North Carolina Ghost Tours

Beaufort Ghost Walk - Beaufort, NC
Set sail on the ghostly journey of this interactive, ghost tour, taking place in the area’s “most haunted historic building.” Led by a pirate tour guide, you’ll get to load and fire a working cannon, as well as have your own sword-fighting lesson! Takes place in the Historic Waterfront District of Morehead City. Adults $15, children $10.

Candlelight Ghost Tours - Wilkesboro, NC
Immerse yourself in the frightening folklore of Wilkesboro during a narrated journey. If you crave even more ghostly proof, stay late to participate in an actual paranormal investigation. Tickets are $10 for the tour, $20 for investigation. See website for special dates and events.

Carolina History and Haunts - Charlotte, NC
Explore spooky sites by ambient candlelight while learning of Charlotte’s local history on this 75-minute tour of frightful delight. Reservations required for cash-paying customers. Purchase tickets online for discount.

Charlotte NC Tours - Charlotte, NC
Glide like a ghost while riding a segway or bike on this unique and beginner-friendly haunted tour on two wheels! Adults $15. Tours are reservation-only unless otherwise noted. Call (704) 962-4548.

Dark Ride Tours - Asheville, NC
Ride in a real, haunted 1972 Cadillac hearse to the actual places where some of Western North Carolina’s most frightening ghost stories occurred. On your Dark Ride tour not only will you hear Virgil Nightshade’s original spine-tingling stories based on horrific events from the darker side of Asheville’s history, but you will also enjoy specially chosen selections from Charon’s creepy collection of dark music videos and award-winning short horror films.

Downtown Salisbury Ghost Walk - Salisbury, NC
Meet at the Old Salisbury Post Office to embark on this history-filled ghost walk of frightening legends and tales. Also offered are paranormal investigation opportunities (contact for further info). Tickets $10 adult, $5 Student, Children under 5, free.

Ghost Hunters of Asheville - Asheville, NC
Asheville’s only ghost tour offering free access to ghost-hunting equipment. Regular Ghost Tours: Adults ($20) • Youth, 6-15 ($13) • Children 6 and under (free). Ghosts & Grapes: Adults Only ($65). Countless hours of research have been taken to best authenticate the stories and guides are carefully chosen for storytelling abilities, paranormal knowledge, and friendly personas.

Ghost Tours of the OBX - Manteo, NC
Celebrating 8 years on the Outer Banks. Experience the legends and lore of the mysterious Outer Banks. Chill to the story of the sea captain who haunts his birthplace, hear the tale of the ghostly dancers, and shiver to the tales of the hoodoos who roam the surrounding woods. Bring your camera and discover haunted Manteo. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and is an easy walk with frequent stops along the way. Reservations required. Adults $13, Children 10 & under are $8.

Ghost Walk of Davidson NC - , NC
Learn about Davidson’s haunted past on this family-friendly ghost walk, led by expert tour guide, a member of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. The 1.5-2 hour long walk departs at The Soda Shop (104 S Main St). Adult $10, children (8-12) $5, under 8 free.

Ghosts of New Bern Tour - New Bern, NC
Stroll the streets of historic New Bern, and learn of morbid tales of yesteryear on this one-hour walking tour through the legendary Historic District. Ghosts of New Bern also offers fearless souls the opportunity to sleep in a haunted mansion. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Adults: $12.00 and children under 12: $6.00

Grayline Ghost Tour - Asheville, NC
Glide through the streets like the spirits you seek! This 75-minute narrated trolley tour tells the tales of Asheville’s most spine-tingling spooks. Reservations are required, and trolley departs from Pack’s Tavern at 20 South Spruce Street. Adults $23.

Haunted Asheville - Asheville, NC
Charming and picturesque by day, Asheville transforms each night into a city of supernatural delight. Witness the spooky history in a multitude of ways, including the Trolley Tour, the Biltmore Village Mystery Tour, the Classic Walking Tour, a haunted Pub Crawl, or the new Vampire and Occult Tour. The ghosts are out 365 days a year, and tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children age 9-14, and FREE for age 8 and under.

