Walk the streets of Shockoe Bottom with a Ghost Host who links Richmond’s architectural landmarks to Civil War history, tobacco trade heritage, and local tales of the unexplained. This 90‑minute downtown walking tour blends recorded history with eerie anecdotes at sites like the Old Stone House and Masons Hall.
Walk the streets of Shockoe Bottom with a Ghost Host who links Richmond’s architectural landmarks to Civil War history, tobacco trade heritage, and local tales of the unexplained. This 90‑minute downtown walking tour blends recorded history with eerie anecdotes at sites like the Old Stone House and Masons Hall.
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Night folds over East Main Street and the brick facades of Shockoe Bottom throw long, sharp shadows. The group gathers outside the Richbrau Brewing Company near the corner of 20th and East Main — a small crowd, warm breath visible on cool evenings, flashlights and curiosity in hand. The Ghost Host leads off into narrow streets where tobacco warehouses meet Masons Hall and the stones of the Old Stone House, each stop a hinge between past and present.
easy.
1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Suitable for people who can stand and walk continuously for 90 minutes at a slow-to-moderate pace; moderate fitness recommended.
Meet outside the Richbrau Brewing Company near the corner of 20th & East Main (also noted as outside The Poe Museum); arrive 10–15 minutes early.
The operator lists the route as wheelchair accessible, though some areas are uneven—contact the provider ahead of time to confirm accommodations.
Children can attend but must be accompanied by an adult; content and late-hour atmosphere may not suit very young kids.
Full refund available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; tours may cancel for severe weather.
Shockoe Bottom grew as Richmond’s riverfront commercial heart; its warehouses, market streets, and Masons Hall reflect 18th–19th century trade and Civil War-era uses, including wartime hospitals and later adaptive reuse.
Tours encourage low-impact visitation—stay on public sidewalks, avoid touching fragile historic fabric, and support local preservation by following guide instructions.
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