Richmond Tour Guide- Haunted Pub Crawl

US-Ghost-Adventure; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips per tour

Bonuses based on performance

Free/discounted tours

Job summary

US Ghost Adventures seeks enthusiastic tour guides for the Richmond Haunted Pub Crawl. You will lead groups through historic venues, sharing local history, ghost stories, and dark heritage with an entertaining persona.

Part-time role in Richmond, with base pay per tour and potential tips and bonuses. Prior theater or bartending experience is a plus, and strong public speaking skills are essential for engaging guests.

Qualifications

• Deep passion for history, storytelling, and historic research.
• Strong public speaking skills to engage tour groups.
• Experience in bartending or acting/theatre is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of up to 20 guests on walking tours through Richmond, lasting 1.5–2 hours.
• Deliver engaging historical narratives, true crime accounts, and ghost stories.
• Coordinate with partner venues and bar staff to ensure smooth transitions at each stop.
• Provide exceptional customer service and facilitate an entertaining tour experience.

Skills

Storytelling

Public speaking

Theatre/acting

History enthusiast

Job description

Tour Guide - Richmond Haunted Pub Crawl

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: $50.00 per tour

Position Overview

US Ghost Adventures is seeking engaging storytellers, theater, acting and history enthusiasts, and public speakers to join our team as a Haunted Pub Crawl Tour Guide in Richmond. This role combines historical storytelling, local lore, and guest entertainment as you lead walking tours through historic drinking establishments and haunted locations. Guides share local history, ghost stories, and dark heritage while maintaining a fun, entertaining atmosphere for guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of up to 20 guests on walking pub crawl tours lasting 1.5 to 2 hours through historic Richmond.
• Deliver fun, compelling historical narratives, true crime accounts, and ghost stories with enthusiasm and professional public speaking skills.
• Coordinate with partner venues and bar staff to ensure smooth group transitions and a welcoming experience at each stop.
• Provide exceptional customer service, answer guest questions, and facilitate a memorable, entertainment-driven tour experience.

Compensation & Perks

• $50.00 base pay per 90-minute tour ($33.00/hr rate)
• Tips: $20 to over $100 per tour.
• Bonuses based on performance.
• Free or discounted tours for you and close family/friends all over the country Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle

Tour Guide Requirements

• A deep passion for history, storytelling, and historic research
• Strong public speaking skills to engage and educate your tour groups
• Prior experience as a bartender, acting or theater experience is helpful.

About US Ghost Adventures

US Ghost Adventures provides historic, entertainment-focused ghost tours in more than 250 cities across the United States. Grounded in thorough historical research, our experiences connect guests with the dark history, authentic folklore, and legendary hauntings of America’s most historic locations.