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

Sun 27 Jul

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 27 Jul

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)

griffin_h

Aug 2023

While the ghost tour was amazing and I was thoroughly enthralled with the tales I was being told, what truly stood out to me was the commitment to safety the team showed me and my partner. Both of us are trans and despite our efforts neither of us pass as cisgender. While waiting for roll call one of the guides pull us aside and quietly informed us simply that we would be switched groups since another party had been making extremely bigoted remarks about us. After the tour our guide who goes by BJ pulled me aside a second time to ask that I stay a bit and let her escort us to our car. After talking for awhile she was happy not only to ensure our safety but she also helped us find my car as I couldn't recognize anything in the dark. Truly the team went above and beyond to ensure our safety and I'll never forget it. While this won't apply to most people who take the tour, I was still so touched by their dedication to comfort. I can't recommend this place enough

G30QIjeanm

Aug 2023

This was our second time of going on the tour, a couple of years apart. We thought the first time was better, which if course the first would be, but we didn't think we got as much entertainment this time as we did the first time. As a family group with ages 12 and up, the children expected to hear more ghostly tales than actual history, a little of each maybe??? But all in all it was a good evening.

laurenfN327FE

Aug 2023

We love Ghost Tours in every town we visit. I never expect to see ghosts, but I do expect to learn history and lore of the area. Julia did a great job connecting to her audience as she gave us the lore and legends of Manteo. It was fun, informative tour.