Beneath the opulent veneers of Richmond's gilded age architecture and the day-to-day life of academia, bubble tales of chilling haunts, macabre murders, and bizarre paranormal activity. Join us for a spooky stroll around the Monroe Park campus as we explore stories that are often left out of your typical college brochures. Cloaked in the shadows of the beautiful and historic neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: The grim history of Monroe Park that lies hidden under the well-tended landscape of today, a hospital-turned-student dorm that still houses the spirits of long-departed patients, the ghosts of a landmark theater, and more… Your Guide will share with you the history of the neighborhood, and how it relates to the tales of the mysterious and tragic things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route.
Tour package includes a half day wine tour and a hop-on hop-off San Francisco bus pass.
See the Golden Gate Bride on your way to wine country
Enjoy wine tastings at 2 wineries (all tasting fees included)
Ride a double-decker bus through San Francisco
Hop off or on at any of the 20 stops around San Francisco
What To Expect
Monroe Park
Today it is the cornerstone of the Virginia Commonwealth University Monroe Park campus. Over the last couple of centuries this space has seen many uses, including as a parade ground and a Confederate military hospital. It harbors tales of murders and curses that hide under the leisure activities that take place in the modern day. You will also hear tales from some of the surrounding dormitories that overlook the park.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ginter House
Hear haunting tales about the one time home of a Richmond industrial great, now the Office of the Provost for Virginia Commonwealth University.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Scott House
An architectural gem, the beautiful veneers of this home shelter creepy legends that are still whispered about on campus to this day. Today it serves as meeting and event space for Virginia Commonwealth University.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
VCU – Compass Plaza
At the heart of the VCU campus are dark history tales that hide amidst the modern academic architecture. Hear about how this space has changed over the years and what happened here in days gone by.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Altria Theater
On the western edge of Monroe Park stands a grand theater that has drawn famous performers and entertained the people of Richmond for decades. Your guide will share tales with you about how some of the people who have visited here in life have come back to haunt in the thereafter.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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