Prepare to get the ultimate scare on a ghost tour of Alexandria designed for those brave enough to uncover the spirits and hauntings of Old Town in the dead of night.
Take a deep dive into the dark underbelly of one of the nation’s most haunted cities and join us on our Alexandria Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour. Get ready for over an hour of terrifyingly true stories and the chilling locations that harbor them.
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The Alexandria Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour takes you to 8 to 11 locations while introducing you to the harrowing tales that gave these otherworldly hotspots their haunted reputation. Experience the depths of Alexandria’s dark side and walk in the footsteps of Alexandria’s most notable residents on a haunted history tour filled with locations and stories not found on other tours. Experience haunted Alexandria in the dead of night - book your tour now!
Where to Meet, Park, and Directions
Ice Well at 138 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA
Visit parkopedia.com for the most up-to-date parking info.
There are several parking spots and street parking in the area around Kimball Theater and on Richmond Road. In the event you cannot find parking, you may use the Prince George Parking Garage here for $1/hr.
Jennifer Sizemore
Our tour guide Buzz was really knowledgeable and took us to places I had never been! It was great.. a nice blend of history and ghosts!
Evan Schauer
Awesome tour very personal experience and good storytelling
Joy Charles
A really fun walking tour with just the right balance of ghost stuff and historical stuff to please all our different personalitied party members.
The Ramsey House
One of the oldest homes in Alexandria, the Ramsey House is said to be inhabited by its stylish original owners, who are frequently felt throughout the home.
The Shafer House
One of the more tragic locations on our tour, the Shafer House is home to a horrific event that claimed the life of one of its inhabitants who’s yet to leave the home.
The Nightmare House
Haunted since 1777, the Nightmare House earned its moniker due largely to the fact that residents and guests experienced horrendous nightmares during their stay.
Alexandria’s rich history includes significant historical events such as battles, epidemics, and unfathomable tragedies. Port City has been the site of turmoil and misfortune throughout the years, leaving behind a legacy of ghostly tales and haunting legends.
Though Alexandria has seen its fair share of tragedy, the Civil War remains one of the biggest contributors to the city’s harrowing hauntings. Occupied by Union troops, Alexandria served as a crucial hub for both the Union and Confederate forces. The perils of this war left a permanent stain on Port City and left a city filled with restless, tortured souls. Of course, the bloody battles aren’t the only thing that left a line of lingering spirits.
Outbreaks of incurable diseases and devastating natural disasters resulted in hundreds of early demises, adding to the number of spirits and hauntings that make up the city’s otherworldly aura. Combined with a plethora of tragic deaths, Alexandria is known as one of the most haunted cities in the nation.
The Alexandria Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour takes you on a journey into the heart of the city’s hauntings, introducing you to the stories that have captivated the ghostly community for years and keeps paranormal investigators coming back for more. Explore the city like never before on one of the top Alexandria VA ghost tours – book your tour tonight!
Limbs were once piled high in Alexandria’s streets, painted red with the blood of soldiers from multiple wars. The avenues ... reeked of copper and the salty taste of blood. Alexandria was not a pleasant town. What you see today, its picturesque glory, its hipster veneers, was once caked in tragedy, murder, and mayhem. Learn of its past, a past that tells the true tale of Alexandria’s history.
You delight in things that go bump in the night and revel in spine-chilling tales of horror and haunting. You’re not the on ... ly one. Did you know that there’s a branch of tourism called Dark Tourism? It’s a whole community. Some folks like to go to the beach, some like to unwind looking at mountains, some like to skydive, or base jump off bridges, and some love nothing more than to take pictures of a serial killer’s house. You’re not alone. Collect a few more campfire thrillers on our tour of haunted Alexandria. Embark on a petrifying adventure with our tour guide and learn the spine-chilling secrets behind this beautiful city.
Your blood turns to quicksilver, fast, mercury quick, hot, and bothered. Your heart is about to burst out of your chest. The ... hairs on the back of your nape stand up. Your brain goes into overdrive and floods your body with hormones – the type that forms connections, the sexy sort of connections. There’s a reason why horror movies have long been associated with date nights. There’s a reason why girls love bad boys. And boys go gaga for bad girls. We love danger; it’s instinctual.
The ghosts of soldiers sent to Alexandria’s makeshift hospitals during several wars still haunt the streets of Old Town. An ... d there are plenty of local accounts from people who have heard their dying moans, still pleading for relief hundreds of years after their deaths. Discover the dark side of American History on our haunted Alexandria tour and encounter blood-chilling ghosts of the city’s blood-soaked past.
Alexandria is just a couple of train stops from DC. Most folks that come to Port City came while they were vacationing and do ... ing the Capitol huddle. Well, sooner or later, you just need to get away from it all. You just need to unwind and get a fresh wind that’s not so political, not so heavy on the history, and not so red-white-and-blue. Alexandria is an outskirt town that takes you back in time to an era where alliances weren’t that forged and set in stone, when betrayals were an everyday occurrence, and where cutthroats and highwaymen roamed the streets.
“Faced with the choice, George Washington actually preferred the sound of bullets whizzing by his head in battle over the s ... ound of silence.” — Daniel O’ Brian.
Alexandria was George Washington’s hometown. The father of our independence, a man who had stones the size of Mount Everest, a man so full of grit that even the Reaper had to ask permission from him – “Tis well,” his last words – roamed the streets of Port City when he was baking our independence in his brain. Learn a bit about his childhood years and what forged him into the titan he ultimately became.
Alexandria Ghosts Phantoms of the Potomac
ARE YOU READY TO EXPERIENCE ALEXANDRIA’S MOST THRILLING GHOST TOUR? From natives who lived here thousands of years ago to John Smith and the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, join us for an unflinching look into the city’s history, and tales of its real hauntings.
Tour Meeting Location: All ghost tours meet at Market Square, 301 King St., in front of the fountain across the street from Subway and Sur la Table.
Tour Times: Daily @ 8PM
Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Alexandria Ghosts Spirits and Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Take this Alexandria Spirits and Spirits haunted pub crawl tour and add some fun into your work week! This quick but fun tour will take you to four stops for up to two hours. This tour price does not include tastings or tours of the facilities.
Tour Meeting Location: All pub crawl tours meet at 138 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Tour Times: Daily @ 6PM
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Walking in Washington's Footsteps Old Town Alexandria Colonial History Tour
Join us for an authentic adventure through the footsteps of our very first president. Whether you're looking to walk through the exact same space where Washington performed drills during his time as a military officer or visit the founding father's favorite pub, we've got you covered for a thoroughly enchanting experience through American history.
Tour Meeting Location: All tours meet at Market Square, 301 King St., in front of the fountain across the street from Subway and Sur la Table.
Tour Times: Daily @ 11AM
Tour Length: Approximatel 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
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