
Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
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4.7/5
Based on 2,139 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour worth booking?
Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour is a 2-hour experience in Asheville, United States, from $27 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 2,139 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (2,139)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $27 per person
Experience the spookiest sites of downtown Asheville with your expert local guide. Enjoy hair-raising tales and dark history! Created & owned by Joshua P. Warren, this is Asheville's original and ultimate ghost adventure
What you get
About this experience
Experience the spookiest sites of downtown Asheville with your expert local guide. Enjoy hair-raising tales and dark history! Created & owned by Joshua P. Warren, this is Asheville's original and ultimate ghost adventure! See why we've always been rated #1!
What's included
Included
- Local guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Pack Square
An Asheville mayor killed himself in the Jackson building. How may people have jumped from the top? And why is there a bulls-eye on the sidewalk below? Learn about the ghoul of the old jail, Thomas Wolfe's ghost, Helen's Bridge, and more!
15 minutes here
Grove Arcade
Hear the controversial story of the murder of Helen Clevenger in the Battery Park Hotel, and why a blood-red haze is said to appear around her murder-room window on the anniversary of the tragedy.
10 minutes here
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
This building's architect is entombed in the wall of this church, and his apparition is seen roaming in the night, gazing, in awe, at the world-class dome he constructed with a secret method.
10 minutes here
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
The spirits of the great author (Look Homeward, Angel), and his brother, roam the halls of this storied mansion. Thomas Wolfe even wrote about spirits before he died at age 37. Wait till you hear the full story!
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Pritchard Park
This is where troops rallied before the "Battle of Asheville" in the Civil War. Southern ghosts still violently shove some people to the ground, and spectral drums are heard beating in the night.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Asheville
Meet 10 minutes before your tour time in the alleyway behind the Asheville Masonic Temple, at 80 Broadway Street. You need to enter the alleyway from the HomeTrust Bank side of the street.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet 10 minutes before your tour time in the alleyway behind the Asheville Masonic Temple, at 80 Broadway Street. You need to enter the alleyway from the HomeTrust Bank side of the street.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Joshua P. Warren Tours: Asheville & Vegas
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are strongly advised
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 2,136 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
2,136 verified traveler reviews for Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great way to learn more history about Asheville!
My husband and I love going on ghost tours in every city we visit because it’s a great way to learn about the history behind a place! Our guide Tad was very knowledgeable and knew so much about Asheville! He was super funny and we really enjoyed our walk! Be sure to wear comfy shoes and clothes because there are some inclines on the walk! And don’t forget water!
via Viator
Great walking tour
Loved the walking tour. Christian our guide was great. Very knowledgeable and funny. Enjoyed all his stories. His wife was great too!
via Tripadvisor
Two thumbs up
We enjoyed the walk, I would highly recommend. Tad was very animated and engaging with our group. .
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this tour!
The tour was superb and Tadd was an awesome guide. We had a fairly small group, including some teens and preteens. There is quite a bit of walking, some uphill, but not so bad that we couldn't handle it. Enough story stops to catch our breath. Tadd did an excellent job sharing the history of Asheville and how it came to be the city that it is today, along with several of the town's hauntings. We will definitely be back for his Supernatural Tour in the near future!
via Tripadvisor
Good Time
My daughter and I really enjoyed the tour. Tad was great and he knew so much Asheville history. I would recommend doing the tour as early as you can we waited until our last day. Would have liked to explore so our the sites we visited
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 749
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
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Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Asheville.
How much does Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour cost?
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Prices start at $27 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Asheville usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Asheville is not rushed.
Is Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 2,139 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Asheville, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?
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Around 749 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Asheville can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Asheville and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Asheville within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Asheville?
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Asheville pairs Biltmore Estate visits with Blue Ridge Parkway waterfall tours, brewery crawls through one of the densest beer scenes in America, and guided hikes in Pisgah. Biltmore ticket handling and parkway route detail are what to check. On Outty we rank every Asheville experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville, Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views, Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Asheville?
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April to June and October for autumn colour. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Asheville?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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