A Haunted Holiday Ride
Join Raleigh’s only haunted holiday tour for a thrilling blend of ghost stories and Christmas lore aboard The Great Raleigh Trolley.
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                   $27 USD
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                    Ages 13+
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                    1.5 Hours
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                    North Carolina, United States
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                    Raleigh
 
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- Festive Highlights
 
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- 90-minute guided ghost tour through Raleigh’s historic districts with storytelling by local paranormal experts.
 
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- Warm clothes, camera, valid ID if purchasing alcohol, holiday spirit (and courage).
 
 
Christmas Spirits Ghost Tour Features
Haunted Holiday Ride
Step aboard for an eerie 90-minute trolley adventure where Christmas legends meet Raleigh’s most ghostly tales, told by local paranormal experts.
Festive Frights & Lights
See the city’s holiday lights from a new perspective while listening to chilling tales of spirits that linger in historic homes and downtown streets.
True Stories & Local Lore
Each story draws from real Raleigh history, combining yuletide warmth with supernatural intrigue in a way that’s both spooky and merry.
Christmas Spirits Ghost Tour Details
- Highlights
 - Description
 - Itinerary
 - Price & Availability
 - Food & Drink
 - Instructions
 - Restrictions
 - Transportation
 
Highlights
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Haunted Holiday Ride
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Raleigh Ghost Stories
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Festive City Lights
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Local Paranormal Lore
 
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Guided Night Tour
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Historic Landmarks
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Adult Holiday Fun
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Seasonal Storytelling
 
Description
When twinkling lights meet ghostly nights, Raleigh’s Christmas Spirits Tour offers a unique twist on holiday cheer. Climb aboard The Great Raleigh Trolley for a 90-minute narrated ride through the capital city’s oldest streets, where local storytellers and paranormal experts share tales of lingering spirits, mysterious happenings, and Christmases long past. You’ll hear eerie legends from the State Capitol to Oakwood’s historic mansions, all set against the glow of Raleigh’s festive décor. Between ghostly yarns, guests can sip to-go drinks from Tap Yard Raleigh and enjoy the trolley’s cozy, decorated cabin. Recommended for ages 13 and up, this haunted holiday ride is perfect for date nights, friend groups, or anyone who loves a good scare mixed with seasonal sparkle. Raleigh’s ghosts may not be jolly, but they do know how to keep Christmas unforgettable.
Itinerary
7:15 PM Check-In → Arrive at Tap Yard Raleigh and grab a warm drink before boarding. 7:30 PM Departure → Board the trolley for your haunted holiday journey. 7:40 PM Oakwood Stories → Hear of spirits and Christmases past in Raleigh’s oldest neighborhood. 8:15 PM Downtown Tales → Pass historic sites and hear about lingering holiday ghosts. 8:45 PM Finale → Return to Tap Yard Raleigh for post-tour drinks and stories.
Price & Availability
$27 per person | Ages 13+ | Rain or shine. Refunds only if tour canceled by operator.
Food & Drink
Drinks available for purchase at Tap Yard; no food service on trolley.
Instructions
Arrive 15 minutes before departure; check in at Tap Yard Raleigh; waiver required.
Restrictions
Recommended ages 13+; not wheelchair accessible; maintain seating while trolley is moving.
Transportation
Free parking at Tap Yard Raleigh.





                                            
                                            
                                            