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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

US Ghost Adventures Virginia Beach

Neptune Ghosts: A Boardwalk Walking Tour of Shipwrecks, Pirates, and the Witch of Pungo

3001 Atlantic Ave (King Neptune Statue), Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 3 sources

Research updated August 2026

Age

All Ages for the Buried Beneath the Boardwalk tour; 21+ for the Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Cost

$$

The 1-hour Buried Beneath the Boardwalk walking tour starts around $22 per person, per TripAdvisor's product listing; the operator's own site directs guests to book online for current pricing.

Access

Wheelchair OK

Paved oceanfront boardwalk in Virginia Beach, meeting at the King Neptune Statue at 3001 Atlantic Ave.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained SoundsResidual Haunting

The operator's route narrative centers on the 1891 wreck of the Norwegian barque Dictator, which claimed nine lives including a pregnant woman and her young son; the Norwegian Lady statue is presented as a memorial where sailors' ghosts are said to roam because their bodies are buried far from home, and a guest at the nearby former Princess Anne Hotel reportedly felt an icy hand grab his ankle in the pool.

The Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum, housed in the 1903 Old Coast Guard Station, is described by the operator as haunted by echoes of maniacal laughter tied to shipwreck victims. The King Neptune Statue, erected in 2005, is tied by the operator to a ghost resembling Neptune said to ride the Atlantic's waves at night. The Conch Shell art installation is linked to lighthouse keeper Willis Augustus Hodges's account of a monstrous sea creature he said he encountered. The former Dolphin Inn is tied to a 1907 fire that killed two people, Emma Clark and John Eaton, whose shadowy figures the operator says still appear on the rebuilt boardwalk. The operator's marketing also references the wreck of the Dutch slave ship Leusden off the Virginia coast, and folklore figures including the 'Witch of Pungo' and sea sirens.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing and narrative material, not documented history verified independently for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tour covers, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Notable Entities

Ghost of King Neptune (folklore)Witch of Pungo (folklore)

Plan Your Visit

2 ways to experience
Walking Tour Booking Required

Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Phantoms of Virginia Beach Ghost Tour

A 1-hour walking tour of the Virginia Beach oceanfront boardwalk, meeting at the King Neptune Statue, 3001 Atlantic Ave. Covers the Norwegian Lady statue, the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum (Old Coast Guard Station), and other boardwalk landmarks tied to shipwrecks, pirates, and colonial-era witch trials. Starts around $22 per person. Held nightly, rain or shine.

Duration:
1 hr
Days:
Nightly, year-round, rain or shine
Age:
All Ages
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Walking Tour Booking Required

Neptune Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

A 2-hour, 21-and-up pub crawl along the Virginia Beach oceanfront pairing ghost stories with local bars; drink tastings purchased separately from the tour price.

Duration:
2 hr
Days:
Nightly, year-round, rain or shine
Age:
21+
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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    Norwegian Lady Statue

    Featured stop; operator's marketing ties the statue to the 1891 wreck of the Norwegian ship Dictator and reports of a sailor's ghost.

  2. 2
    Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum (Old Coast Guard Station)

    Featured stop; operator's marketing describes staff reports of ghostly laughter tied to shipwreck victims.

  3. 3
    King Neptune Statue

    Tour meeting point; operator ties the 2005 statue to a ghost said to ride the Atlantic's waves at night.

  4. 4
    Naval Aviation Monument Park

    Stop referenced in the operator's route narrative, tied to reported hauntings from lost servicemembers and shipwrecks.

  5. 5
    Conch Shell installation

    Stop referenced in the operator's route narrative, tied to lighthouse keeper Willis Augustus Hodges's account of a sea creature.

  6. 6
    Dolphin Inn (former site)

    Stop referenced in the operator's route narrative, tied to a 1907 fire and reported ghosts of two victims.

  7. 7
    Virginia Beach Fishing Pier

    Stop referenced in the operator's route narrative, tied to the wreck of the slave ship Leusden.

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.usghostadventures.com/virginia-beach-ghost-tour
  2. 2.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g58277-d23476950-Reviews-Neptune_Ghosts_By_Us_Ghost_Adventures-Virginia_Beach_Virginia.html
  3. 3.neptuneghosts.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is US Ghost Adventures Virginia Beach family-friendly?
The main boardwalk walking tour is open to all ages; the Boos and Booze Pub Crawl is 21+. About an hour of level walking along the oceanfront boardwalk. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit US Ghost Adventures Virginia Beach?
The 1-hour Buried Beneath the Boardwalk walking tour starts around $22 per person, per TripAdvisor's product listing; the operator's own site directs guests to book online for current pricing.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is US Ghost Adventures Virginia Beach wheelchair accessible?
Yes, US Ghost Adventures Virginia Beach is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Paved oceanfront boardwalk in Virginia Beach, meeting at the King Neptune Statue at 3001 Atlantic Ave..