OBX Ghost Tours

Overview

Our walking tour is something the entire family will enjoy. You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through downtown Manteo telling you the spooky tales that make the Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in the United States.

Some of the stories you'll hear include; the Lost Colony, Blackbeard, the Cora Tree, and much more.

Our tour also offers guests the chance to use an EMF detector. EMF detectors are commonly used on paranormal investigating television shows.

You'll have the time of your afterlife at OBX Ghost Tours.

City: Outer Banks

Sat 31 May

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Starting at $25.00

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Touristic Guide

Use of EMF detectors

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Pioneer Theater

Hear the history and ghost stories of the historic Pioneer Theatre in Downtown Manteo. Andy Griffith hung his own marque for a showing of his movie A Face in the Crowd. Hear accounts of ghostly activity of this historic theatre and have the chance to purchase concessions.

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

We will spend some time on the dock of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse to discuss the Legend of Theodosia Burr and the Graveyard of the Atlantic.

Roanoke Island Festival Park

We will walk past the Elizabethan II, a replica ship similar to the one that the Lost Colony of Roanoke voyaged on when coming to the new world.

Roanoke Island

From the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, guests will get a beautiful view of the Roanoke Island Inn. We will discuss the history and legend of Roscoe Jones, former Postmaster of Manteo who is said to haunt the gorgeous inn.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (200)

emmahT221OJ

Mar 2025

So interesting and fun! I went with my school and our group had Julia as our tour guide, she was great! She made it very intriguing and is an awesome storyteller! 👻🏴‍☠️

Haylee R

Mar 2025

I came here with my school and my tour guide was julia! i typically don’t enjoy these kinds of things, but she made it so interesting! thank you julia!!

OBXbeachgal

Nov 2024

I’ve lived in OBX for 6 years, and finally did this walking ghost tour. The guide, BJ, was an animated storyteller, and was fun walking around the waterfront at night. Highly recommend!