Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the spookiest sites of downtown Asheville with your expert local guide. Enjoy hair-raising tales and dark history! Created & owned by Joshua P. Warren, this is Asheville's original and ultimate ghost adventure! See why we've always been rated #1!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are strongly advised
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
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!
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.
Options
8PM
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,096 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definite MUST DO while in Asheville
Dawn P,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to be entertained & captivated by the stories of Asheville’s dark past. They are creatively presented & backed by historical evidence, with a sprinkle of paranormal! The fact that the guides are true believers is a bonus!
Ghosts and local legends
P5614CVkatier,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What makes this tour stand out is its balance of history and storytelling. Rather than relying solely on jump scares or exaggerated tales, the guide tells about Asheville’s fascinating past with accounts of hauntings, local legends, and unexplained events. Along the route, visitors learn about some of Asheville’s most iconic buildings, tragic events, and the characters whose stories continue to linger long after their deaths.
Informative as well as entertaning
Happiness18068650686,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide we had was exceptional. He spoke as if he had been on stage many times telling stories with with a flair for drama.
Great Night Out
Companion795282,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, would recommend A+
Great adventure!
S3138AAwillo,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was great! Went to several locations around downtown and hear very interesting and exciting stories from Asheville’s history. Would highly recommend when in town for a visit.
We loved it and got told...
Courtney T,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved it and got told some creepy stories while exploring downtown! Our tour guide Tad was amazing and funny and very smart and fun!
Perfect night out with friends
Sue E,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect evening to here ghosting stories…
Ghosts of Asheville
clairehH6433CG,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and informative tour! I really enjoyed this small-group walking tour of the city, and we learned about so many interesting stories. Our guide was funny and kept things lighthearted as we walking between stops. Highly recommend!
Great value!
Bill D,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great to see and hear about old Asheville. It was a fun experience and Tad was a great guide. Thank you!
Never Asheville
Flounder04,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Do not go to Asheville. Crime, drugs, no law enforcement, abominable life style.
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