Winston-Salem Ghost Tour
Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours to uncover horror stories of violent frontier battles that set the stage for the spin-chilling hauntings in Winston-Salem.
GET TICKETSDig up the dark, hidden secrets of a seemingly innocent colonial town built on the bones of industrial ambition and untold tragedies on an eerie Winston-Salem ghost tour.
Why You Need to Take a Winston-Salem Ghost Tour
Much of Winston-Salem’s dark past may have been lost to time, but the remnants of its haunted history are still alive on the sites of the old buildings from its early days. From the restless spirits of early settlers in Old Salem to the tragic tales of the tobacco industry and the eerie happenings in grand estates and old taverns, Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours uncovers chilling truths and exposes the shadowy figures that still appear in places once teeming with life. Venture on a Winston-Salem ghost tour and explore the city’s darkest corners, where whispers of untold tragedies linger, and the vengeful spirits of doomed souls stir up trouble in the dead of night.
Why is Winston-Salem So Haunted?
From its early days as a quiet Moravian settlement to its rise as a booming industrial town, Winston-Salem’s past is marked by strange happenings, mysterious deaths, and the restless spirits of those who lived through it all. The Moravians were known for their devotion to God and their strong belief in the spiritual world, but not even their prayers could keep the darkness at bay.
Many decades after the industrial revolution turned Winston-Salem into a thriving tobacco hub, the ghosts of those who built the city’s legacy continue to haunt its streets. Workers who spent long hours in dark factories are said to still roam the very halls where their blood, sweat, and tears once flowed. The weight of lives left unfinished and the morbid realities of a town built on the backs of those who never saw the fruits of their labor still echo through the abandoned structures.
Many of the buildings from the industrial age may have changed hands and purpose over the years, but the tragic events that unfolded within their walls never truly faded. The loud voice of a woman screaming continues to leave staff and unsuspecting visitors at the Brookstown Inn Hotel with a sense of dread and despair. Locals say it could be the ghost of a woman who fell to her death during a scuffle with her colleague back when the building was a factory, forever trapped in that moment of chaos.
Reynolda House and Gardens may have transformed into an art museum and historical attraction for those looking to soak up some culture and history in the northwest Piedmont area of North Carolina. But beyond the manicured lawns and perfectly sculpted edges, the surrounding grounds and gardens harbor the spirit of a mysterious “lady in white” known for her haunting presence around the wooded trails and wetlands. Who knows what else lurks in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to reveal itself?
Why should you tour with us?
Our tours are perfect if you find yourself wondering what Colonial America was like and love the murderous and vile stories that often originate during this period. George Washington made his way to Winston-Salem during his revolutionary travels. Retrace his footsteps and see what other remnants of this time were left behind on a nightly ghost tour.
Not sure who the Moravians are? Take a guided ghost tour to understand the philosophy of this secretive sect of Protestants and who they are. They helped build the town into what it is today, but along the way, some of their good intentions created vile results. Experience the chilling aftermath of their mistakes today!
Are you tired of happy hour sushi and looking for an exciting new way to connect with your loved one? Join Colonial Haunts on an exciting and captivating ghost tour through your hometown. You’ll learn things you never imagined while sharing an authentic experience with your partner. Maybe even a chance to hold them tight from the things that go bump in the night.
J. Blum House
The passion of the man behind Salem's first print shop was so intense he made sure his spirit stuck around long after his death.
Single Brothers’ House
Once a boarding home for young men looking to shape their skills and future, the Single Brothers’ House now houses a much different sort of resident—a ghostly shoemaker
Salem College
Uncover the secrets of the oldest women’s institution in Winston-Salem and prepare to meet the ghost of a benefactor with a serious case of the watching eyes.
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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