Beaufort, NC Ghost Tour
Breath in the salty air and slip into a darker realm with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours, where dead soldiers and sailors do not slumber, but ebb and flow with the tide.
GET TICKETSJoin a Beaufort, NC ghost tour to uncover its haunting history, unearthing notable sites of ghostly activity and the unnatural beings that lurk within.
Why You Need to Take a Beaufort, NC Ghost Tour
Fishermen, pirates, and sailors once helmed the town of Beaufort, their strange tales and unsavory deeds sending powerful ripples throughout its waters. Their ghastly stories lie just below the surface, ready to be dredged up and retold, breathing fresh life into these lost souls. Prepare for a voyage into troubled waters as Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours reveals tales of ghostly ships and dreaded figures, like the murderous pirate Blackbeard, who left the Hammond House stained with shrieks of death. Plan for a night of chills and thrills on a Beaufort ghost tour, and plunge into the dark and inky reaches of this historic maritime town.
Why is Beaufort, NC So Haunted?
A nautical town at heart, Beaufort, NC remains a city in which the past seems eerily present despite its lengthy history. Lying on land on which the Coree tribe once dwelled before giving way to disease and battle, the region holds a turbulent history marked by anguish and violence. Initially a fishing village, Beaufort has seen the likes of merchants, privateers, and mariners within its sea-flanked borders, many of whom succumbed to unfortunate fates.
Given its coastal location on Beaufort Inlet, the city once known as Fishtown developed into a strong fishing industry before being renamed as Beaufort later. As it grew, its early economies revolved around whaling, fishing, shipbuilding, and lumber, bringing a variety of visitors to its safe harbor. Some were honest members of society, others—like the fearsome Edward Teach and his crew—were more chaotic.
Those early days of Beaufort living were hard-going. Inhabitants faced constant threats throughout their years, from the dangers of sickness to treacherous weather. One only needs to visit its cemeteries to see rows upon rows of such unfortunate victims, including the mass grave of seamen from the Cassie Wright Wreck who froze to death in a gale. Children who died from disease and illness also litter Beaufort’s soil, lying not far off from sea captains and Civil War soldiers, their spirits still not at peace despite the passing years.
As the seaside town of Beaufort evolved, its industries tipped more towards tourism, hoping to draw in enthusiastic travelers by its picturesque location and charming businesses. What is less advertised are the otherworldly beings that occupy its many buildings, awaiting fresh blood to curdle at their spine-tingling tales. Why not oblige them and lend an ear with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours? To uncover more about these spirits of rough seas and bygone days, reserve a spot along our Beaufort ghost tour now!
Why should you tour with us?
If tales of ghastly beings arising from their watery tombs are your cup of tea, a voyage with Beaufort Terrors should be secured on your horizon. Sink into Beaufort’s dark and murky waters to unearth legends of ghost ships, siren-like spirits, and sinister sea captains, entrancing you with their briny lore.
The city of Beaufort harbors an expansive history, spanning from the days before its founding to those beyond the Civil War. Steep yourself in the past through ghostly accounts of its maritime events and renowned figures, like the notorious pirate Blackbeard.
Beaufort is a city flush with lovesick ghosts whose stories are both tragic and poignant. Such is the tale of the ghostly lady of the Langdon House, whose heart was so broken she never recovered.
Most Haunted Places in Beaufort, NC
Cousins Bed and Breakfast
Haunted by a peculiar entity, Cousins Bed and Breakfast contains many curious tales of its resident phantom — a man who might be a murderer or murder victim depending on who you ask.
Hammock House
Believed to be the site where the pirate Blackbeard once resided, the Hammock House holds the screams and stains of a bloody past marred by violent acts.
Old Burying Ground
At more than three hundred years old, the Old Burying Ground harbors both spirit children and undead sailors within its hallowed earth, their apparitions as odd as they are unnerving.
FAQs
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
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