Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Your Ghost Host will guide you on a fascinating exploration of Shockoe Bottom, the oldest and most haunted neighborhood in Richmond, where over 400 years of history have produced an ample share of those caught between this world and the next.
Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Meet your Ghost Guide at the corner of 20th & East Main Streets, outside The Poe Museum, to depart on your tour of Historic Shockoe Bottom. The tour will include tales at a number of local landmarks, including the following: • The Old Stone House which now serves as the cornerstone of The Poe Museum. • An old tobacco warehouse that is now an art gallery and church, but once served as a Florida hospital during the Civil War. • Masons Hall which has loomed over Shockoe Bottom since the 1780s. It's more than just the Masons that inhabit this historic and mysterious building. • And more sites of historic hauntings...
Options
Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Evening with Valerie...
Getaway40101056571,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valerie was awesome. We really enjoyed her presentation. Lots of history, lots of great stories. We also appreciated the fact that the stories have all been verified.
Amazing History & Fascinating Stories
W3180TXrachelb,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing and fun tour! I’ve lived in Richmond my whole life and still learned so much! We really enjoyed our Shadows of Shockoe tour. The stories and history of the area was so fascinating. I learned so much from our knowledgeable tour guide Valerie! She did an awesome job, highly recommend!
History & Haunts
chrissys489,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a lovely time learning more about the history of the area and the different types of spooks that linger. Chris was a great guide and took questions in stride and included tibits on points that I was interested in. I would definitely recommend this to others!
Shockhoe Ghost Tour
sarahbE3038CA,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valerie was a fantastic tour guide. We had a great tour despite the weather!
Great time even in the rain
juliesD902TQ,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Val was our tour guide and she was awesome and so informative. It was rainy and a little cold but it was still so much fun.
Amazing time!
Venture13368360284,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic experience! Valarie did an amazing job! Very detailed oriented regarding the historical aspects of Richmond with the tour and general questions.
Awesome Time!
kendylg2026,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went during a Bachelorette trip, and Valerie was great. It was rainy, but she still came out and showed us a great time. It was a fun time learning about the history of Richmond.
Not what I expected
rochellew469,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I was so excited to go on this tour with my family and felt like there was great potential for storytelling . Shockoe bottom has a rich history. My family and I were sadly disappointed with the tour guide. She was very nice and animated but the stories were all disjointed and she kept laughing at her own jokes. Unfortunately we were bored and ready to leave after 1 hour and 45 minutes. I would not recommend this particular tour guide to my friends or family.
Girls night tour with Martha
kathryny162,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lot of fun on girls night tonight with Martha. She did phenomenal and kept us entertained. Would recommend for another girls night. Look forward to more tours with this company and team
Bored
5MilesToGo,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Introduction was great. Area is fabulous and held so much potential. Tiffany is a very nice person but her story telling was off tonight. My family was bored after the second stop. We kept hoping the next stop would be better, but it wasn’t. I’d consider another tour but with a different host. Maybe.
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