Haunted Comedy Tour - Asheville, NC
You Think You Know Asheville? You’re Dead Wrong. Explore the dark side of Beer City on LaZoom’s Haunted Tour! Learn about Asheville’s strange, sometimes sordid past from our ghoulish guides. You’ll laugh! You’ll scream! You’ll discover mysteries and chilling tales of scandal and murder on the blood-stained streets of this picturesque town! Participants must be 17+ years of age. Haunted Tours depart from the LaZoom Room at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville.

Haunted Cotton Exchange Ghost Tour - Wilmington, NC
Visitors on this ghost tour posted pictures and stories of the ghostly apparitions they saw on their adventure. If you’re brave enough, pay a visit to this 365-day a year walking tour, sponsored by Tour Old Wilmington History Walking Tours. Children under 12 free with family—all others $12.

Haunted Wilmington - Wilmington, NC
If you’re brave enough, make a visit to North Carolina’s superlative ghost tour, as seen across TV networks and in various publications, and voted among the “Top 5 Ghost Walks in America” by USA Today. Choose from a traditional ghost walk, or sip spirits while you hunt for ghosts, in the haunted pub crawl. Call for reservations: (910) 794-1866.

Historic Ghostwalk - Elizabeth City, NC
Presented by the Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association, the proceeds of this seasonal ghost walk (check website for schedule) are earmarked for historic preservation. Enjoy the storytelling, historic architecture, and perhaps even a specter sighting if you’re lucky. Tickets $12, $10 with Military I.D. Oct 12th is the Pre-show at Maguire Theatre. Dates are Oct. 13 & 14, 2017 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Myst3ry Ghost Tours - Winston-Salem, NC
Designed for the hardcore ghost-lover, this 2-3 hour tour aboard the “Mystery Machine” covers every square inch of paranormal territory available, in both the Winston-Salem and North Myrtle Beach area. $30 per person. Call 6787-GHOSTS to schedule tour. The Winston-Salem tour starts and ends at the McDonalds at Hanes Mall. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and visits 19 haunted locations. The Calabash tour starts and ends down by the water way by Hurricane Fleet. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and visits 13 area locations; however, you get to hear about 7 other local legends during the tour.

New Bern Ghostwalk - New Bern, NC
This October, the New Bern Historical Society presents their long-lived ghostwalk, with chilling tales to accompany the creepiest spots in town. Prices increase later in the month, so buy yours early to score a frightfully wonderful discount! 2017 Dates are October 26-28, 2017. A family-friendly event that combines historic spirits, talented local volunteer actors, historic sites not normally open to the public, and a fun-filled, creative environment. Meet spirits at 13 different historic ghost haunts including homes, churches, and theatres. Enjoy the ghostly actors who will share their spirited stories in the very locations that their characters lived and visited. This year all of the ghosts sites except the cemetery are indoor sites.

Queen City Ghost Tours - Charlotte, NC
Witness the tour that’s been scaring its victims for the past twenty years! Not recommended for children under the age of eight, guests will uncover the spooky sites and stories from a Charlotte, a city steeped in ghoulish history. Adults $15, children $8. Purchase tickets online.

Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tours - Raleigh, NC
Touring multiple haunted spots, including the Raleigh City Cemetery and Moore’s Square, this hour-and-a-half ghost walk departs on Fridays and Saturdays. While family-friendly, its spooky scares are not recommended for children under age eight. Tickets are $15 for adults and must be purchased in advance.

Village Craftsmen Ghost and Historic Walking Tours - Ocracoke, NC
With two tours being offered, these walking tours take visitors around Ocracoke Island to explore its rich history from colonial times to modern tales of the supernatural. While not required, reservations are highly recommended for these 90-minute tours. Prices are $15 for adults, $10 for children 6 to 12.

Where Shadows Walk - Franklin, NC
Where Shadows Walk, Haunted History Tours of Western North Carolina run year-round; however, days of operation change with the season. All tours are 2 hours long. For the Franklin Ghost tour or the Moonshine and Murder tour, meet the tour guide in front of the Macon County Historical Museum (Address: 36 West Main Street Franklin, NC 28734). For the Sylvia Ghost Tour, meet at the top of the stairs at the old Jackson County Courthouse (310 Kenner St. Sylva, NC). ​