True Tales of Wilmington's Haunting History: A Walking Tour
Overview
Step into the intriguing past of Old Wilmington on this 90-minute walking tour, where you’ll experience true tales of Wilmington's dark history, eccentric characters, and unexplained occurences.
Led by 5-star storyteller Steven S. Little, a 30+ year resident of Wilmington, this small-group tour is only 12 guests or less, ensuring an intimate and engaging experience. Discover real stories like the Enforcer of Paradise Alley and a shocking celebrity scandal that even locals don't know the full truth about.
This tour isn't gimmicky "ghost stories" or touristy tropes. If you're looking for a "Ghost Tour" alternative, please join us for a unique exploration of Wilmington's haunting history with a professional storyteller.
- 90-minute walking tour through Historic Downtown Wilmington.
- Small groups of 12 guests or less for a personal experience.
- Hear haunting true tales, not ghost stories, from a local expert.
- Learn about Wilmington's dark history and forgotten characters.
What's Included
- Factual Insights into Wilmington’s true crimes, mysteries, scandals, and unexplained events
- Only 12 guests or less on each tour. Small groups allow for a more engaging tour.
- Historical commentary and storytelling
- In-person guide
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
Meeting Location
18 South Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401, 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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Downtown Wilmington
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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
- Dog Friendly
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Factual Insights into Wilmington’s true crimes, mysteries, scandals, and unexplained events.
- Only 12 guests or less on each tour. Small groups allow for a more engaging tour.
- Historical commentary and storytelling.
- In-person guide.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Transportation to/from the meeting point.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the True Tales of Wilmington's Haunting History: A Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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 True Tales of Wilmington’s Haunting History: A Walking Tour 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
- Factual Insights into Wilmington’s true crimes, mysteries, scandals, and unexplained events
- Only 12 guests or less on each tour. Small groups allow for a more engaging tour.
- Historical commentary and storytelling
- In-person guide
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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
- Dog Friendly
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
