OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows — Manteo’s Haunted History

217 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954
(919) 296-5480
outerbanks@usghostadventures.com

About

Experience the #1 ghost tour in Manteo on a nightly, year-round walk through the Outer Banks’ most historic and haunted locations. Passionate local experts lead the way, sharing thoroughly researched stories that bring Manteo’s spectral history and surrounding areas into focus.

The route includes sites such as the haunted Pioneer Theater and the mysterious White Doe Inn. Along the way, stories of tragic events, eerie hauntings, and unsettled spirits reveal the darker side of the Outer Banks and its rich paranormal lore.

Operated by a USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, women and minority-led team, this tour provides an inclusive and welcoming way for everyone to explore Manteo’s paranormal history. Guests stroll through historic streets and visit iconic locations while hearing accounts of infamous witch trials, tragic mishaps, and disturbing hauntings connected to the coastal town.

The tour does not enter the buildings. Staying outside keeps attention on the energy surrounding each location and makes it possible to visit more sites during the experience. Every stop has been selected for its historical significance and spine-tingling stories, offering a memorable introduction to the haunted lore of the Outer Banks.

Private groups, bachelorette gatherings, special events, and memorable nights out can all enjoy the experience. Covering about a mile of Manteo’s haunted real estate, the walk blends education and entertainment in an accessible, exciting format for thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts.

Wear comfortable walking shoes for an evening of ghostly encounters, hidden history, and stories that stay with you after the tour ends. The Outer Banks is renowned as one of America’s most haunted destinations, and this tour explores the chilling secrets and deep history of Manteo.

Tour Highlights

• Investigate the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke colonists.
• Look along the shoreline for the ghost of Theodosia Burr.
• Explore the legend of Virginia Dare and the White Doe.
• Learn why the Grey Man remains connected to hurricanes.
• See Manteo with an experienced guide and a fun-loving group.

Meeting Location

Tours gather by Town Common Park at 217 Budleigh St. The guide will be identifiable by a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and a lantern.