After dark · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best dark history tours you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much of it is on foot. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Savannah’s candlelit ghost walk pairs true history, dark legends, and mossy squares with an engaging guide and a gentle scare factor.
“Great way to learn some history of savannah along with the dark side of that history. He did a great job combining storytelling with history.”
Review of Stockholm’s $33 Ghost Walk, with dark Gamla Stan stories, medieval lanes, practical tips, guide style, value, and who should book.
“Our guide Chris was really funny. Especially the part in the cellar of the german Church was really spooky. Greetings from Germany 😉”
Review of New Orleans’ small-group haunted carriage tour, with ghost stories, French Quarter landmarks, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Our spooky tour was fantastic, our guide was Trish, she and our mule were both amazing guide ladies full of personality”
Review of New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour, with French Quarter stops, haunted bars, price, pacing, guide quality, and booking tips.
“Great time very informative of the history. Our guide was great! Would highly recommend to anyone interested I the ghost history”
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 Galveston’s Historic Ghost Tour, with haunted mansions, island history, practical tips, guide notes, and honest value advice.
“We did the 8:00 tour in June. The weather was pleasant. It was a large group but Dave did job making sure everyone could hear.”
Review of Shadows of York, a 90-minute ghost walk with dark history, theatrical guides, York landmarks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Dan was fantastic! The tour was fun and informative. He has a theatrical way of explaining the stories so they’re spooky but you learn a lot. If your debating on which tour to book, you won’t be disappointed with this one! Thanks Dan and team 😊”
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town on a 75-minute witchcraft tour with character guides, dark history, haunted closes, and a Grassmarket finish.
“Really enjoyable tour, our guide kept it enjoyable but never lost sight of teh tragedy of the witch trials.”
Explore Buda Castle after dark with vampire legends, Vlad Dracula tales, historic sites, steep stairs, and dramatic Danube views.
“This tour took too long and the guide didn’t like it when I cracked a joke and got a bigger laugh than him. Oops. A lot of people found the walking element too difficult so avoid if you don’t want to do the steps.”
Explore Stockholm’s haunted Gamla Stan on a lively 90-minute ghost walk filled with dark history, legends, humor, and practical tips.
“It was a very entertaining way to learn some of the dark history of Stockholm. Would 1000% recommend to anyone travelling to Stockholm. The tour was full of historical info but our guide Reece made it absolutely entertaining.”
Explore Salem’s witch trial sites, haunted lore, and pop culture landmarks on this affordable, one-hour walking tour.
“Awesome, very informative and interesting. Allie was an awesome tour guide. Would recommend this tour to everyone.”
Explore Paris after dark on a two-hour walking tour of executions, Templars, haunted landmarks, Notre Dame legends, and vampire lore.
“We were only a small group, but that didn't detract from the atmosphere as Morgan was nonetheless committed and gave us the best of his gruesome stories. As we were only adults, he also unpacked the most disturbing stories - so caution for sensitive people, but an absolute must for true crime fans!”
Review of York’s 75-minute witches walking tour, with true stories, costumed guides, York Minster, the Shambles, and practical tips.
“Merlot was great! He kept everyone engaged and a good laugh whilst being very knowledgable. Engaging with those not on the tour whilst walking the streets also made us chuckle – recommend!”
Explore Austin’s haunted history on a 90-minute evening walk featuring the Driskill Hotel, Paramount Theatre, Dirty Sixth, and Speakeasy.
“The tour was entertaining. We enjoyed it. Our tour guide was very passionate, funny and knowledgeable.”
Explore Edinburgh’s darker past on a two-hour Royal Mile walk covering executions, plague, graves, body snatchers, and grim city lore.
“Joe was a wonderful guide! He was knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.”
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