The Spirit Ghost Walking Tour

Bay St. Louis keeps its secrets after dark. The Spirit Ghost Walking Tour pairs local stories with an easy stroll through this small Mississippi beach town. I like the chance to enter Cedar Rest Cemetery and the way the tour adds drinks to the evening without turning into a full pub crawl. The main drawback is that some stops are outdoor talks about buildings, so anyone expecting constant paranormal action may find the pace more historical than spooky.

The tour costs $39 per person, lasts about 90 minutes, and accepts up to 20 people. I also like that the route is flat and compact, with the end only about a block and a half from the starting point. Still, the experience can be confusing if you think you are booking in Biloxi. It takes place in Bay St. Louis, a separate town, and that distinction matters when planning your evening.

Quick take on the Bay St. Louis ghost walk

• Cedar Rest Cemetery is the tour’s strongest stop, with access to a place many ghost tours cannot include.
• The stories cover local buildings and unusual characters, not just claims of hauntings.
• The walking is gentle and unhurried, making this workable for most people who can manage a 90-minute outdoor stroll.
• Drinks are part of the evening, but this is not a nonstop bar crawl.
• The route ends at the Hancock County Courthouse, close enough to walk back to the starting point.
• Bring bug spray, especially for the evening cemetery portion.

What the $39 price actually buys you

At $39, you are paying for a guided local storytelling experience rather than a major attraction with formal admissions. The fee covers the guide and all taxes and fees, while the listed stops do not require separate admission.

I think the price is fair if you enjoy place-based stories, old buildings, and a relaxed night walk. The value comes from the guide connecting several sites across town and explaining the odd corners of Bay St. Louis that you could easily pass without noticing.

The price is less convincing if your main goal is a traditional pub crawl or a high-production ghost show. One drink stop appears during the route, with opportunities to buy drinks at the start and end as well. You can walk with an alcoholic drink, and coffee or a bathroom break may also be available along the way, but the tour is built around storytelling first.

That distinction is worth understanding before you book. The experience offers roughly two drinks during the 90-minute walk, with a possible third stop if requested. It is a ghost walk with drinks, not a drinking tour that happens to include a few ghost stories.

Starting at 119 North Beach Boulevard

The tour begins at 119 N Beach Blvd in Bay St. Louis. The town is small and flat, which makes the meeting point fairly simple to reach once you are in town.

A free parking garage is available, although you may face parking fees if the garage is full. If you are coming from Biloxi, check the town name and address carefully before setting out. Bay St. Louis and Biloxi are not the same place, and a similarly named bar in Biloxi can add to the confusion.

The route is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation arrives at booking, so keep the ticket available on your phone. Public transportation is nearby, though the information provided does not specify particular routes or schedules.

The group can include as many as 20 people. That is large enough to create a social evening but small enough for a guide to keep the group together on a compact town route. Since the tour is outside, comfortable shoes and protection from insects are sensible. One particularly useful tip is simple: bring bug spray.

Clay Creations and the ghosts in the gallery

The first stop takes about 15 minutes and centers on the story of the Ghosts in the Gallery at Clay Creations. This gives the tour an immediate local flavor. Rather than opening with a broad lecture about haunted places in Mississippi, the guide starts with a specific Bay St. Louis business and the strange stories attached to it.

You will be standing outside, listening to the tale before moving on. That means this portion depends heavily on the guide’s delivery. The setting provides atmosphere, but you should not expect an indoor museum visit or a formal gallery tour.

I like this kind of opening because it helps you notice the character of the town. Old buildings can look ordinary in daylight. At night, a story about what happened there can change the way you see the same facade. The tradeoff is that the stop is brief, so the tale will not receive the time given to a full attraction.

Cedar Rest Cemetery and the tour’s best setting

Cedar Rest Cemetery is the most distinctive stop on the route. The group spends about 15 minutes there, hearing the strange history of one of its occupants.

Access to the cemetery is a real advantage. Many walking tours have to remain on public sidewalks, but this experience includes time inside Cedar Rest Cemetery. That creates a stronger setting for the stories and gives the guide a chance to connect local people, death, memory, and rumor in one place.

The cemetery portion may also be the moment when you most want extra time. The schedule allows about 15 minutes, so you will hear the featured story and move on rather than wander through every corner. If cemeteries are your main interest, that limit may feel short.

The pace is not fast, which helps here. You can listen without rushing from marker to marker, and most people who can manage an easy walk should find the physical demands modest. Still, the cemetery is outdoors, and evening conditions can include insects. Bug spray is practical, not theatrical advice.

The guide also describes the strange occupant’s history rather than promising a guaranteed supernatural encounter. That is an important point. Paranormal experiences cannot be scheduled, and this tour works best when you enjoy the story even if nothing unexplained happens.

Old City Hall and the case beneath the surface

The next Bay St. Louis stop concerns what lies within Old City Hall. The talk lasts about 15 minutes and continues the tour’s mix of local history and ghost lore.

This section should appeal to you if you like buildings with layers of public life behind them. Old city halls often carry stories involving government, disputes, work, and people who passed through over the years. Here, the focus is presented as a case, which gives the stop a more investigative feel than a simple list of dates.

You will again be outside, hearing the story from the sidewalk or nearby public area. That is useful for keeping the route simple, but it also means you will not get an interior tour. Anyone seeking access to locked rooms or underground spaces should set expectations accordingly.

