After dark · DARK HISTORY TOURS IN THE USA
Good dark history tours in the USA sell out weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore New Orleans after dark on an adults-only tour of ghost stories, true crime, voodoo, vampires, and haunted French Quarter landmarks.
“It was very informative - not as spooky ghost tour as I was expecting but definitely provided a lot of historical information”
Explore New Orleans crime, ghosts, and dark history on an adults-only French Quarter walking tour with vivid local storytelling.
“Cristo does an amazing job and he backs his stories up with his research for authenticity, which he makes available! Great story teller.”
Review of Genteel and Bard’s Savannah ghost walk, with dark history, haunted sites, audio headsets, route details, price, and booking advice.
“Loved the story and the history, some spooky mystery too! My friends got tired, some extra dark areas, Many other tours intersect! Learned a great deal about history of the area That we never learned in school . Would try it again , Maybe not the 8 , we were tired from touring all day”
Review of Nashville’s Murder in Music City ghost walk, with route details, guide tips, stairs, value, age limits, and booking advice.
“Tour was good but…meeting point address is not correct. We drove all over in a Uber looking for the tour group. It was after dark and was not impressed to say the least! The stars are only two because of this.”
Explore Nashville’s darker side on a 90-minute walking tour of haunted landmarks, murders, true crime, and eerie downtown legends.
“Matt was our tour guide and he was amazing! Super nice, easy to talk to, and had a great way of explaining the history ! I love that there is a binder that has information to back up the history. It’s definitely chilling to know the history, but it was great! I’m a full believer but if I wasn’t, that tour would change my mind!”
Explore Chattanooga after dark on a 95-minute walking tour filled with murders, ghosts, local history, photo spots, and spooky downtown stories.
“Very interesting and fun, your guide was great. Wear comfy shoes, lots of walking but it’s not a difficult walk. Very cool stories”
Review of Key West’s Dark Side Ghost Tour, with haunted landmarks, vivid storytelling, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“This walking tour is just spooky enough without being scary. It’s a mix of weird history and ghosts so there’s a little something for everyone. Overall a good way to spend an evening”
Explore Salem’s darker past on a 90-minute walking tour featuring murders, hauntings, Houdini, the witch trials, and Hocus Pocus sites.
“The tour guide was funny, personable and informative on things and history around the area, also told us about a few places outside of Salem. We could visit while on our stay. We had a great time.”
Review of Nashville’s Haunted Spirits Murder and True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl, with stops, costs, tips, strengths, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Micah was great! Super funny guy and tells the stories well at each different bar, definitely nice to see stuff in Nashville off the main broadway strip”
Review of Hollywood’s two-hour haunted walking tour, covering true crime, celebrity history, ghost stories, guides, value, and practical tips.
“We had a great tour with Matt, our guide. It was just the two of us, so we had real time for everyrhing including drinks in a bar, with a true crime story of course! Matt was very knowledgeable and a great guy/voice to listen to. At the end he suggested a goodsppt to see the Hollywood Sign. Thanks Matt, you gave us a great experience!”
Explore Savannah after dark on a $30 ghost tour featuring Forsyth Park, Monterey Square, haunted homes, local history, and lively guides.
“Nathan did a great job narrating the tour. My husband and I did a tour last year during another visit to Savannah but this one was more interesting and creepy. My 11 year old grandson held on to the EMP meter during the tour and LOVED it. It spiked at all the spookiest locations right on cue! The story telling was outstanding and the picture evidence was great”
Explore Charleston’s haunted streets with Adam, mixing ghost stories, local history, photos, and six atmospheric stops for $25.
“Adam was awesome. Along with haunted stories he provided background history. He provided photographed ghosts”
Explore Louisville’s dark past on a 90-minute Whiskey Row walk with true crime, ghost stories, a cocktail, and headset audio.
“Very knowledgeable tour guide but not worth $65! I’ve done similar for half the price! I’d rather just buy my own drink”
Review of Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour, with spooky stories, local history, practical walking tips, price details, and stop-by-stop advice.
“Jamie provided not only an entertaining and engaging ghost tour but also included much history to Austin as well. 10/10 would recommend”
Review of New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampires Tour, with route details, guide tips, value advice, and what to expect.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the stories he discussed, which made the experience awesome! Had absolutely zero complaints.”
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