Beaufort Ghost Walk

Explore Beaufort’s historic streets with a pirate guide and hear researched tales shaped by local folklore. This family-friendly walk brings maritime history and supernatural legends together for an evening of storytelling.

• Discover more than 300 years of Beaufort history and folklore
• Hear stories rooted in local research and storytelling traditions
• Experience a family-friendly mix of history, pirate legends, and supernatural tales
• Bring a camera for photos in public areas

Itinerary

1. Check In

Meet your pirate guide at our downtown Beaufort shop, located at 108 Middle Lane, approximately 10–15 minutes before your tour begins.

2. Begin Your Journey

Leave the modern world behind as your guide leads you through the historic streets of Beaufort, sharing the fascinating history that shaped one of North Carolina's oldest towns.

3. Explore Haunted Beaufort

Visit historic locations while hearing stories of:

Blackbeard and the Golden Age of Piracy

Ghost ships and the Graveyard of the Atlantic

Haunted homes

Colonial Beaufort

Civil War spirits

Local folklore and legends

4. Old Burial Grounds

Explore one of North Carolina's oldest cemeteries and hear the stories of those who still may not have left.

5. Return to Downtown Beaufort

Finish your evening with a new appreciation for Beaufort's remarkable history, and perhaps a few stories you'll never forget.

What's Included

• Complimentary wheelchair use

Important details

• Arrive at least 10 minutes early; tours depart on schedule and cannot wait for late arrivals
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Requires walking about one mile at a relaxed pace on sidewalks, streets, and historic walkways
• The route is wheelchair accessible
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather
• Keep well-behaved pets on a leash
• Stay on sidewalks and designated walkways, and do not enter private property unless directed by your guide
• Silence cell phones before the tour begins
• Smoking, vaping, and alcohol are not permitted during the tour
• Tours operate rain or shine except when severe weather makes conditions unsafe