Richmond Adults-Only Ghost Tour: The Dead Don’t Forget
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Discover the darker side of Richmond with the Adults Only The Dead Do Not Forget Richmond Ghost Tour. This 90-minute walking experience takes you through Shockoe Bottom, revealing stories that history books often overlook. Designed for guests ages 16 and older, it offers a deeper look into the city’s haunted past, rooted in real events and local legends.
As you stroll through outdoor locations, you'll hear about Richmond’s haunted sites linked to slavery, imprisonment, and civil war. Expect tales of footsteps, voices, shadowy figures, and sensations that many visitors have reported. This tour isn’t about cheap thrills—it's about understanding the city’s unresolved stories and the spirits that might still linger.
Led by a professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador, this experience combines history and ghost stories to give you a memorable, spine-tingling journey through Shockoe Bottom’s most haunted spots. It’s perfect for those interested in Richmond’s darker history and paranormal traditions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the ghost tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
What age is suitable for this tour?
It's designed for adults and guests aged 16 to 99.
Is the tour accessible for all?
Yes, it is wheelchair accessible and requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
What is included in the tour?
You’ll hear stories of slavery, imprisonment, war, violence, and local hauntings, along with visits to historic exterior sites in Shockoe Bottom and downtown Richmond.
Are food, transportation, or entry fees included?
No, these are not included. The tour covers outdoor locations only, with no entry into buildings or stops requiring admission.
How do I meet the tour group?
Meet at the Reconciliation Triangle Statue, located at 1486 E. Main Street, at the corner of East Main and North 15th Streets, in the public plaza beside the statue.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Stories of slavery, imprisonment, war, violence, loss, forgotten graves, and reported hauntings
- Dark haunted history, local legends, and Richmond ghost stories
- 90-minute adults-only ghost walking tour of Richmond
- Visits to historic exterior locations throughout Shockoe Bottom and downtown Richmond
- Professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Admission or entry into tour stops
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Begin at the Reconciliation Triangle Statue, a memorial connecting Richmond with Liverpool, England, and Benin in West Africa through the history of the slave trade. This stop introduces the central theme: reconciliation isn't the same as forgetting. Learn how Richmond’s role in slavery and forced separation shaped Shockoe Bottom, leaving stories that still demand recognition.
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Stop 2
This stop highlights two of Shockoe Bottom’s most painful histories. The Richmond African Burial Ground was once a resting place for free and enslaved Black residents before being neglected. Nearby stood Lumpkin’s Jail, known as the Devil’s Half Acre, where enslaved people were confined before sale. Discover how burial sites, confinement, and erasure became part of Richmond’s haunted landscape.
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Stop 3
The 17th Street Market was a hub of commerce, filled with vendors, wagons, animals, and travelers. This stop explores how trade, nightlife, and the economy of Shockoe Bottom coexisted with the buying and selling of enslaved people. Hear about the lingering footsteps, voices, smells, and shadows that often remain long after the crowds are gone.
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Stop 4
The site of Libby Prison, a notorious Civil War military prison, marks a dark chapter. Union officers endured hunger, cold, illness, and despair inside a warehouse not meant for confinement. Learn about the 1864 tunnel escape and how the building’s memory persists even after it disappeared.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet at the Reconciliation Triangle Statue, located at 1486 E. Main Street at the corner of East Main and North 15th Streets. Please gather in the public plaza beside the statue.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- 0% refund if cancelled within 24 hours
- May be cancelled due to bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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