Ghosts of Fredericksburg, Virginia: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Peer beyond the veil with this spooky self-guided tour of Fredericksburg’s supernatural side. Guided by GPS and narrated by Mark Nesbitt, creator of the original Ghosts of Fredericksburg candlelight walking tours, it’s a ghost tour which operates completely on YOUR schedule! Hear chilling true tales of colonial specters, poltergeists in the Rising Sun Tavern, the infamous White Lady of Chatham, and more as you weave your way through this gorgeous, haunted city. After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Departure Point
- After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Return Details
- After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Duration
1 hour - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Chimneys
623 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The Chimneys was built around 1770 by an immigrant Scotsman, John Glassel, a merchant. Loyal to the British crown when the Revolution broke out, he left his property to his brother and returned to Scotland. Note: This 1.5+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Fredericksburg in 1-2 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fredericksburg Visitor Center - Visit Fredericksburg
601 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, Virginia
When you arrive in Fredericksburg. your first visit should be at the world-famous Visitor Center. As we go around the streets of this town, you'll learn its history and hear tales of soldiers, residents, and even ghosts.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. George's Episcopal Church
905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Church and burial ground of St. George the Episcopal. A major historical landmark, this place may be found in Virginia's Fredericksburg. You may learn a lot about the community's history and the individuals who had a part in forming it by visiting the church and the cemetery.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lewis Store
1200 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
You'll pass the historic Lewis Store, that has been a part of Fredericksburg for more than 200 years. You can look at displays about the town's history, such as its part in the Civil War and the many famous residents.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1002 Caroline St
1002 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
As you walk along Caroline Street, you will see many historic buildings, including the Rising Sun Tavern and the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop. These buildings are said to be haunted by the ghosts of their past inhabitants, including soldiers, merchants, and even children.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 303 Fauquier St
303 Fauquier Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Then, stroll through the Fauquier Street. There are a lot of historic buildings there, like the Mary Washington House and the James Monroe Museum. Fauquier Street is one of Fredericksburg's most historic and beautiful streets.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mary Washington House
1200 Charles St, , Fredericksburg, Virginia
As you explore the house, you'll see many original furnishings and artifacts that belonged to Mary Washington and her family. This beautiful and well-preserved home has a rich and fascinating history, from its construction in the 18th century to its use as a museum dedicated to preserving the memory of Mary Washington.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kenmore Inn
1200 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The Kenmore Inn is one of the most prestigious and venerable hotels in the country. From its original construction in the 18th century to its present use as a little bed and breakfast, the history of this stunning and well-preserved structure is rich and interesting.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rising Sun Tavern Museum
1304 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
After that, you'll get to the Rising Sun Tavern Museum, which is one of the most famous places in the area. Not only is the Rising Sun Tavern a museum, but it is also known for the ghosts who live there. You'll find out about important people like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson who visited or stayed at the inn.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Exclusions
- Attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation.
Redemption Instructions
Set your tour up NOW ahead of your trip, while in wifi/cell signal. Do not wait until your travel date, your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR.
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:
- Email: Search for “Action Tour Guide” with a subject line "Your tour operator sent you a message.". Check All Mail and Spam.
- Text: Search for “Action Tour Guide” sent from 14159804997.
- Viator App Messages: Viator App > Bookings > View Voucher > Contact Tour Operator
- TripAdvisor App Messages: TripAdvisor App > Account > Messages
Can’t find it? Ask Action Tour Guide to resend: actiontourguide.com/redeem/
2. Download The Tour NOW:
You MUST follow the instructions and download your tour BEFORE traveling to the site over WiFi/cellular. Do NOT wait until your travel date to download the tour.
Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. The tour is not tied to your travel date and is valid any day, any time for multiple visits for one year from your purchase date.
If you've reserved the tour for multiple participants (e.g., four people), the same password can be redeemed multiple times (e.g., four times).
3. Audio Tour Tips
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️Important Note: Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.
Valid For One Year: Use your audio tour anytime, any day over the next 12 months. No need to change your booking if your travel date changes.
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Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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