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Asheville Riverside Cemetery Ghost Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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  • Asheville
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Riverside Cemetery’s quiet lanes as a guide shares Asheville ghost stories, historic graveside tales, and local legends.

About this tour

As dusk settles over Asheville, Riverside Cemetery’s quiet lanes take on a different character. On this Asheville Riverside Cemetery Ghost Tour, hear stories of the people and legends said to linger among the graves, from Zelda Fitzgerald and Will Harris to the spirits associated with German POWs.

Walk about one mile along paved cemetery roads, stopping at notable gravesites and learning about the authors buried here, the receiving vault, and the cemetery’s pauper graves. The tales reach beyond the grounds, touching on the Pink Lady of the Grove Park Inn, the Basilica of St. Lawrence, and the mysterious Brown Lights. The walk lasts approximately 90 minutes, while the full tour runs about two hours. Along the way, your guide shares local history and ghost stories, then offers recommendations for places to eat and drink in Asheville.

Recommended for guests 12 and older, this tour pairs a gentle walk with a vivid look at the city’s past. Join the Asheville Riverside Cemetery Ghost Tour for an evening of local lore and atmospheric landmarks.

Highlights

  • Explore Riverside Cemetery’s quiet paths and notable gravesites
  • Hear chilling tales of Zelda Fitzgerald, Will Harris, and wandering spirits
  • Learn the legends of the Pink Lady and the German POWs
  • Uncover Asheville stories tied to the Basilica of St. Lawrence and Brown Lights
  • Get recommendations for local dining and drinks

What's included

Included

  • Guided tour
  • Entrance to Riverside Cemetery
  • Stories of historical figures and local legends
  • Visits to notable gravesites
  • Local dining and drinking recommendations

Not included

  • Tips and gratuities

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Important information

  • Recommended for ages 12 and older due to mature themes
  • Children under 12 are not permitted
  • The walk covers about one mile over approximately 90 minutes on paved cemetery roads with gentle inclines
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
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  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket and flashlight
  • Weapons and sharp objects are not permitted
  • Meeting instructions are provided after booking
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 2 hours, with approximately 90 minutes of walking.

How much walking is involved?

The route covers about one mile on paved cemetery roads with gentle inclines.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The tour is recommended for ages 12 and older because it includes mature themes. Children under 12 are not permitted.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket and flashlight.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the cemetery gates. Detailed meeting instructions are provided after booking.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.63 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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