OBX Ghost Tours- The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Touristic Guide

Use of EMF detectors

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.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

OBX Ghost Tours- The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks

Reviews

4.51

232 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

169

Great low key outdoor event
Tracy H,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Way informative and entertaining. Our tour guide BJ seemed to be really love her job and sharing her wealth of knowledge.
Fun and spooky activity in Manteo
Lela M,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Kids and adults alike loved this tour. We learned a lot and the area is great to explore. I definitely recommend!
Whole lot of nothing
Eric L,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
3.00
No ghost tour. Simply walking around and hearing stories. Guide knew her stuff, but an EMF reader? For what? We didn't go in any buildings. One and done for me.
Good ole fashioned ghost stories
David W,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tama was a great guide! Full of energy and entertaining. Great stories and a good bit of history. Very fun.
BJ was a great tour guide
Dennis L,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It was a fun way to learn about the local history. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and animated. She interacted well with our whole group.