledgeable Guide
    • Thrilling Ghost Stories
    • Well Researched History
    • Gratuity

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
      310 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

      All tours meet outside of the Historic Thalian Hall, located at 310 Chestnut St. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time

    End point

    • Latimer House
      126 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

      Our tour will end at Latimer House, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.

    Itinerary

    1

    Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

    7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    The Cotton Exchange

    6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Water Street Retreats

    7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Wilmington Riverwalk

    6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Michael's on the Waterfront

    6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Museum of the Bizarre

    6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Lula's

    6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Latimer House

    6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.5
    based on 129 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    We loved our ghost...

    Nicole_T, Mar 2026
    We loved our ghost adventure with Stormie. She was informative and very knowledgeable about all the tour stops as well as the history of the area. We definitely enjoyed our time with her and highly recommend this tour.

    Loved it!

    Molly_S, Mar 2026
    We had such a great experience on our Wilmington ghost tour, thanks to Andy! He was incredibly knowledgeable—not just about the spooky stories, but about Wilmington’s history as a whole. I especially appreciated that he didn’t shy away from the more difficult parts of that history, including the events of 1898. It added a deeper, more meaningful layer to the tour that you don’t always get with experiences like this. Andy struck a perfect balance between engaging storytelling and historical accuracy, keeping the group interested the entire time. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he’s sharing. The only downside had nothing to do with the tour itself—just the relentless tiny bugs outside (bring bug spray if you go!). Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience and I’d absolutely recommend this tour, especially if you get Andy as your guide.

    Richard was amazing and...

    Carey_B, Mar 2026
    Richard was amazing and the town is haunted !! We loved the tour- learned a lot and had a great time.

    The deep dark secrets

    Susan_O, Feb 2026
    Lots of great stories and a fun experience. The walk is great and the river had a spooky coating of fog to set the mood! Our tour guide was great and kept us all involved and had fun anecdotes from other tours that she gave in the past. Would definitely recommend.

    Take this tour!

    Tammy_W, Nov 2025
    Great tour! Very entertaining and filled with historical anecdotes. Briana did a wonderful job! My only regret is that it wasn’t longer.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the history and entertainment throughout the tour. Briana will be happy to hear your compliments. We hope you join us again, and we appreciate your note about wanting a longer experience.

    History meets paranormal

    Ann_M, Nov 2025
    I have done ghost tours in several locations across many states, and this one was especially good! Andy was an amazing tour guide, blending so much historical knowledge with supernatural tales of the area and events from the 1700s to today. It was extremely interesting and at many times spine chilling! We thoroughly enjoyed experiencing Wilmington after dark in such a unique way! Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour with Andy, he really does have a special talent for blending rich history with just the right amount of spooky storytelling. It’s great to know the experience stood out among the many ghost tours you’ve done! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for another chilling adventure.

    Perfect tour for spooky fans!

    Melissa_G, Nov 2025
    This is a super fun and informative walking tour of some of the more haunted places in Wilmington. It was our first visit to the city and we did the tour on Halloween to make it extra spooky. Our guide Phil was amazing. If you can, definitely request him because he's really fun and informative, as well as easy to hear when he's speaking.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hello, Melissa! We really appreciate your kind words! It’s fantastic to hear you had such a fun and informative experience exploring Wilmington’s haunted spots, especially on Halloween. Phil will be delighted to know you enjoyed his storytelling and clear guidance — we’ll be sure to share your compliments with him. We hope to welcome you back for another eerie and exciting tour soon!

    Ghostly and fun!

    Joseph_F, Oct 2025
    Andy was a great guide, he kept things interesting and answered all of our questions. It was just neat learning about all the facts and history of Wilmington ghost and history.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hello, Joseph! Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed learning about Wilmington’s history and ghosts. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Andy. Hope to see you again soon!

    What an experience!

    Jefferson_F, Oct 2025
    This tour was a great experience. It was an awesome way to learn history about the area. The tour was very intriguing. My wife and I enjoyed our tour guide, Phil, very much. We are so happy that we decided to take this tour. 😁

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    We’re thrilled to hear you and your wife had such a great experience! Phil is a fantastic guide, and we’ll make sure he knows how much you appreciated his tour. Thanks for choosing us—we’d love to have you back for more history and fun anytime! 😁

    Ghostly

    David_G, Oct 2025
    Joy was guide. Very knowledgeable and spoke load enough so all could hear. Tour was great. Very happy

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear that Joy’s knowledge and clarity made your experience a great one. Your feedback means a lot, and we’ll be sure she gets your compliments. Looking forward to seeing you again!

