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    Haunted History Walking Tour in Richmond

    Walk Shockoe Bottom for haunted history and Edgar Allan Poe tales

    4.4 stars• 23 reviews

    Duration

    1.5–2 hours

    Includes

    Walking tour, guide, stories

    Highlights

    Explore Richmond’s macabre true history on a leisurely 1.5–2 hour walking tour through Shockoe Bottom. Hear ghost stories, local legends, and the history behind them as your guide leads the way.

    • Walk through Shockoe Bottom with a guide
    • Hear stories of the Ghoul of Richmond, Chris Baker
    • Visit Lumkin’s Jail, once called the Devil’s Half-Acre
    • Stop at the Poe Museum and learn Poe connections
    • Explore haunted and historical sites as route and stories vary

    Things to know

    This is a walking tour lasting approximately 1.5–2 hours. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and umbrellas.

    Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel and cannot be rebooked to another tour, you will receive a refund minus fees within five to ten business days. If the operator cancels due to weather/unforeseen incidents, you will receive a full refund within five to ten business days.

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    FAQs

    Bring comfortable shoes, water, and umbrellas.

    This is a leisurely walking tour through Shockoe Bottom.

    The tour includes stops at the Poe Museum, the area known as the Devil’s Half-Acre (Lumkin’s Jail), and other haunted and historical sites in Shockoe Bottom.

    Meeting details

    1700 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23223

    Experience provided by Strange True Tours

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    Review summary

    4.4
    Very Good
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    Jeffrey and Jane lead these walking and bike tours with genuine passion and deep knowledge of New Orleans. Reviewers consistently praise Jeffrey's Anne Rice tour as a standout experience, noting how he brings the author's world to life while weaving in fascinating historical context. Even non-fans found themselves captivated by his storytelling and personable style. Jane gets equally enthusiastic praise for her impressive command of French Quarter history and colorful local characters, with guests appreciating the focus on authentic history rather than tourist gimmicks. The tours cover lesser-known parts of the city alongside famous spots, with guides who clearly love sharing their expertise. Several visitors called their experience the highlight of their New Orleans trip. The Anne Rice tour particularly resonates with fans, visiting key locations from her life and work, including recent filming sites. A couple of reviews mention interpersonal conflicts between tour guides on the street, though these seem to be isolated incidents rather than typical experiences. Overall, guests leave with memorable stories, local recommendations, and a much richer understanding of the city's fascinating history.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Jeffrey was great on the Anne Rice tour. I went with my partner, who is an avid fan of her work and me, who never read any of her works, enjoyed the tour. He was very friendly and personable. You will see some great sights on this tour, and he knows everything there is to know about Anne Rice. Highly recommend booking with him.

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    Alex S.

    March 27, 2024

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Jeffrey was great on the Anne Rice tour. I went with my partner, who is an avid fan of her work and me, who never read any of her works, enjoyed the tour. He was very friendly and personable. You will see some great sights on this tour, and he knows everything there is to know about Anne Rice. Highly recommend booking with him.

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    Alex S.

    March 27, 2024

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