Wilmington Ghosts: Top-Rated Haunted History Tour
4.3
38 Ratings
Wilmington
Uncover the diabolical origins of Wilmington, a city with a demented history and a reputation for terrifying, unearthly activity. Join our top-rated haunted history tour and experience the haunted side of this charming southern city.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - Come see this historic theatre where our guide will tell thrilling tales of performers who never left. Even long after their demise.
- The Cotton Exchange - This historic building was once the epicenter of commerce in Wilmington. Merchants buying and selling cotton are still in the building. Only they are not amongst the living. The ghosts that haunt this historic building are still in the market to this day.
- Lula’s - This haunted pub is frequented by locals and tourists a like. However the pub is also a popular spot for spirits of the dead. Who still frequent their favorite watering hole. Our guide gives a riving tale of how this pub came to be so infamous among ghost enthusiasts.
- Zebulon Latimer House - This haunted home of the affluent in its glory was an architectural marvel. Now it is considered one of the most haunted estates in North Carolina.
- Battleship North Carolina - This ship was part of a dedicated fleet protecting our harbors. This ship is still beloved by its former crew who passed away on board. Our guide tell chilling tales of sailers who dedicated and gave their lives working on board.
What's Included
- Thrilling Ghost Stories
- Local Knowledgeable Guide
- Well Researched History
What's Not Included
- Gratuity
Additional Information
Join us on the best ghost tour in Wilmington!
The city’s charming vintage architecture and welcoming southern appeal mask a history fraught with centuries of carnage and unnerving tales of war, brutal rebellions, and incidents too bizarre to be real. Follow us at Wilmington Ghosts as we uncover the wicked roots that have made this Seaport City a hotspot for chilling supernatural occurrences along the Eastern Seaboard.
Take part in our exciting ghost tour and explore Wilmington’s spooky side.
This is a live, guided walk around the city. Please note, we do not enter private residential or commercial properties.
Location
Wilmington City Hall
North 3rd Street
By the Stairs of Wilmington City Hall at 102 N 3rd Street. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures Shirt and Carrying a Lantern.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(38 Ratings)
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Caroline
Feb 13, 2024
Very enjoyable tour! - Richard did a wonderful job of telling the stories. He made them very realistic. The tour was very informative and interesting. Truly enjoyed this tour.
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Curiosity30336241401
Jan 16, 2024
Excellent Tour Guide - Had an excellent tour with a very entertaining tour guide. Very informative and eye opening. Definitely recommend if you're in Wilmington
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204stormiet
Jan 14, 2024
What a great experience! - I took my twelve-year-old daughter, and we had a blast! Richard was our guide, and you could tell he loves his job, and he is very knowledgeable. I think he could tell my daughter was a bit shy, but he was so sweet and helped her get over that by having her be his little helper. She flourished after that. I am so glad we got Richard as our guide.
We had a really great group as well, everyone was so nice and respectful, I was so into living in the moment I forgot to take pictures, but I feel like that just made it better! It was an unforgettable experience, and I can't wait to come back with the rest of our family!
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Phillip_l
Jan 14, 2024
Great experience! Richard... - Great experience! Richard was very knowledgeable about the local legends and ghost stories of Wilmington. Would definitely recommend!
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Gretchans2023
Dec 28, 2023
Great history lesson! - Our guide was very friendly and fun to be with. The tour was much longer than I thought it would be and the history lesson was amazing. If you’re looking for creepy or just some history on Wilmington it’s worth the money. I suggest the extended tour.
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Elizabeth_o
Dec 24, 2023
Enjoyable tour - We really enjoyed Freddy’s narrative and the walk through Wilmington. However, I agree with previous reviewers in that the tour name was a little misleading. There was a lot of focus on the history of Wilmington, and less on the paranormal.
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Collsg12
Dec 15, 2023
amazing! - amazing guide and lots of cool
stories. as well as a general history and layout of the city. lydia was amazing and so informative
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Anton_d
Nov 23, 2023
Satisfied - Not enough pirate stories more historical stories which are just as interesting but not what was expected
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Cindylu1964
Nov 14, 2023
Freddie was a great guide! - We had Freddie as a guide and he was fantastic. The group consisted only of my daughter and me but he was as enthusiastic as if he had a crowd. Very informative in the “ghost” aspect as well as just the local history. I would recommend especially if Freddie is the guide! Not an overly scary tour but very fun and tons of information about Wilmington!
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Hannahsz8109pj
Jan 16, 2024
They just read from a script - The tour guide read from cards. She mispronounced so many words it was cringy. This ghost tour, I learned too late, is not the one that people talk about or you see the costumed guides around. These tour guides don't wear costumes and are not spooky or entertaining. Our guide had on a t-shirt and leggings. They just read a script to you. People were bored and just checked out. We went on the other ghost tour that meets by the river a few months after and it was soooo much better. I would pass on this tour group.
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