    Very interesting history....

    David_G, Aug 2025
    Very interesting history. Some historical sorties are not pleasant to hear about the subject matter. However, it was fascinating. Our female guide (very difficult name) was vey knowledge and energetic. She made the tour fun and suspenseful.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Hello David, thank you so much for joining our tour and for your kind words! Our goal is always to share fascinating history with just the right touch of the paranormal, and while not every night comes with a ghostly surprise, we're thrilled you had a great evening exploring with us. Come back soon!

    DEFINITELY not worth it!

    Barb_M, Jul 2025
    This is more about modern day “possible” ghosts and not so much about ghosts from the past. I was made to believe this had to do with historical ghosts and records of hauntings. Our guide was Richard- who kept us standing in the 95 degree heat while he jabbered on for about 20 minutes about his opinions and what he called paranormal activity. We were not impressed as we were standing there suffocating and praying he’d shut up and let us walk. After the second stop which was almost as long and every bit as boring as the meeting place. It was more about more modern day ghosts and very little history. My party ducked out and beat it to Kilwins for some water, ac and chocolate - line was way too long to wait for ice cream. We then walked along the Riverwalk- which was considerably more interesting and a lot less jabber and suspicions. We did see a sign for ghost tours down there- they might be way more worth the $ than this was. Definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND- unless you want to die of heatstroke and be talked to death about nothing.

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced during the tour, especially with the heat and the pacing of the stops. We understand how this impacted your experience, and we’re sorry it did not meet your expectations regarding historical content and tour engagement. Please reach out to guestrelations@tourismo.com with the name your booking was under, and we’ll be happy to assist you further. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

    It was an evening well ...

    Sonya_H, Jul 2025
    It was an evening well worth the time and our guide was great. I enjoyed the history along with the ghost stories.

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    We’re grateful for your review! So glad to hear the tour was a great mix of history and ghost stories, and that your guide enhanced the experience. We’ll share your compliments and hope to see you again in the future!

    Phil was informative and...

    Sarah_S, Jul 2025
    Phil was informative and entertaining guide! The tour had a good mix of stories and history. He even pointed out locations where tv shows had been filmed along the tour!

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    We truly appreciate your review! It’s wonderful to hear Phil’s informative and entertaining guidance, along with interesting filming site stories, made your tour memorable. We’ll pass your kind words to him and hope to see you again!

    This tour was alright,...

    Gayle_M, Jun 2025
    This tour was alright, the info was really interesting especially how everything correlates into history and facts from real people. The only disappointment was it wasn’t really about pirates but if you are interested in ghost stories I definitely recommend seeing!

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Thank you for your review! We’re pleased you enjoyed the historical facts and ghost stories. We hope to see you again for more adventures soon!

    Great experience. Stormy...

    Suzanne_B, Jun 2025
    Great experience. Stormy was very knowledgeable and personable. Wear your walking shoes! Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    We’re thrilled you had a great time! Stormy will be pleased to hear your kind words. Thanks for the walking shoes reminder, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!

    Phil did a great job! He...

    Brian_A, Jun 2025
    Phil did a great job! He kept everyone engaged in the tour with interesting history of Wilmington. He really knew the history of the city. The walk was not too much for most people. We thought it was a really great way to spend the evening.

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    We’re happy you had such a great time! Phil’s knowledge really makes the tour special. We’ll pass along your kind words and hope to see you again for more memorable tours.

    Ghost tour

    Sandy_H, Jun 2025
    Would have preferred more ghost stories in and around the houses and not a walk down the river front

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    We appreciate your honest feedback! It’s helpful to know you wanted more ghostly tales around the houses. We hope to improve and welcome you back for another tour in the future.

    Family visit

    Beth_L, May 2025
    Great presentation of interesting information. Lots of good local information shared. We enjoyed our trip! Thank!

    Response from Host, May 2025

    We’re happy to hear you enjoyed all the local insights! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to explore more stories with you soon!

    It’s a lot of walking be...

    Heather_T, May 2025
    It’s a lot of walking be prepared! Grace was really good. She was very knowledgeable and was very good with the kids on the tour.

