Virginia Beach Tour Guide- Haunted Pub Crawl

usghostadventures; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Tips-based pay

Free/discounted tours

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

US Ghost Adventures in Virginia Beach is seeking engaging storytellers to join our Haunted Pub Crawl tour guide team. You will lead walking tours through historic drinking establishments, share ghost stories, and entertain guests with public speaking and stage presence.

Ideal candidates have a passion for history, strong storytelling, and public speaking skills. Prior experience in bartending or acting is helpful, and you must be comfortable guiding groups of up to 20 guests.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of up to 20 guests on walking pub crawl tours lasting 1.5 to 2 hours through historic Virginia Beach.
• Deliver engaging historical narratives, true crime accounts, and ghost stories with enthusiasm and public speaking.
• Coordinate with partner venues and bar staff for smooth transitions and welcoming stops.
• Provide excellent customer service and foster a memorable, entertainment-focused tour experience.

Skills

Public speaking

Storytelling

Customer service

Historic research

Job description

Tour Guide - Virginia Beach Haunted Pub Crawl

Location: Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach.
• 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.