Step into Richmond after dark on a relaxed 2-hour walking tour that uncovers the city’s most chilling chapters—where local legends, reported hauntings, and documented history overlap. Your guide brings Richmond’s cultural past to life through gripping storytelling, connecting famous names and forgotten corners with the events that shaped them.Begin near the historic 17th Street Market and head into areas known for generations of eerie lore. Along the way, hear about notorious figures such as the grave robber remembered as the Ghoul of Richmond, and explore stories rooted in real places tied to the city’s past. You’ll also visit sites associated with Lumkin’s Jail—once part of an area that earned the ominous nickname “Devil’s Half-Acre.”As you continue through Shockoe Bottom, your guide weaves in Edgar Allan Poe tales and other local legends, adding context so the stories feel both haunting and historically grounded. Expect an easy-paced walk with time to take in the atmosphere and ask questions.By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Richmond’s history—plus a collection of ghostly stories and dark folklore you won’t soon forget.