Asheville, NC is currently recognized as a
hotspot among American cities for a number of reasons. We are lauded for our beer, our scenery, our artist scene, and even
our hipsters. But did you know that this small city, nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, is also a hub of paranormal activity?! (dum, dum, dummm).
There are no less than 10 haunted tours of Asheville. And each offers a unique twist on the chilling tales of the city’s history and culture.
Ghost and Haunt Tour
This 90-minute walking tour leaves from the heart of downtown, and is a leisurely walk of less than a mile. Tour directors guarantee that guest will have the opportunity to take paranormal pictures every night. So step into the world of the unknown as your hear stories of the unexplained and strange. One story starts in Asheville, but ends many miles, and several states, away.
$18 for Adults, $10 for Children 8 to 14. Call 828-355-5855 or click here.
The Ghost Hunters of Asheville Tours
Marketed as Asheville’s only interactive ghost tour, the
Ghost Hunters offer free access to ghost-hunting equipment for everyone on their tour…and paranormal photos are guaranteed. Their website lists 2 different private tours currently available.
The Downtown Spirits Tour is marketed as, “1/3 ghost stories, 1/3 paranormal information, 1/3 Asheville history.”
The Haunted Montford Stroll takes guests through the alleys and byways of one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods.
$18 for Adults, $10 for Children 8 to 14. Call 828-779-HUNT or click here.
Haunted History and Murder Mystery Trolley Ghost Tour
Asheville’s red trolley dares their riders to sit back in their seats as they illuminate the city’s dark side. The tour is full of “spirits and spies, ghosts and goblins,” and many more alliterative pairings sure to make your knees knock and turn your legs to linguine. (How’d we do?) Learn about the child spirits at the haunted hospital, Asheville-based Nazi agents, the haunting of one of Asheville’s most popular bars, and much more.
$21 for Adults, $10 for Children 5 to 11. Call 828-251-TOUR or click here.
3 Tours from Haunted Asheville
Haunted Asheville, the organization that claims to run the original and oldest ghost stories in town, offers 3 great tours from a variety of perspectives.
The Classic Walking Tour takes guests on an easy-to-walk tour of scenic downtown Ashville, all while sharing stories of Asheville’s legends and history.
The Biltmore Village Mystery Tour covers everything from curses to interdimensional kangaroos. And “spirits truly flow” on the
Haunted Pub Crawl, which allows guests to try the wares as they tour the most haunted taverns in town.
$20 for Adults, $15 for Children ages 8 to 14 (except Pub Tour). Call 828-398-GOST or click here.
Historic Riverside Cemetery Walking Tour
Hidden in the back of the historic Montford neighborhood, on rolling hillsides covered in trees older than the city, rests the Riverside Cemetery. Visitors on the 60-minute tour of the Victorian-style garden cemetery will hear stories of “the famous and the humble,” including a few nationally-known personalities, like authors
Thomas Wolfe and
O’Henry and artist
Kenneth Nolan.
$20 for Adults, $12 for Students. Call 828-777-1014 or click here.
LaZoom Haunted Comedy Ghost Tour
What says spooky better than a bus full of screaming passengers?
LaZoom hosts a tour where you can laugh and scream as you are told tales of murder, deceit, scandals, and ghosts. Unopened containers are welcome (if you’re over 21), so bring a few bottles for you and your friends to enjoy. And don’t forget your camera! Photos of spooks and spectres are guaranteed!
$22.47 for Adults 17 and older only. Call 828-225-6932 or click here.
The Vampire and Occult Tour of Asheville
From Asheville’s own ghost-hunting celeb,
Joshua P. Warren, comes a tour of the parts of Asheville you don’t always see in the day. Haunted Asheville hosts this 2-hour walking tour for those who want something different from the usual tourist experience. Guides explain what masonry is about, give the full scoop on the local vampire scene, and take you by “demon possessed” buildings downtown.
$20 for Adults, $15 for Children 9 to 14, ages 8 and under free. Book online.
Asheville is a super cool city (and they didn’t even have to pay me to say that).
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