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Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

7 Reviews 3.86 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Richmond, USA
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75 to 90 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the eerie beauty of Richmond's turn of the century Franklin Street. Home to many notable and beautiful landmarks, it's easy to see why spirits of days past would still linger here today.
Featuring the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, Main Street Library, Ellen Glasgow House, and other haunted locations, this tour offers a unique glimpse into downtown Richmond's westward expansion.

What's Included

  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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99 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220, USA

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The Jefferson Hotel

Pause outside The Jefferson Hotel, one of Richmond’s most celebrated architectural landmarks. Your guide will explore its lavish history, famous alligator tradition, and the many reports of unexplained activity associated with the hotel over the years. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the hotel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Linden Row Inn

Pause outside Linden Row Inn, a picturesque collection of nineteenth-century row houses with deep ties to Richmond’s social and architectural history. Your guide will discuss the property’s literary associations with Edgar Allan Poe and share the haunting stories connected with the inn and its surroundings. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the buildings.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Main Library - Richmond Public Library

Pause outside Richmond’s historic Main Library, an architectural landmark on Franklin Street. Your guide will share the unusual story of Lewis Ginter’s personal library, now preserved within the building’s Special Collections, along with the eerie accounts associated with it. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the library.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ellen Glasgow House

Pause outside the longtime home of Ellen Glasgow, the distinguished Richmond author who received the Pulitzer Prize for her novel In This Our Life. Your guide will explore Glasgow’s life, literary achievements, and enduring connection to the house, along with reports of unexplained activity associated with the property. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the residence.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Brandcenter at VCU

Pause outside the VCU Brandcenter, where a surviving carriage house recalls the property’s earlier residential history. Your guide will discuss the building’s past and a recent paranormal investigation that produced fascinating results. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the building.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

West Franklin Street

Explore West Franklin Street, once one of Richmond’s most fashionable residential corridors and still home to an extraordinary collection of historic architecture. Your guide will introduce the neighborhood and share eerie tales, local legends, and shorter stories connected with its surviving mansions, former residents, and vanished landmarks. This portion of the tour takes place outdoors.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Phantoms of Franklin 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-72104P4

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Phantoms of Franklin 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 Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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
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The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Professional Guide
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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