Top Haunted Ghost Tours in the Southeastern U.S.

Some say that Southern hospitality is not always as it seems, especially after the sun goes down and the ghosts, shadow people, and other spirits of the Southeast become restless with the night. For lots of fun during your visit, you can decide for yourself with one of these popular ghost tours of some of the most haunted places in the Southeast.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, often described as charming and captivating, also possesses a mysterious dark side. Recognized by many as America’s most haunted city, exploring the ghosts and eerie past of Savannah is a favorite tourist activity. Tours range from midnight walking tours to authentic hearse experiences.

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, known for its hospitality, hides a tumultuous past filled with pirates, wars, and devastating disasters. Ghost tours in Charleston are immensely popular, offering various unique experiences for visitors.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Ghosts, witches, and many mysterious legends serve as subject matter for popular Williamsburg evening programs:

• Colonial Williamsburg’s Evening Programs featuring explorations of the Historic Area’s mysteries and witch trials. Reservations are required for both.
• Williamsburg Private Tours: Ghost Lantern Tours, offering spooky fun along dark streets.

The Former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia

This infamous penitentiary, known for its bloody history, attracts thousands each year for night tours and ghost hunts. Guided tours lead visitors into the building for exploration until 6 a.m.

Beaufort, North Carolina

This nighttime walking tour in Beaufort explores local legends, pirate tales, and ghost ships, ensuring an entertaining experience for families and friends. Reservations are necessary.

Haunted Memphis Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl

Explore Memphis’s haunted sites by lantern light during the 90-minute Haunted Memphis Tour. Another option is the Haunted Pub Crawl, designed for visitors aged 21 and over, revealing tales of legendary Beale Street haunts.

Nashville, Tennessee

The streets of Music City hold more than just music; delve into the spooky heritage of Nashville on a 90-minute walking tour led by professional lantern-bearing guides. Haunted houses are also featured. Reservations are recommended.

Alexandria, Virginia

With a rich historical background, Alexandria offers tours that combine ghostly folklore and history:

• Alexandria’s Original Ghost and Graveyard Tour, where an 18th-century costumed guide leads visitors by lantern light, sharing ghost stories and legends.
• Alexandria’s Footsteps to the Past: History / Ghost Walk and Talk, a lighthearted tour of ghost sites from March through November.

The Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tours

Guided by a costumed 18th-century guide, this one-hour tour takes visitors through Fredericksburg’s haunted past. Held on Fridays and Saturdays in the fall, reservations are strongly recommended.

Haunted Parkersburg Ghost Tours

Experience the eerie tales of the Virginia Mothman and other legends during this approximately two-hour walking tour, which covers less than two miles through haunted downtown Parkersburg, with no reservations required for scheduled tours.