Virginia: Ghosts of Fredericksburg Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Action Day Trips
4.7
dchelley1976
309 days ago
Good learning experience! We had a great time! Learned a lot of fun facts about the area of Fredericksburg. It was cold but so worth it!
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
- Begin the tour from 600 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio 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.
- Begin the tour from 600 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio 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.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Chimneys623 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401The 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: The tour is over 1+ miles long, with more than 15+ audio stories, and takes about 1–2 hours to complete. Your password can be used on the same number of devices as the travelers you have booked. Please enter the same password on each device. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Fredericksburg Visitor Center - Visit Fredericksburg601 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VirginiaWhen 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 minutesStop At: St. George's Episcopal Church905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Church 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 minutesStop At: Lewis Store1200 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401You'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 minutesStop At: 1002 Caroline St1002 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401As 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 minutesStop At: 303 Fauquier St303 Fauquier Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Then, 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 minutesStop At: Mary Washington House1200 Charles St, , Fredericksburg, VirginiaAs 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 minutesStop At: Kenmore Inn1200 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401The 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 minutesStop At: Rising Sun Tavern Museum1304 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401After 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 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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
- ⚠️ Important Note: The U.S. Government Shutdown has ended, but some National Park services, visitor centers and facilities may reopen in phases. Please check official park updates before visiting.
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- 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!
- Attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation.
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
- Begin the tour from 600 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio 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.
- Begin the tour from 600 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio 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.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Chimneys623 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401The 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: The tour is over 1+ miles long, with more than 15+ audio stories, and takes about 1–2 hours to complete. Your password can be used on the same number of devices as the travelers you have booked. Please enter the same password on each device. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Fredericksburg Visitor Center - Visit Fredericksburg601 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VirginiaWhen 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 minutesStop At: St. George's Episcopal Church905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Church 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 minutesStop At: Lewis Store1200 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401You'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 minutesStop At: 1002 Caroline St1002 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401As 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 minutesStop At: 303 Fauquier St303 Fauquier Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Then, 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 minutesStop At: Mary Washington House1200 Charles St, , Fredericksburg, VirginiaAs 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 minutesStop At: Kenmore Inn1200 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401The 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 minutesStop At: Rising Sun Tavern Museum1304 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401After 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 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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
- ⚠️ Important Note: The U.S. Government Shutdown has ended, but some National Park services, visitor centers and facilities may reopen in phases. Please check official park updates before visiting.
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- 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!
- Attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation.
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Katrina_L
It was a great self guided tour for someone who has never taken one. I enjoyed it and the entire scenery was beautiful and historic.
dchelley1976
Good learning experience! We had a great time! Learned a lot of fun facts about the area of Fredericksburg. It was cold but so worth it!
Crane G
Step into the shadows and unlock the secrets of Fredericksburg's self-guided spooky ghost tour! This bone-chilling adventure through historic streets and haunted hotspots will leave you trembling with excitement. With a detailed map and eerie anecdotes in hand, brace yourself for an unforgettable encounter with the supernatural. While a few more hair-raising tales would be welcomed, this ghost tour is an unmissable thrill for avid thrill-seekers and history buffs alike. Prepare to be spellbound!