Winston-Salem Ghost Tour: Candlelit Historic Haunts

Winston-Salem

Embark on a 90-minute ghost walking tour of Winston-Salem’s West End Historic District, illuminated by candlelight. Discover the spooky history, tragedies, superstitions, and ghost stories that have haunted this area since the 1700s.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Carolina History & Haunts Historical Ghost Tour of Winston-Salem - 90 minute historical ghost walking tour of Winston-Salem’s West End Historic District, guided by the eerie glow of candlelight. Fun, entertaining, educational, spooky. All Ages.

What's Included

Professional guide
Ghost Tour

What's Not Included

GRATUITIES ARE APPRECIATED!

Additional Information

Join us for a 90-minute candlelit walking tour of Winston-Salem’s West End Historic District, where history meets mystery. This journey will immerse you in the chilling lore that’s been part of this region since its establishment in the mid-1700s. From tragedies and folklore, to historical events and ghostly tales, this old city has seen it all. Many…

Location

West 5th Street & Summit Street Northwest

Meet on the sidewalk on the corner of W 5th Street and Summit Street NW

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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(108 Ratings)

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Vincent_c

Apr 13, 2025

The tour guide was... - The tour guide was awesome. Learned a lot about the town. They guy who did the tour was amazing. I seen he loved doing what he does. I would go again for sure with him. His name was Topher. Very great!

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Katie

Apr 5, 2025

Informative and Interesting - The tour was both informative and interesting. I’ve lived in Winston Salem my whole life and still learned some new things about the history of the west end. It was very kid friendly, our preteens loved it. Definitely end your night with a glass of wine in the historic home at the end of the tour!

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Lahelaki

Mar 15, 2025

Great Guide - Kim was great and informative. She had a lot of energy and I am so glad she is a believer. Good walk, not too far.. Would definitely do it again!

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476meagans

Feb 2, 2025

Excellent way to spend a free evening - Topher was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable about the history of Winston-Salem. I had visited the Reynold House Art Museum that morning (highly recommend if you’re completely new to the area like I was) and a lot of the stories that Topher told expanded on what I had learned there. The tour went over a bit but I was having so much fun that it could have gone longer still.

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Justin_b

Nov 24, 2024

A Must-Do Experience! - If you’re looking for a fascinating blend of history and a touch of the supernatural, this tour is a perfect choice! Our guide Topher was incredibly knowledgeable, weaving together historical facts with captivating ghostly tales in a way that kept everyone engaged from start to finish. His friendly demeanor made the tour feel welcoming and inclusive, and the enthusiasm was contagious—he clearly loves what he does, and it shows! Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about the local legends, this tour delivers an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

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Lawson_b

Nov 3, 2024

Our tour guide was very... - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Winston-Salem and made the tour fun and enjoyable.

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Karen_l

Oct 27, 2024

Great tour! - Tour guide was awesome! We loved his energy and all his knowledge. Would highly recommend. Our college student loved the tour as well.

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William_t

Oct 27, 2024

Ghost tour WS - Tover was great, very knowledgeable of the area and delivered the story's perfect. The walk was easy and the weather was perfect.

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Passport59043101518

Oct 27, 2024

Great Haunt Tour for Halloween! - This tour was fantastic. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. He clearly has researched Winston-Salem and the tour included as much history as haunts which we love. It was a beautiful fall night for a night time walk through the West End. We dined in the West End close by so we could walk to the tour. We have also been on the Charlotte tour which was equally enjoyable.

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