Fairfax Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
As night falls over Fairfax, its historic streets reveal stories that refuse to stay buried. Discover the #1 ghost tour in Fairfax, a one-mile outdoor walking experience operating nightly, year-round. Led by local guides who know Fairfax’s history, legends & hidden stories firsthand, the tour blends authentic history with eerie storytelling. Hear haunted tales surrounding Fairfax Old Town Square Park, the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, Fairfax Old Town Hall, and many more. Each location reveals another layer of Fairfax’s past, with stories of ghostly encounters, tragedy & lingering spirits. The tour remains entirely outdoors, letting you experience these historic landmarks from the streets after dark. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties & special events, this spooky adventure is proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-owned & women and minority-led. Discover Fairfax after dark through local stories, historic mysteries & chilling tales that linger long after the tour ends.
Inclusions
What's included
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Authentic local ghost stories
What's not
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
Old Town Square sits in the heart of Fairfax’s historic district, on land connected to the former Kitty Pozer Garden and the city’s earliest downtown history. Hear spooky tales of Old Town’s past and the unexplained encounters associated with Fairfax’s historic streets.
Dating to 1807, the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House is Fairfax City’s oldest surviving residence and has housed twelve owners and occupants over its history. Hear haunted tales surrounding this centuries-old home and the generations who lived within its walls.
Built in 1900 and donated to the town by Joseph E. Willard, Old Town Hall became an important center of Fairfax community life. Hear spooky tales tied to the building and the historic events that unfolded around Fairfax’s old town center.
The Fairfax Herald reflects the city’s long tradition of local journalism and printing, preserving a connection to the community’s historic commercial district. Hear haunted tales and eerie local lore as you explore the stories surrounding Fairfax’s historic downtown.
The Fairfax Court House has stood at the center of the community since the early 19th century and witnessed major events during the Civil War. Captain John Quincy Marr, the first Confederate officer killed in the war, died during a skirmish on the courthouse grounds in 1861. Hear haunted tales of the courthouse and the wartime history that still gives the site an eerie atmosphere.
The National Bank of Fairfax represents the commercial growth of the city’s historic downtown and its development as Fairfax County’s government and business center. Hear spooky tales connected to the building and the generations of bankers, merchants, and residents who shaped Fairfax.
Zion Church is tied to Fairfax’s Civil War history; Confederate troops used a church in town as a temporary encampment during the occupation of Fairfax Court House in 1861. Hear haunted tales of soldiers and wartime events associated with Fairfax’s historic church grounds.
Fairfax Cemetery preserves the final resting places of generations of residents and reflects the city’s long history from its early settlement through the Civil War era and beyond. Hear spooky tales of Fairfax’s departed residents and the ghostly lore surrounding its historic burial grounds.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide outside the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 35 travellers
- Operated by
- Alexandria Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in USA, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in USA, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
