Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Overview
Set out on an unforgettable adventure through Raleigh’s eerie streets with our thrilling walking ghost tour!
Led by a seasoned local guide who blends expert knowledge of haunted history with masterful storytelling, this tour will take you to the city's most haunted sites.
As you wander through the district, uncover chilling tales of the lost colony of Sir Walter Raleigh and the ghostly echoes of Civil War battles. Each stop on this mile-long journey is steeped in intrigue and mystery.
Stand on haunted ground at iconic sites like the State Capitol, White-Holman House, Haywood Hall, and the Executive Mansion. Though we can’t enter private buildings, the stories shared will transport you back in time, immersing you in the spectral presence that lingers.
This tour offers more than just a walk—it’s an engaging experience that will leave you captivated and spooked.
Join us for an evening of ghostly exploration and discover why Raleigh is known as one of the South’s most haunted cities!
What's Included
- Highly researched history
- Well-trained and knowledgeable guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1 East Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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1 E Edenton St
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
211 New Bern Pl
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Haywood Hall House and Gardens
8 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Executive Mansion
8 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heck-Andrews House
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nash Square
8 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Death and Taxes
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
City of Raleigh Museum
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Highly researched history.
- Well-trained and knowledgeable guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Highly researched history
- Well-trained and knowledgeable guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
