Outer Banks Walking Ghost Tour of Manteo with EMF Detector by OBX Ghost Tours
by OBX Ghost Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$50Overview
This 75-minute walking tour takes place in downtown Manteo on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks (OBX). A guide leads the group through several locations while sharing local ghost stories, including tales about the Lost Colony, Blackbeard, and the Cora Tree. The tour begins at the Pioneer Theater, where participants spend about 10 minutes learning about ghost sightings and the theater's connection to Andy Griffith. Next, the group moves to the dock of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse for another 10-minute stop to hear stories about Theodosia Burr and the Graveyard of the Atlantic. The route continues with a walk past the Elizabethan II ship replica at Roanoke Island Festival Park, which resembles the ship used by the Lost Colony settlers. From the lighthouse area, participants see the Roanoke Island Inn and listen to the story of Roscoe Jones, a former postmaster believed to haunt the inn. The tour includes the use of EMF detectors, devices commonly used in paranormal investigations, which guests can operate during the walk. This family-friendly tour covers about 75 minutes and includes a guide and EMF detector use.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Pioneer Theater
At the historic Pioneer Theater in downtown Manteo, the guide shares the building's history and ghost stories. Andy Griffith once displayed his own marquee here for his film A Face in the Crowd. Visitors can learn about reported ghost activity and may purchase concessions.
10 min
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
The tour pauses on the dock of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse to discuss the Legend of Theodosia Burr and the area's nickname, the Graveyard of the Atlantic, known for shipwrecks and hauntings.
10 min
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Guests walk past the Elizabethan II, a replica of the ship used by the Lost Colony of Roanoke during their journey to the New World.
Roanoke Island
From the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse area, the group sees the Roanoke Island Inn and hears about Roscoe Jones, a former Manteo Postmaster who is believed to haunt the inn.
Meeting point
We meet in front of Kitty Hawk Kites Manteo Store.
End point
We meet in front of Kitty Hawk Kites Manteo Store.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Outer Banks Walking Ghost Tour of Manteo with EMF Detector by OBX Ghost Tours
by OBX Ghost Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$50Overview
This 75-minute walking tour takes place in downtown Manteo on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks (OBX). A guide leads the group through several locations while sharing local ghost stories, including tales about the Lost Colony, Blackbeard, and the Cora Tree. The tour begins at the Pioneer Theater, where participants spend about 10 minutes learning about ghost sightings and the theater's connection to Andy Griffith. Next, the group moves to the dock of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse for another 10-minute stop to hear stories about Theodosia Burr and the Graveyard of the Atlantic. The route continues with a walk past the Elizabethan II ship replica at Roanoke Island Festival Park, which resembles the ship used by the Lost Colony settlers. From the lighthouse area, participants see the Roanoke Island Inn and listen to the story of Roscoe Jones, a former postmaster believed to haunt the inn. The tour includes the use of EMF detectors, devices commonly used in paranormal investigations, which guests can operate during the walk. This family-friendly tour covers about 75 minutes and includes a guide and EMF detector use.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Pioneer Theater
At the historic Pioneer Theater in downtown Manteo, the guide shares the building's history and ghost stories. Andy Griffith once displayed his own marquee here for his film A Face in the Crowd. Visitors can learn about reported ghost activity and may purchase concessions.
10 min
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
The tour pauses on the dock of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse to discuss the Legend of Theodosia Burr and the area's nickname, the Graveyard of the Atlantic, known for shipwrecks and hauntings.
10 min
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Guests walk past the Elizabethan II, a replica of the ship used by the Lost Colony of Roanoke during their journey to the New World.
Roanoke Island
From the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse area, the group sees the Roanoke Island Inn and hears about Roscoe Jones, a former Manteo Postmaster who is believed to haunt the inn.
Meeting point
We meet in front of Kitty Hawk Kites Manteo Store.
End point
We meet in front of Kitty Hawk Kites Manteo Store.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.