Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around the Monroe Park campus as we explore stories that are often left out of your typical college brochures. Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historic neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales:
The grim history of Monroe Park that lies hidden under the well-tended landscape of today, a hospital-turned-student dorm that still houses the spirits of long-departed patients, the ghosts of a landmark theater, and more...
Your Guide will share with you t...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
821 Cafe
Look for the guide in front of 821 Cafe at the corner of West Cary Street and South Cherry Street. They will be waiting for you wearing clothing with a Haunts of Richmond logo.
Return
Itinerary
1
Altria Theater
Pause outside the Altria Theater, an ornate Richmond landmark originally opened in 1927 as the Mosque. Your guide will discuss its unusual architecture, colorful entertainment history, and the eerie stories associated with generations of performers, employees, and visitors. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the theater.
15 minutes
2
VCU - Compass Plaza
At the heart of the VCU campus are dark history tales that hide amidst the modern academic architecture. Hear about how this space has changed over the years and what happened here in days gone by.
15 minutes
3
Scott House
Pause outside the Scott House, a grand Beaux-Arts mansion completed in 1911 and inspired by the architecture of France. Your guide will share stories from the property’s past, including a sinister local legend and reports of unexplained activity within and around the house. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the building.
10 minutes
4
Pause outside Ginter House, the elaborate former home of Richmond businessman and philanthropist Lewis Ginter. Your guide will trace the building’s transformation from private residence to library and university landmark, along with reports of unexplained activity associated with the property. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the building.
15 minutes
5
Pause outside the VCU Honors College, a residence and academic building with a strikingly modern appearance and a surprisingly unsettling reputation. Your guide will share stories of tragedy, unexplained disturbances, and reported activity that once troubled students and staff. This is an exterior stop; the tour does not enter the building.
10 minutes
6
Monroe Park
Begin in Monroe Park, Richmond’s oldest municipal park and the landmark that gives VCU’s surrounding campus its name. Your guide will explore chapters from the park’s long and sometimes troubled history, including unsettling events, local legends, and stories of unexplained encounters. This is an outdoor public space.
Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around the Monroe Park campus as we explore stories that are often left out of your typical college brochures. Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historic neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales:
The grim history of Monroe Park that lies hidden under the well-tended landscape of today, a hospital-turned-student dorm that still houses the spirits of long-departed patients, the ghosts of a landmark theater, and more...
Your Guide will share with you t...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
821 Cafe
Look for the guide in front of 821 Cafe at the corner of West Cary Street and South Cherry Street. They will be waiting for you wearing clothing with a Haunts of Richmond logo.