The Asheville Abyss Ghost Tour: Ashes to Apparitions

4.4
(150 reviews)

2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Asheville’s shadowy streets on our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings blend seamlessly. Led by a seasoned local guide, this tour takes you to some of the city's most haunted and historic locations. As you wander through atmospheric streets, you'll hear spine-chilling tales of spirits—bootleggers, outlaws, and debutantes—whose lives are etched into Asheville's rich past. Each stop, from the iconic Jackson Building to Pritchard Park, reveals a new layer of mystery, inviting you to explore the darker side of this charming mountain city.

While we won’t enter privately owned buildings, you'll stand on ground steeped in ghostly lore. This tour is both entertaining and informative, offering a unique glimpse into Asheville’s haunted history. Gather your courage, bring your curiosity, and join us for an evening filled with chills, thrills, and a touch of history!

What's Included

Hear haunted tales of Asheville set back during the Great Depression, Prohibition, and Gilded Age
Guided Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour of Asheville
Learn the chilling history as you visit sites such as Basilica of St. Lawrence & Battery Park Hotel
All tales told during tour are intensely researched and documented happenings in history
Professional & Knowledgeable Guides

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All Ghost Tours meet outside the Jackson Building on the brick “bullseye." Look for your tour guide who will be holding a lantern and wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt. Please arrive 15-minutes before your scheduled tour time. 22 S Pack Square Asheville, NC 28801

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica of Saint Lawrence

    The Basilica of St. Lawrence in one of Asheville’s most beautiful and beloved places of worship, but it is also home to a host of angry spirits… Learn about the tragic story of the architect who made it his life’s work to complete the Basilica and who continues his endeavors from beyond the grave.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Battery Park Hotel is home to a spirit that wanders the hall in blood stained pajamas. A young woman was murdered in the dead of night during a storm in the 1930s.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Grove Arcade

    As we stop by the historic Grove Arcade, one of Asheville’s most iconic landmarks. This grand building, with its ornate architecture and rich history, has been a central part of the city's life since it opened in 1929. But beneath its elegant exterior lies a story filled with mystery and intrigue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    As we pass the Flatiron Building, our guide will recount chilling tales of paranormal activity, including accounts of heavy footsteps and a wet, rattling cough echoing through the halls when no one is visible. Visitors have reported wandering through the building only to feel pursued by an unseen presence. Additionally, the spectral figure of a man has been spotted moving swiftly between floors, appearing in windows facing the street throughout the night.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pritchard Park

    Our next stop is the notorious Pritchard Park, the site of Asheville’s former post office. Here, a ghostly figure, a victim of a long-ago fire, is said to wander the grounds late into the night. The eerie presence of this spirit has become a chilling part of the park’s haunted reputation.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Next, we'll visit the base of the Legal Building, where our guide will recount the haunting story of a victim of the Great Depression. This tragic figure is said to haunt the area, leaving behind a spectral presence that lingers to this day. Discover the chilling connections between this dark chapter in history and the ghosts that remain.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Multi-day Tours
Walking Tours
Night Tours
Ghost Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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