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Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

12 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Richmond, USA
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Stories at the Virginia State Capitol
Ascending the Capitol Steps
Historic Monumental Church: The Site of the Richmond Theater Fire Tragedy
Outside the elegant Berkeley Hotel in Shockoe Slip at the foot of Capitol Hill where we start our tour.
Historic (and Haunted) Executive Mansion
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Ascend Richmond's magnificent Capitol Hill with your Ghost Host and you'll find out that it's not just elected officials and security guards who patrol the hallowed halls of Virginia's legislative and executive seat of power, but something beyond this world - something experienced by an amazing number and variety of people over the years.

Packed with haunted history, this tour includes several of Richmond's best known ghost stories, including: Our Haunted Executive Mansion, the Great Theatre Fire, spirits in Capitol Square, and more...

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1200 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219, USA

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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The Berkeley Hotel

Meet outside The Berkeley Richmond in historic Shockoe Slip. Your guide will introduce the neighborhood and share eerie stories associated with the hotel, including a tale connected with its beginnings and another involving a guest said to have never fully checked out. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the hotel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Virginia Capitol Building

Pause on the grounds of Capitol Square near the Virginia State Capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson in the form of a classical Roman temple. Your guide will explore dramatic moments from the Capitol’s long history, along with eerie legends and unexplained stories associated with the building and its grounds. The tour does not enter the Capitol.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Executive Mansion

View the exterior of Virginia’s Executive Mansion, the official residence of the commonwealth’s governors since 1813. Your guide will share stories connected with the generations who have lived and worked here, including eerie legends and reports of unexplained encounters. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the mansion.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monumental Church

Pause outside Monumental Church, built as a memorial to the victims of the devastating Richmond Theatre fire of 1811. Your guide will recount the tragedy that unfolded on this site and share the haunting stories that have grown around it. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the church.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Reid's Row

Pause outside Reid’s Row, a distinctive group of Italianate townhouses built in 1853 and the last surviving reminder of the residential neighborhood that once surrounded Capitol Square. Formerly known as Morson’s Row, the buildings were renamed in honor of civil rights leader and former Virginia lawmaker Dr. William Ferguson Reid. Your guide will share history and eerie stories connected with the property and its surroundings. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the buildings.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-72104P2

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Professional Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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