Experience the spookiest sites of downtown Asheville with your expert local guide. Enjoy hair-raising tales and dark history! Created & owned by Joshua P. Warren, this is Asheville's original and ultimate ghost adventure! See why we've always been rated #1!
City: Asheville
Thu 07 Nov
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You can choose the date already on the booking website
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are strongly advised
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
What To Expect
1
Pack Square
An Asheville mayor killed himself in the Jackson building. How may people have jumped from the top? And why is there a bulls-eye on the sidewalk below? Learn about the ghoul of the old jail, Thomas Wolfe's ghost, Helen's Bridge, and more!
2
Grove Arcade
Hear the controversial story of the murder of Helen Clevenger in the Battery Park Hotel, and why a blood-red haze is said to appear around her murder-room window on the anniversary of the tragedy.
3
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
This building's architect is entombed in the wall of this church, and his apparition is seen roaming in the night, gazing, in awe, at the world-class dome he constructed with a secret method.
4
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
The spirits of the great author (Look Homeward, Angel), and his brother, roam the halls of this storied mansion. Thomas Wolfe even wrote about spirits before he died at age 37. Wait till you hear the full story!
5
Pritchard Park
This is where troops rallied before the "Battle of Asheville" in the Civil War. Southern ghosts still violently shove some people to the ground, and spectral drums are heard beating in the night.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (1000)
406jeanniea
Oct 2022
I enjoyed the tour and the stories but felt uncomfortable and uneasy about the amount of white washing told about our city's history, and in particular, about two of the stories. I understand that it isn't palatable for mostly white tourists to hear the truth about our history, but if you have been telling the same stories for 15 years and haven't shifted the stories to be more racially transparent, I am embarrassed about that lack of awareness and authenticity.
391kalliel
Oct 2022
Excellent! I would highly recommend! Our guide was Tad was wonderful and made the experience so enjoyable! He included so much history but made it so interesting!
ss0l0m0n
Oct 2022
Excellent history and tour. Great stories and a great way to learn and see the city. A tour guide was very educated about the history and had a great sense of humor. Would highly recommend.