Virginia Beach Buried Beneath the Boardwalk 1-Hour Ghost Walking Tour with Neptune Ghouls
by Neptune Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
Overview
This one-hour walking tour in Virginia Beach covers about one mile along the boardwalk, visiting several haunted landmarks. The tour begins at the King Neptune Statue, where the guide explains the darker history behind this ocean-themed figure. Next, the group walks to the Conch Shell Art Installation, an outdoor display of shells linked to ghost stories of sailors lost at sea. The tour continues along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, where the guide shares tales of the pirate Blackbeard and other local hauntings. The Norwegian Lady Statue is the next stop, commemorating the shipwreck of the Dictator in 1891 and the spirits said to linger there. The group then visits the Naval Aviation Monument, which honors three eras of naval aviation and includes ghost stories connected to the site. The final stop is outside the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum, where the guide recounts terrifying local events and legends of supernatural activity. The tour takes place after dark to create a spooky atmosphere. Admission and all fees are included. Entry to private buildings is not part of the tour, but all outdoor stops provide detailed accounts of the ghosts, ghouls, and buried secrets beneath the boardwalk.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
King Neptune Statue on the Boardwalk
The tour stops at the King Neptune Statue on Virginia Beach's boardwalk. This large ocean-themed statue is more than a decorative figure; it has a darker history linked to the area.
10 min
Conch Shell Art Installation
Walking along the boardwalk, guests see the Conch Shell Art Installation, a collection of shells arranged into eerie artworks. These pieces are connected to stories of lost sailors and restless spirits, adding to the coastal area's ghostly atmosphere.
10 min
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Along the boardwalk, the guide tells stories about the infamous pirate Blackbeard and his crew, explaining why this stretch of Virginia Beach is considered haunted.
10 min
Norwegian Lady Statue
This statue honors those lost in the 1891 shipwreck of the vessel Dictator. The tour explains the tragic events and why the site is known as a haunted location in Virginia Beach.
10 min
Naval Aviation Monument
The group visits the Naval Aviation Monument, which commemorates three distinct eras of naval aviation from the early 1900s through World War II to the present. The guide shares a haunting story associated with this monument.
10 min
Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
The final stop is near the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum. Here, guests hear accounts of some of the most frightening events in the city’s history and are encouraged to watch for any unusual activity along the oceanfront.
10 min
Meeting point
All tours meet at the King Neptune Statue. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
End point
All tours meet at the King Neptune Statue. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.