Getting Started:
Many people who have never taken a
walking tour are somewhat confused about what to expect
their first time taking one of our tours, here is some
information on what to expect as well as other helpful
information.
Taking A Tour:
When you first arrive at the tour
departure location you will see a tent where our
information booth is located, please find the line and
we will assist you to get you started with your walking
tour experience!
Once you reach the info table you
will be asked to sign our tour guestbook, this helps us
keep track of how many people we have taking our tours.
At this point you will be handed
tickets for the number of people in your party, you will
be assigned a tour time and/or tour number that will be printed on your
ticket. You must obtain a ticket to take a tour, all
tickets will be checked just prior to departure.
Because almost all of our tours are free we do
not offer ticket reservations, all tickets are first
come, first serve. We try to allow you to choose your
tour departure time from our list of available tour
times. You may choose a tour time and then return later
just prior to the departure time of your tour.
Please note: If you miss your
tour, we can not place you in a later tour.
All tours are guided, you will be
called to gather for your tour about 2-3 minutes before
your tour's expected start time (occasionally tours can
run late, but typically not more than 5 minutes).
Your tour guide will introduce themselves and give you a
brief rundown of tour rules and safety guidelines.
Expect your tour to last around one hour and thirty
minutes, with the walking distance being just under one
mile.
Our tours offers a glimpse into the
past, we will give you a lot of information on the
history of the area and homes and we will share the
spooky ghost stories of the places on the tour. This
tour is not a haunted house attraction, you may
encounter some costumed characters but rest assured you
will not be chased down by a crazed chainsaw man.
While we try to keep our tours
family friendly, some of the subject matter discussed
may not be appropriate for young ears, we ask that
anyone bringing children on the tour please keep this in
mind and please keep your children with you at all
times.
If you have questions or comments
for your guide please feel free to ask at appropriate
times. We will give our guests plenty of opportunity to
talk with us and ask questions but please be mindful
that we have a certain amount of time to give a tour.
Please avoid any discourteous comments, if you are
unhappy or bored with your tour you are welcome to leave
at any time.
Overall we hope you have an
enjoyable tour and we hope to see you this fall!
Location:
Tours meet at
the Guyandotte Library parking lot located at 203 Richmond St. in
Guyandotte.
Cemetery Tours meet at the Madie Carroll House.
Time:
Tours are seasonal:
we only offer our tours
in the late summer and the fall of each year.
Specific times
and information about each tour may differ from one tour to the next.
Please check the dates, times and relevant information for the tour you
wish to attend.
Upcoming Tours
Sign-In:
The sign-in and
information booth will be open during each tour, there will be several
small souvenir items available for purchase as well as bottled water and
snacks, most items range from $1 - $3, cash only please.
Cost:
Most Historic and Haunted Tours are
absolutely
FREE!
Special Fundraising Tours require a
$1.00 per person donation to attend.
Tour
tickets are available at the information booth. All donations are greatly
appreciated!
Ticket Distribution:
Tickets will be
available usually 1-2 hours prior to the first departing tour, and will end
when all tickets are gone. (Please check each individual tour for
ticket times)
Tickets will be available on a first
come first serve basis only. We have a limited number of tickets per
tour. Tickets will be available at
the sign-in booth at the library or cemetery, depending on your
tour.
Tour Duration:
Tours generally take up to 1.5 hours to complete,
depending on the tour.
Helpful Info:
Private Tours:
-
Private
tours are offered on a limited basis and are
typically reserved for private groups, organizations
or for educational purposes.
-
We offer
both history and haunted private tours.
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You must
have a minimum of 12 people to book a private tour.
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Private
tours are offered only in the spring and fall of the
year.
Rules:
- All children under
18 must be accompanied by an adult in
order to take a tour.
- No pets please.
- Smoking is prohibited during the tour.
- Cameras and flashlights are permitted on the tours, but as a reminder please be
considerate and respectful of at all times.
- For everyone's
safety please follow your guide and obey all pedestrian laws when
crossing the street.
- Safety Information
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