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Outer Banks Ghost Tour
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours takes you on a wild ride through the island's haunted history, where lost souls roam the sandy beaches and ghostly whispers echo through the dunes.
GET TICKETSJoin our Outer Banks ghost tour to discover the true buried treasures of ghostly lore lurking beneath the sandy shores of this seaside haven.
Why You Need to Take an Outer Banks Ghost Tour
Surrounded by shimmering coastal waters and teeming with unique wildlife, OBX has all the makings of the perfect Mid-Atlantic getaway for anyone looking for some fun time alone or with the family. But don’t let the picturesque beaches and sandy dunes fool you. Beneath the surface of this beautiful beachfront lurks a history as rich and restless as the Atlantic itself, with ghostly tales of shipwrecks, pirate treasure, eerie witches, and long-forgotten souls searching for their lost loot. Book an Outer Banks ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours for a thrilling adventure through the city’s misty marshes and sandy shores and unearth all the hidden mysteries and secrets from its dark past.
Vicki was our guide and did a great job. Fun stories with great history about Manteo. Great place to visit and the tour is something you should do i...
Why is the Outer Banks So Haunted?
As is the case with every coastal paradise with a storied past, OBX emerges as a haunting haven of ghostly tales and mysteries. History buffs and thrill seekers within and outside the country troop in every year to play in the coastal waters and immerse themselves in its spooky past. Forget the typical beachfront frolics and sandy picnics; a walk down into OBX’s haunted spots will lead you into a world where buried secrets and forgotten souls rise to tell their tales.
Home to a mysterious underwater world that has claimed countless ships and souls, the Outer Banks coastal waters ain’t nicknamed “The Graveyard of the Atlantic” for nothing. Shipwrecks litter the seafloor like forgotten toys, and restless pirates are rumored to roam the beaches, searching for their buried treasure.
But the hauntings in OBX go way beyond watery graves. On land, abandoned lighthouses stand guard over haunted dunes and creepy coves. Legends whisper of the infamous Blackbeard’s restless spirit roaming Ocracoke Island, searching for his lost loot. Prepare to hear the story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke in Manteo and the eerie mysteries of Buffalo City’s deserted streets and its savage residents.
With a long history of treacherous shipwrecks, pirate plunderings, and unsolved maritime mysteries, Outer Banks provides thrill seekers and ghost hunters like you with endless opportunities to explore the darker side of the city. Book an Outer Banks ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours tonight to hear the spine-chilling tales of OBX’s haunted past that will leave you wondering what else might be waiting to reveal itself.
Why should you tour with us?
If you’ve always wanted to be part of a ghost-hunting team, now’s your chance! Whether you’re a certified ghostbuster or a curious skeptic, you’ll leave our tour with all of the most bone-chilling and recent evidence of paranormal activity in Raleigh. Of course, we can’t guarantee that the spirits will choose to interact with us, but we’ve had guests spot oddities while reviewing their tour photos, so make sure to bring a camera!
Whether you’re a lifelong resident of Oak City, or just passing through on vacation, a Ghost tour is the perfect way to learn about Raleigh’s unique history. Intertwined with fascinating, true stories, this tour shines light on a history that you may not find in history books. Looking for a way to learn local history without boring yourself to the grave? You’ll come for the ghosts and stay for the secrets, mysteries, and murders strewn throughout Raleigh’s history.
If you’ve hit up all the best restaurants and bars Raleigh has to offer, you’re probably ready for something different. Something adventurous. Maybe something even spooky. This tour is the perfect evening activity to do with friends that will send chills down your spine, and not just because the sun went to sleep. This experience beats other tours in the fact it won’t disrupt your daytime plans, but will give you an encounter you will never forget.
Raleigh Ghosts offers customizable group tours to anyone looking for the perfect way to bond with family, friends, or coworkers! From kids’ birthday parties to professional team-building, we’ll work with you to tailor the tour to your specific needs. Do you want to focus on a certain era of history or spot in town? Is there a true crime lover in the group who wants to hear all of the grizzly details of Raleigh’s most famous crimes? Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll craft an unforgettable experience they’re sure to remember!
We get it. No one wants to trudge from stop to stop listening to a guide rattle off the same boring script they’ve recited dozens of times. That’s why we’ve crafted an engaging, interesting, and downright thrilling experience that’s different for every group! We’ve chosen unique, off-the-beaten-path locations with stories that even some of the locals don’t know — or maybe wish they didn’t know. Combine that with the fact that we visit the most paranormally-active spots in the area and you’re in for a very unconventional experience indeed!
Most Haunted Places in Outer Banks, NC
The Waterfront and Roanoke Island Ghost Ship
Explore the Waterfront and Roanoke Island Ghost Ship, a haunting replica of the Lost Colony's ill-fated vessel that brought the Roanoke colonists to America, the ones who vanished without a trace. You could solve the mystery, or you could become immersed in it.
The Roanoke Island Inn
Built in the 1860s, the Roanoke Island Inn started as a dream home for the Jones family but soon became a nightmare and cabin fever for one jilted postmaster. Roscoe Jones, the former Postmaster, imprisoned himself in shame, haunting his upstairs bedroom even after death, giving chills to anyone daring to step inside.
Cora Mae Basnight Bridg
A delightful stroll over the historic Cora Mae Basnight Bridge gives a scenic view of the tranquil waters and beautiful boats on the waterfront and a possible encounter with the Grey Man. Just remember, his appearance means a hurricane's brewing, so don't get caught dead (literally) admiring the scenery.
FAQs
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 ot 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
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
Blogs
Fake News in Fall River
The murders of Fall River's Andrew and Abby Borden were front-page news in the autumn of 1892. How could a young woman such as Lizzie have allegedly committed such heinous acts? The crime enveloped the town that year, drawing in speculation and myst ... Read More
Posted 11.15.2021
Methodists and Millgirls – Fall River’s First Unsolved Murder
The main stretch of Fall River. Source: Wikimedia Commons Fall River and Lizzie Borden go together hand-in-hand. Even if you’re not a Fall River native, just hearing the town’s name is enough to send chills down your spine. But the Lizzi ... Read More
Posted 11.15.2021
Oak Grove Cemetery
All cemeteries have some haunting, and there's no exception for the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River, Massachusetts. This cemetery, however, has good reason to be haunted. And haunted, it most certainly is. History of Oak Grove Cemete ... Read More
Posted 09.29.2021
Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft Mansion
Lizzie Borden's Maplecroft Mansion was home to the alleged axe murderer for nearly 35 years after being acquitted for murdering her parents. It's believed that her spirit hangs on in her beloved home, as well as the home she lived across town whe ... Read More
Posted 09.21.2021
