After dark · GHOST STORY TOURS IN THE USA
Good ghost story 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 Key West after dark with ghost stories, historic homes, dowsing rods, and an easy 90-minute walk through Old Town.
“Ted led our ghost tour. Our two boys had a blast. Southern most Ted was fun and very knowledgeable and got us the hook up on some key lime pie. Thanks Ted.”
Review of Savannah’s Grave Tales Ghost Tour, with honest advice on price, walking, family suitability, guides, weather, and what to expect.
“It was super fun and would definitely do it again. The guide was very entertaining and really show cased her love for her job.”
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!”
Breckenridge Ghostly Tales pairs mining history, spooky stories, and dowsing rods on a 100-minute evening walk for $35.
“We booked the ghost tour for our family, ages ranged from 16yo-50yo and everyone truly loved it. Gayle our guide was absolutely amazing. We learned so much about the history of Breckenridge and the stories of those who lived here from the 1800’s. It was very interactive and Gayle truly kept you wanting to know more. You know it was a good tour when the teenagers were talking about it in the car! Don’t miss out on this gem!”
Explore Waco’s haunted sites, tragic stories, and spirit-contact experiments on a two-hour mobile ghost tour led by Adam.
“What makes haunted tours so fun is the host telling the tales and Adam certainly did not disappoint!! His passion and enthusiasm come through on every story told and we loved how he tailored the night to our group. He made the stories interactive which we thought was a unique experience. He was very knowledgeable about Waco's history and ghost hunting in general! If you're looking for something to do while in Waco, you should definitely take this tour!”
Explore New Orleans ghosts, dark history, Lalaurie Mansion, and a haunted bar on this affordable two-hour French Quarter walk.
“Our guide was a last minute replacement and it wasn't his usual tour but he did a good job pinch hitting with what he'd overheard the regular guide saying during previous tours. I'd taken the tour several times in prior years and an unfortunate amount of information was left out. And then there was the 45 minute line for the one stall women's restroom . . .”
Explore Tombstone after dark on a family-friendly ghost walk featuring the O.K. Corral, Bird Cage Theatre, local history, and haunted tales.
“Pepper and Belle were very knowledgeable and so nice! They told us so many good stories as we walked through the downtown area and even got a little reinactment from Pepper where the gun fight was! Highly recommend this tour”
Explore Phoenix crime and ghost stories on a small-group tour with Old West sites, haunted buildings, expert guides, and true mysteries.
“Jared was fantastic! He has an excellent knowledge and repertoire of the HAUNTED areas of Phoenix. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the paranormal!”
Explore Sarasota after dark on a 90-minute trolley tour with actors, ghost stories, local history, free drinks, and spooky theatrical surprises.
“Lovely experience and tour! Made us enjoy Sarasota even more. We’re going again on our next trip to Sarasota.”
Walk Sunset Boulevard after dark with Chris for true crime, celebrity scandals, mob history, and reported hauntings in a small group.
“This is a very informative tour. Chris was very knowledgeable on the shady past of Sunset Boulevard. I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the Sunset Strips seedy history.”
Explore haunted Hollywood on a two-hour night walk featuring true crime, ghost stories, the Pantages, Knickerbocker, and Roosevelt hotels.
“Paul was an outstanding guide! The tour included a good mix of true crime and ghost stories, as well as a few humorous tales. Paul even indulged my special request at the tour’s end to find a particular celebrity’s hand prints. I 100% recommend this tour.”
Review of Haunted Nashville’s 90-minute ghost walk, with historic churches, the Capitol, Printer’s Alley, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Great tour packed with info. Presented in a fun manner to make it engaging. Paul was an amazing tour guide!”
Explore New Orleans after dark on a small-group French Quarter tour mixing true crime, ghosts, river lore, and Bourbon Street stories.
“While this was labeled a ghost/crime scene tour, it was more historical. Joshua was well informed about the history of various events that took place in the French Quarters years ago. He patiently waited to see if we had questions. It is very obvious that Joshua loves what he does and is eager to share his knowledge with the throngs of people who sign up for the ghost tours.”
Explore Colorado Springs after dark on a 90-minute ghost tour covering haunted buildings, Spanish Flu morgues, murders, and underground tunnels.
“He did an exceptional job enjoyed all aspects of the tour.”
Explore the Met through ghost stories, fear, funerary art, and macabre myths on this lively two-hour tour for ages 10 and up.
“Guide was an expert and kept everyone's attention..very informative and knowledgeable. So many things to see”
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