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
Sun 12 Jan
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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)
conharmsworth
Oct 2019
We went on the walking tour for my birthday and had a blast! It was so interesting learning about all the history of Asheville and getting to hear some good spooky stories! Thanks for a good time, yāall! This local was super pleased.
Ks5151
Oct 2019
Please be sensitive to all types of religions especially someone you may offend. Other than that he knew the history well.
Discover787029
Oct 2019
The tour guide (Tad) connects immediately with the group and wants to share his enthusiasm. He tells each story with great drama, history, scandal, humor and mystery - not hokey or scary at all, just lots of details that really make you wonder what happened. Be prepared to walk a lot (and be REALLY prepared - there are NO bathrooms along the route.) The walk covers a lot of downtown Asheville. Our group had over 50 people on a Sunday night - glad we reserved in advance.