Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
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3.9/5
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Is Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour worth booking?
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour is a 1.3-hour experience in Richmond, United States, from $24 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (7)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $24 per person
Discover the eerie beauty of Richmond's turn of the century Franklin Street. Home to many notable and beautiful landmarks, it's easy to see why spirits of days past would still linger here today. Featuring the Jefferson
What you get
About this experience
Discover the eerie beauty of Richmond's turn of the century Franklin Street. Home to many notable and beautiful landmarks, it's easy to see why spirits of days past would still linger here today. Featuring the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, Main Street Library, Ellen Glasgow House, and other haunted locations, this tour offers a unique glimpse into downtown Richmond's westward expansion.
What's included
Included
- Professional Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Pause outside The Jefferson Hotel, one of Richmond’s most celebrated architectural landmarks. Your guide will explore its lavish history, famous alligator tradition, and the many reports of unexplained activity associated with the hotel over the years. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the hotel.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Pause outside Linden Row Inn, a picturesque collection of nineteenth-century row houses with deep ties to Richmond’s social and architectural history. Your guide will discuss the property’s literary associations with Edgar Allan Poe and share the haunting stories connected with the inn and its surroundings. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the buildings.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Pause outside Richmond’s historic Main Library, an architectural landmark on Franklin Street. Your guide will share the unusual story of Lewis Ginter’s personal library, now preserved within the building’s Special Collections, along with the eerie accounts associated with it. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the library.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Pause outside the longtime home of Ellen Glasgow, the distinguished Richmond author who received the Pulitzer Prize for her novel In This Our Life. Your guide will explore Glasgow’s life, literary achievements, and enduring connection to the house, along with reports of unexplained activity associated with the property. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the residence.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Pause outside the VCU Brandcenter, where a surviving carriage house recalls the property’s earlier residential history. Your guide will discuss the building’s past and a recent paranormal investigation that produced fascinating results. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the building.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Explore West Franklin Street, once one of Richmond’s most fashionable residential corridors and still home to an extraordinary collection of historic architecture. Your guide will introduce the neighborhood and share eerie tales, local legends, and shorter stories connected with its surviving mansions, former residents, and vanished landmarks. This portion of the tour takes place outdoors.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Richmond
Intersection of W Franklin Street & N Adams Street; Outside of the Jefferson Hotel
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Intersection of W Franklin Street & N Adams Street; Outside of the Jefferson Hotel
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
- Haunts of Richmond
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Franklin Street ghosts
Enjoyed the walking tour & the history lessons. Leigh & Chris were very personable. Would like to have a little more spook factor! We talked about the John Marshall Hotel but didn't walk down to the hotel.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us! We appreciate the feedback and we’re glad that you enjoyed the tour on the whole. We hope that you can join us again soon.
via Viator
Entertaining but the 30+ group was too large.
Z was entertaining but there were too many people on the tour. Please considering splitting up such large groups. Ghost tours are so much better when the group is smaller and the atmosphere is more intimate.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us Laura! We’re glad that Zoe was able to provide you with an entertaining tour. We understand and agree that smaller tours can be more pleasing, but we also want to try to share our stories with anyone who is interested in joining us. You did experience one of our tours at maximum capacity that night, and we do try and balance the demand for our tours with the best possible guest experience. We greatly appreciate your feedback, and I hope that you will consider joining us again on another occasion.
via Viator
GHOST STORIES AROUND RICHMOND
The tour girl was awesome, she put a lot of enfasi and passion in her stories. It was a great walk around Richmond with “ghost stories”.
Response from the operator: We’re glad that you enjoyed your tour with us. If you can send us an email to let us know what we could have done better to get the 5-star experience that we strive to provide, we would greatly appreciate it. You can contact us at info@hauntsofrichmond.com
via Tripadvisor
Great tour of downtown Richmond
This was a wonderful tour of this area of Richmond. The guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the city. They were very friendly and interesting to listen to. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for joining us and for the kind review! We hope that you can join us again on another occasion.
via Tripadvisor
Spooky History!
We enjoyed our ghost tour around Franklin and learned a lot about the history of the city, in particular the sites around our tour. For example, I had no idea Edgar Allen Poe had ties to Richmond! Our guide was very animated and knowledgeable and, unlike the a previous reviewer, our tour did last the whole 90 minutes advertised.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us on a tour! We’re glad that you enjoyed your time with us and that you learned some of our spooky history along the way, including Richmond’s ties to our beloved Mr. Poe. We hope that you can join us for another tour soon!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $24 to $27
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Richmond.
How much does Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour cost?
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Prices start at $24 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Richmond usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.3 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 Richmond is not rushed.
Is Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Richmond, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Phantoms of Franklin 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 Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour?
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Around 2 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 Richmond 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 Richmond and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Phantoms of Franklin 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 Richmond 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 Richmond?
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Richmond mixes Civil War and Black history tours with urban whitewater rafting on the James River, Hollywood Cemetery walks, mural rides and brewery crawls. On Outty we rank every Richmond experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond, Richmond Downtown Walking Tour, Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours. 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 Richmond?
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April to June and September to October. 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 Richmond?
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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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