Spectres & Shades of Court End Ghost Tour

Storytelling along Clay Street in Historic Court End

Spectres & Shades of Court End Ghost Tour

By Haunts of Richmond

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1h 30m
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Overview

Join us for haunting tales of Richmond's Court End area on a guided walking tour. Take in a unique urban landscape where historic and modern Richmond come together in dramatic fashion, with historic homes, medical buildings, museums, and more. See the home of America's most renowned Supreme Court Chief Justice and hear about the tragic tales that have resulted in hauntings within the historic house.

Learn about a grim resurrectionist who terrified the community in the 1800s and continues to frighten medical students in an architecturally stunning Egyptian building. Move through the area and learn how the regal historic structures and gleaming veneers of modern Richmond belie the tumultuous and eerie history that remains just below the surface.

Activity location

Court End
- 23219, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

500 US-250
- 500 U.S. 250
- 23219, Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Spectres & Shades of Court End Ghost Tour

1h 30m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:00pm

Price details

CA $32.21 x 1 AdultCA $32.21

Total

25% off

Until Thu, 19 Dec

What's included, what's not

Professional Guide
Service charge

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Court End

30m

Our professional guide will meet you in front of the Marriott Hotel and lead you on a haunted history walk through Richmond's Court End. Your first stops will feature haunting tales of buildings that only remain in memory. Stories in this area include "The Brooding Nun" and Richmond's first widely renowned haunted house.

The John Marshall House

15m

This 1790s era home was once the home of one the United States most famous chief justices. Your guide will share haunting and tragic tales about John Marshall and his family that echo in this space in the modern day.

William H. Grant House

15m

Standing prominently on one of Court End's most well preserved streets, the Grant House harbours haunting tales from over 150 years of various use. This one time home also served as a hospital, before being converted into office space for Virginia Commonwealth University.

Egyptian Building

15m

One of the only examples of Egyptian Revival architecture in Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University's Egyptian Building has hosted medical students for over 150 years. This beautiful building features several haunting tales, including that of Richmond's most infamous Resurrectionist (body-snatcher).

The National

15m

The lone remaining theatre from Richmond's once thriving Theatre Row, The National hosts a variety of concerts and performers throughout the year. Your guide will share tales about the spirits from the theater's earlier years that still enjoy spending some time in the limelight.

Location

Activity location

Court End
- 23219, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

500 US-250
- 500 U.S. 250
- 23219, Richmond, Virginia, United States

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