The value of this stop rests on context. The guide is not only pointing at an old building and saying it is haunted. The story gives you a different way to read the town center, even if you remain skeptical about the ghostly claims.

Hancock County Courthouse after dark

The Hancock County Courthouse receives its own 15-minute stop. Here, you hear local history and ghostly tales while walking outside the building.

A courthouse is a natural setting for stories about justice, conflict, and people whose lives became tied to the law. The tour uses the building as a backdrop rather than offering an interior visit. That keeps the walk moving, but it also limits the visual experience to the exterior.

This is one of the stops where the tour’s balance becomes clear. You get a local story, a recognizable building, and a reason to look more closely at the town. You do not get a long theatrical performance at every stop.

The courthouse also serves as the endpoint. After the talk, the guide points you back toward the starting place. Since the route ends only about a block and a half away, getting back to your car should be straightforward in this small, flat town.

The Manor and the final story

The last themed stop asks what lies beneath the Manor. The title alone suggests the strongest suspense of the route, but the information provided does not specify exactly what you will see or whether you enter the property.

Plan to listen outside and treat the stop as a story about the site rather than an underground exploration. The wording creates a spooky finish, while the actual experience remains a guided walk through town.

Ending with the Manor gives the evening a final question instead of simply stopping after the courthouse. I like that structure because the route has a clear progression: gallery, cemetery, civic buildings, and a final tale about what may be below a residence or historic property.

A relaxed pace, not a haunted house show

The walk lasts about 90 minutes, with roughly 15 minutes assigned to each of five main stops. That makes the pacing easy to follow. You are not racing between sites, and there is room to listen, take a few photos, and keep your bearings.

The slow pace is a plus for families and couples. Two girls, ages 10 and 18, were described as enjoying the evening, which suggests the experience can work across age groups. The stories may be spooky, but the format is not presented as an extreme scare attraction.

The same pace may disappoint you if you want constant action. The tour is mostly walking, listening, and looking at historic exteriors. The ghost stories provide the mood, but the physical experience remains a town walk.

Photography is welcome as part of the experience, and some participants have thought they captured orbs in their pictures. You should treat that as personal interpretation rather than a promised feature. The tour does not guarantee paranormal evidence.

Drinks, expectations, and the pub crawl question

The drink element needs a clear explanation. You can purchase a drink at the beginning and walk with it. There is another stop during the route where you may get a drink, coffee, or use the bathroom. A third drink may be possible at the end or by request.

That setup adds a pleasant social touch. Bay St. Louis is a small town, and carrying a drink while hearing stories can make the evening feel informal rather than staged.

But I would not book this expecting a bar-to-bar crawl. One drink stop is part of the route, and the guide’s main job is telling stories while walking. If you want several bars, substantial time at each one, or a night centered on cocktails, choose a different activity.

The tour is also not the place to count on alcohol as the main entertainment. The best reason to go is the combination of local tales, cemetery access, and an easy evening walk. The drinks are an extra.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend the Spirit Ghost Walking Tour to you if you enjoy:

• Local history mixed with supernatural stories
• Small-town walking tours
• Cemeteries and unusual historic characters
• A relaxed date-night activity
• Family outings with older children
• A social evening with one or two drinks
• Taking photos and listening for strange details

You may want to skip it if you need a fast-moving attraction, indoor comfort, guaranteed paranormal activity, or a true pub crawl. You should also confirm the town before booking if you are staying in Biloxi or another Gulf Coast community.

The tour can accommodate most people, but you need to be comfortable walking outside for about an hour and a half. The route is flat, which helps, but the experience does not describe seating or specific accessibility equipment.

Weather, cancellations, and booking timing

The tour requires good weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. It also requires a minimum number of participants, and if that minimum is not reached, you are offered another date or experience or a full refund.

Your own cancellation is different. The booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason, so check your schedule carefully before paying. The experience is booked about seven days ahead on average, which gives you a useful planning window.

Because the route is outdoors, I would check the forecast and plan light, comfortable clothing. The tour is offered in English, uses mobile tickets, and is limited to 20 people.

Should you book the Spirit Ghost Walking Tour?

Book it if you want a gentle, story-led introduction to Bay St. Louis after dark, with Cedar Rest Cemetery as the main draw. The strongest parts are the local setting, the unusual stories attached to ordinary buildings, and the chance to walk with a drink without committing to a full night of bar hopping.

Skip it if your idea of a ghost tour means actors, special effects, indoor access, or nonstop scares. The experience is best understood as a historic walking tour with ghostly material, a cemetery visit, and optional drinks.

At $39, I see solid value for a couple, a family with older children, or anyone curious about the town’s stranger side. Just verify the Bay St. Louis address, bring bug spray, and arrive expecting stories rather than proof.

FAQ

Where does the Spirit Ghost Walking Tour begin?

The tour begins at 119 N Beach Blvd, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 39520.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at the Hancock County Courthouse parking lot at 128 Court St, Bay St. Louis. The guide points you back toward the starting point, which is about a block and a half away.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $39 per person, including all fees and taxes.

Is parking available?

A parking garage is free, but parking fees may apply if the garage is full.

Is this a real pub crawl?

No. The experience includes opportunities to purchase drinks, including a stop during the walk, but the main activity is a guided ghost and history tour.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes the tour to be canceled, you are offered a different date or a full refund.