WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES WALKING-TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Candlelit Streets and Old Souls: A Walking Ghost Tour of Winston‑Salem’s West End
A 90‑minute, candlelit walking tour that traces spooky history and legends around Winston‑Salem’s West End Historic District — this guide helps you know what to expect and how to prepare.
Candlelit Streets and Old Souls: A Walking Ghost Tour of Winston‑Salem’s West End.
Under the uneasy glow of candlelight, the West End Historic District of Winston‑Salem becomes a stage for stories that stretch back to the mid‑1700s. The Carolina History & Haunts Winston‑Salem Historical Ghost Tour is a 90‑minute guided walk that layers local tragedies, superstitions, legends and documented history into an evening meant to be entertaining, educational and spooky.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Candlelit, After‑Dark Storytelling
The tour is conducted by candlelight along the sidewalks of the West End, lending an intimate, atmospheric setting for stories of hauntings and historical events that the guides bring to life.
Stories That Reach Back to the Mid‑1700s
Guides frame ghost stories within the wider sweep of the area’s past — from early settlement through the tragedies and superstitions that visitors are told still linger in local lore.
Guided Walking Tour Through the West End
This is a guided, outdoor walking tour that visits multiple historical haunts throughout Winston‑Salem’s West End Historic District over the course of the 90‑minute experience.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
You meet on the sidewalk at the corner of W. 5th Street and Summit Street NW, then follow a professional guide through a circuit of haunts in the West End Historic District. The walk unfolds as a sequence of short stops where the guide blends local history with folklore and ghost stories; the pace and length are tailored to a broadly accessible, outdoor walking experience.
THE ATMOSPHERE
Candlelit, After‑Dark Storytelling
The tour is conducted by candlelight along the sidewalks of the West End, lending an intimate, atmospheric setting for stories of hauntings and historical events that the guides bring to life.
THE HISTORY
Stories That Reach Back to the Mid‑1700s
Guides frame ghost stories within the wider sweep of the area’s past — from early settlement through the tragedies and superstitions that visitors are told still linger in local lore.
THE FORMAT
Guided Walking Tour Through the West End
This is a guided, outdoor walking tour that visits multiple historical haunts throughout Winston‑Salem’s West End Historic District over the course of the 90‑minute experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider an alternative.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience lasts 1 hour 30 minutes; arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start. Tours will leave on time and require a minimum number of attendees to operate.
Meet on the sidewalk at the corner of W. 5th Street and Summit Street NW in Winston‑Salem. Street parking is available on 5th Street and Summit Avenue; please avoid private property.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring cameras — flash photography is allowed but video is not. The tour runs rain or shine unless conditions are severe; call 833‑628‑6277 if weather is questionable.
Mobile or paper tickets are accepted. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
Where do we meet?
Meet on the sidewalk at the corner of W. 5th Street and Summit Street NW in Winston‑Salem; please only meet on the sidewalk and avoid private property.
What should I wear and bring?
Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes; cameras are allowed (flash photography permitted, video is not).
Is the tour accessible?
Yes — the tour is wheelchair accessible; service animals are allowed, and infants/small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
What is the weather policy?
The tour operates rain or shine unless there are severe conditions; if weather is questionable call 833‑628‑6277. If canceled for poor weather you will be offered an alternative date.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes — the entire tour must have at least four people for it to operate.
Are gratuities included?
No — gratuities are not included but are appreciated.