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Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Take a spooky stroll through the streets of downtown Asheville on this ghost walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, learn about the area’s hair-raising tales and dark history, like the woman who haunts the Omni Grove Park Inn, the body entombed in the wall of the Basilica of St. Lawrence, and much more. It's a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

  • Visit downtown Asheville in a new light—a haunted one
  • See historic buildings and sites, learning all about their dark history
  • Your guide provides deep, local-level insight to enliven your Asheville experience
  • Learn about—and try—ghost-hunting in real life

What To Expect

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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!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are strongly advised
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
from 27 $

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