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Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

40 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 40 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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On average, this is booked 16 (6) days in advance.
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Your Ghost Host will guide you on a fascinating exploration of Shockoe Bottom, the oldest and most haunted neighborhood in Richmond, where over 400 years of history have produced an ample share of those caught between this world and the next.

Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

5 South 20th Street
Richmond, VA 23223, USA

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Haunts of Richmond - Shadows of Shockoe Tour

Meet your Ghost Guide outside Richbrau Brewing Company, to depart on your tour of Historic Shockoe Bottom. The tour will include tales outside a number of local landmarks.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

From outside the Poe Museum, travelers will see the Old Stone House, Richmond’s oldest standing residence. Although Edgar Allan Poe never lived in the building, the museum preserves and interprets his Richmond legacy. Your guide will share the site’s history and the eerie stories associated with it. This tour remains outdoors and does not include museum admission or interior access.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Masons' Hall

Pause outside Masons’ Hall, built between 1785 and 1787 and recognized as the nation’s oldest building constructed for Masonic purposes and continuously used for them. Your guide will discuss the hall’s place in early Richmond history, its Masonic associations, and the eerie stories connected with the property. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the building.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Adam Craig House

Pause outside one of Richmond’s oldest surviving houses, built in the late 1780s for prominent court clerk Adam Craig. Your guide will discuss the property’s early Richmond history, its connections to Edgar Allan Poe through Craig’s daughter Jane Stith Stanard, and the eerie stories associated with the house. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the building.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Shockoe Artspace

Pause outside the historic building now occupied by Shockoe Artspace. Originally used as a tobacco warehouse, the building was later repurposed as a military hospital during the Civil War. Your guide will discuss its place in Shockoe Bottom’s commercial and wartime history, along with the eerie stories associated with the property. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the gallery.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Main Street Station

Pause near Main Street Station, a landmark of Richmond’s long railroad history. Your guide will share eerie stories tied to the city’s railroad legacy and the surrounding area. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the station.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

17th Street Market

Pause at the historic 17th Street Market, one of America’s oldest public marketplaces and a center of commerce and community in Shockoe Bottom for centuries. Your guide will share stories from the market’s long and sometimes eerie past, along with the history of the surrounding neighborhood. This is an outdoor public space.
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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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shadows of Shockoe 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-72104P1

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shadows of Shockoe 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).
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?
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?
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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 Shadows of Shockoe 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
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 Shadows of Shockoe 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?
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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.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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