In the spirit of Halloween, we love a good spook. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 7 haunted tours in Raleigh that are sure to give you a good fright.
👻 Haunted History Walking Tour
- Date: Fri., Oct. 22, Fri., Oct. 29, Sun., Oct. 31, Fri., Nov. 26, and Saturdays from now through December
- Time: Various times
- Cost: Pay what you want
- On this tour, members will learn about the history and legacy of 4 different city landmarks and discuss Raleigh hauntings — aka: the perfect combination of haunts and history.
👻 Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
- Date: Every Friday-Sunday and Thurs., Oct. 28
- Time: Various times
- Cost: $15+
- Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you’ll enjoy this 1.5 mile family-friendly walking tour. Tour goers will hear stories of the peg-legged ghost, sneak a peek of the Yarborough House ghosts, visit the Raleigh City Cemetery, and end the tour at Moore Square.
👻 Raleigh Pub Crawl & Haunted Adventure Tour
- Date: Every Friday + Saturday
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: $20
- Explore the dark side of Raleigh while also exploring its various bars + pubs. On this walking tour, patrons will visit 3 bars and pubs while learning about the Capital City’s haunted past.
👻 2021 Dark Raleigh Walking Tour
- Date: Thu., Oct. 28-Fri., Oct. 29
- Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
- Cost: $20+
- The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum bring to life true death and crime stories in this interactive walking tour. Pro tip: The tour is recommended for ages 16 and older.
- Date: Fri., Oct. 22-Sat., Oct. 23 + Fri., Oct. 29-Sat., Oct. 30
- Time: 6:45-9:45 p.m.
- Cost: $10
- Hop on board the Haunted Trolley and discover history, mystery, and lore on this evening tour of Downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places.
👻 Capital City Haunted Stories
- Date: Fri., Oct 22-Sat., Oct. 23
- Time: Various times
- Cost: $30
- Join NC celebrity story teller JD Thomas as he guides groups through spooky Raleigh sights while telling “spine-tingling” stories. Pro tip: Wear good walking shoes.
👻 Raleigh’s Most Terrifying Ghosts, Spirits, and Haunts
- Date: Year round
- Time: Various times
- Cost: $10
- This self-guided tour shares the locations and lore associated with notorious Raleigh ghosts, as well as their burial places.
Looking for more chills + thrills? Check out our story on local ghost stories to learn about the spirits that haunt the NC State Capitol Building and the Historic Oakwood Cemetery — or learn more about statewide haunted spots here.