    Response from Host, May 2025

    Thank you! Grace will be so pleased to know her efforts were appreciated. We’re thrilled the kids had a good time too. Come back anytime—you’re always welcome!

    Grace was an awesome tour guide.

    Lisa_H, Apr 2025
    Grace was our guide and she was very knowledgeable surrounding the history of Wilmington. The stories she shared were ghostly.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad Grace was able to share her knowledge of Wilmington’s history and ghostly tales with you. We’ll make sure to pass along your compliments, and we hope to welcome you back for another fun tour!

    Fun nighttime walk with...

    Angela_L, Apr 2025
    Fun nighttime walk with Stormy with some interesting tales of Wilmington in the past. Highly recommended

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you had a fun time with Stormy and appreciated the intriguing tales of Wilmington. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments, and we hope to see you again for another memorable experience!

    Phil was great!...

    Sidney_P, Apr 2025
    Phil was great! Entertaining, interactive and passionate! The architecture was beautiful. Would definitely recommend for a laid back date night.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you for your great review! We’re thrilled that Phil’s entertaining and interactive style made your tour so enjoyable. It’s also fantastic that you appreciated the stunning architecture. We’ll definitely pass your compliments to him and hope to welcome you back for another fun date night tour soon!

    Fun and informative

    Pamela_S, Mar 2025
    Our tour guide, Jeff, ! Despite the rain and wind, immediately captured our attention as he orchestrated an evening filled with stories of “unexplained happenings” in Wilmington, and the history that evolved as a result of such events. He kept us intrigues with the paranormal occurrences, history of those events, and how Wilmington has evolved thru the years. It left us with a well informed appreciation of the developments of this lovely piece of paradise. Thank you for an inspirational evening -A tour highly recommended.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that despite the weather, Jeff made the tour such an engaging and memorable experience. His combination of paranormal stories and local history truly brings Wilmington to life. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to see you again for another inspiring tour soon!

    The tour guide was very...

    Rick_G, Feb 2025
    The tour guide was very knowledgeable and did not feel rushed. The atmosphere was perfect because it was foggy.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad the fog added to the atmosphere and that the guide’s knowledge helped make the tour feel relaxed and informative. We’ll definitely pass your compliments along to them, and we look forward to seeing you again on another exciting tour!

    Loved it.

    Avidesh_S, Jan 2025
    Richard was a fantastic guide. The stories were fascinating and eerie at the same time. Absolutely loved it.

    Response from Host, Feb 2025

    Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time with Richard and enjoyed the fascinating and eerie stories. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to him—he’ll love hearing that! We hope to see you again on another unforgettable tour!

    Jeffrey B was wonderful as a guide

    shelleyalbertesq, Dec 2024
    Our guide Jeffrey B. was wonderful highly recommend - he makes the tour a combination of history and ghostly tales. highly recommend this tour

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    We appreciate your feedback! Jeffrey B. is indeed fantastic at combining history with a spooky twist. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and hope to have you back for another one soon!

    Great Tour Guide

    Thomas_C, Dec 2024
    Our guide Joy was very knowledgeable and friendly, she had great stories and showed us many cool things.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Joy made your tour so enjoyable with her knowledge and stories. We hope to welcome you back soon!

    Friendly but Lacks Experience

    Nicholas_B, Nov 2024
    Very Friendly, not very knowledgeable on the area and ghost stories around town. As residents, we brought up ghost stories they had never heard of before.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    We sincerely apologize that your experience didn't meet expectations. We understand that as residents, you likely have a deeper knowledge of local ghost stories, and we're sorry the tour guide wasn't able to provide the depth of information you were hoping for. Please reach out to guestrelations@wejunket.com with the name your booking was under, and we'll be happy to assist you further. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to make it right.

    I wouldn’t waste my money

    Brianna_B, Nov 2024
    It was a waste of money. The guide was not knowledgeable or theatric. It lacked stories and we had very few stops. After doing other tours in town, I’ll be using the other ones from now on.

    Response from Host, Nov 2024

    Hi, Brianna! We appreciate you letting us know about your experience. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations and that it lacked the lively storytelling and frequent stops you’d anticipated. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we want to make sure our guests always leave with a memorable experience. Please reach out to guestrelations@wejunket.com with your booking information so we can assist further.

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