Haunted History Walking Tour in Richmond
Walk Shockoe Bottom for haunted history and Edgar Allan Poe tales
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.
Product ID: CMU9QD
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
