Fredericksburg Halloween Ghost Tour: Masonic Lodge Access

Access Fredericksburg's hidden haunted sites on Halloween night

A ghost tour of downtown Fredericksburg with exclusive access to Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4, the private Old Masonic Cemetery, and Amy Lou's Apothecary: three historic sites normally closed to the public. The guide carries a lantern and shares stories rooted in historic records and local lore. The route and stories differ from the regular Ghost Tour. A portion of ticket proceeds supports the lodge and cemetery restoration.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fredericksburg Halloween ghost tour

• Enter Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4
• Visit private Old Masonic Cemetery
• Stop outside Mary Washington House
• Stop outside Ironclad Inn
• Enter Amy Lou’s Apothecary after hours

The experience

You arrive in downtown Fredericksburg on an evening when most of the city's historic buildings are locked. Your guide meets you with a lantern and leads you first into Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4, a site the public rarely enters. Inside, you hear ghost stories tied to the lodge's long history before moving to the adjacent Old Masonic Cemetery, also normally closed. Among the gravestones, your guide shares chilling tales created specifically for this Halloween route: stories drawn from historic records, eyewitness accounts, and generations of local lore. These stories differ entirely from those on the regular Ghost Tour.

The route then moves through downtown stops including the Mary Washington House, where you stand outside while hearing haunted legends connected to the home, and the Ironclad Inn, now a hotel, where your guide shares ghost stories rooted in the property's past. The evening concludes with after-hours entry into Amy Lou's Apothecary, a building that served as a Civil War hospital. You step inside to experience the historic interior at a time when it is normally closed, hearing stories connected to its medical past.

The tour runs roughly 80 minutes with a live English-speaking guide. A portion of every ticket supports restoration and preservation of the Masonic Lodge and cemetery.

What’s included

• Entrance to Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4 and the private Old Masonic Cemetery.
• after-hours access to Amy Lou's Apothecary.
• a lantern-carrying guide in English.
• ghost stories rooted in historic records and local lore.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 18 Sep 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by History Walks FXBG

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers stories as you walk, so you follow the narrative and the route at the guide's pace. This works well if you enjoy listening to local history and ghost lore while moving through a downtown area on foot, and if you're comfortable with a moderate walking pace over historic streets and cemetery ground.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What makes this Halloween ghost tour different from the regular Fredericksburg Ghost Tour?

This tour includes exclusive access to Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4 and the private Old Masonic Cemetery, both normally closed to the public, plus after-hours entry to Amy Lou's Apothecary. The stories and route are created specifically for Halloween and differ entirely from the regular tour's stops and narratives.

Can I actually go inside the Masonic Lodge and cemetery?

Yes. You step inside Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4 and enter the Old Masonic Cemetery, both sites normally off-limits to visitors. At other stops like the Mary Washington House and Ironclad Inn, you view the buildings from outside while your guide shares their ghost stories.

What is included in the ticket price?

The ticket covers entrance to the Masonic Lodge, the private cemetery, and after-hours access to Amy Lou's Apothecary, plus the guide and lantern for the full route. A portion of every ticket supports restoration of the lodge and cemetery.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs approximately 80 minutes and covers downtown Fredericksburg's haunted stops with your lantern-carrying guide.

Is this tour suitable for someone visiting Fredericksburg for the first time?

Yes, if you have a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour involves walking through downtown and standing in historic sites. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, and you should be comfortable with a moderate walking pace over uneven historic terrain.