Walk downtown Manteo by lantern and hear spooky Outer Banks stories
1.25 hours
Guided walking tour,Lantern
Walk through downtown Manteo as your guide leads a lantern-lit ghost tour filled with spooky stories and haunted Outer Banks history. This 1.25-hour tour welcomes all ages and works well for families.
All sales final. No refunds are issued unless OBX Ghost Tours cancels in the event of weather.
Arrive 30 minutes before your tour time for check-in. The last tour group leaves at the listed time (for a 7:30 ticket, arrive between 7:00–7:30; for a 9:00 ticket, arrive between 8:30–9:00).
Wear suitable shoes for walking and bring a water bottle.
No. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price.
307 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo, NC, 27954
The guides here clearly make the experience. Julia gets praised repeatedly for her infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge that extends well beyond ghost stories to cover the broader history of Manteo and the Outer Banks. BJ, Tamma, and Lara also earn enthusiastic shoutouts for being entertaining storytellers who balance spooky tales with genuine historical facts about the area, including fascinating tidbits about the Lost Colony and local pirate lore. This is a comfortable walking tour with manageable distances and places to rest along the way, which guests appreciate. While you shouldn't expect guaranteed paranormal encounters (one reviewer mentions limited ghost activity), people consistently leave happy because the tour delivers interesting local history wrapped in ghost folklore. The guides have great energy and adapt well to different group dynamics. Several reviewers specifically mention getting helpful recommendations for other area attractions, making this a smart early activity during your OBX visit. Worth noting: bring cash if you'd like to tip your guide.
Stacey was an amazing and was such a great tour guide!! Would highly recommend!!
Caitlyn Cullison
July 6, 2026
Stacey was an amazing and was such a great tour guide!! Would highly recommend!!
Caitlyn Cullison
July 6, 2026
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