St. Augustine: Dixie House Paranormal Investigation

St. Augustine’s Dixie House gives you a rare chance to do more than hear a ghost story. You enter the reportedly haunted house with equipment in hand and help test what may be happening inside. A Para4ce investigator explains the tools, leads the work, and helps you read the signs.

I like two things right away: you get to handle a broad range of ghost-hunting gear, and the investigation is recorded by mounted cameras. The thermal and SLS cameras add a more technical side to the evening. The main drawback is that the video and thermal-camera files cost extra, and two hours can feel short if you want a long, slow investigation.

Key points to know before booking

• Investigate the Dixie House itself: The focus stays on one reportedly haunted property instead of a quick walk past several sites.
• Use thermal and SLS cameras: These tools give you more to work with than a standard flashlight and ghost story.
• Learn from a Para4ce investigator: Your guide explains the equipment and helps you take part in the investigation.
• Bring your own camera and gear: You can bring personal ghost-hunting equipment, which is useful if you already have a favorite device.
• Choose the video add-on: Mounted-camera footage and thermal images are available after the tour for an additional fee.
• Plan for a two-hour English tour: Afternoon, evening, and night times are usually offered, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Inside the Dixie House investigation

The appeal of this experience is its setting. Instead of listening to a guide describe several haunted places from a sidewalk, you spend the evening inside the Dixie House and work through a paranormal investigation.

That change matters. A walking ghost tour is often about atmosphere, local stories, and the pleasure of moving through old St. Augustine after dark. This experience is more hands-on. You are there to watch, listen, ask questions, and use equipment that may help you examine unusual activity.

I would approach it with an open mind and sensible expectations. The tour gives you tools and guidance, but it cannot promise a sighting, a clear voice, or a dramatic event. The value comes from taking part in the process and seeing how a trained investigator handles a reportedly haunted site.

The investigation lasts two hours. That is enough time to learn the basics and try several devices, though it is not a full-night research session. If you want a compact paranormal activity that fits neatly into an evening in St. Augustine, the length works well. If you want hours of repeated sessions in one building, you may find it brief.

Meeting the Para4ce investigator

Your guide is a member of the Para4ce Investigations team. The role is more involved than simply telling spooky stories. You are shown how the equipment works, what it is meant to detect, and how to take part without turning the investigation into a noisy free-for-all.

The guide also provides context about the spirits associated with the house. The stated aim is to help you learn who may haunt the Dixie House and why. The supplied information does not identify the spirits by name, so you should expect the investigator to provide that background during the activity rather than arrive with a fixed list of characters.

Two guide names connected with especially positive experiences are Brent and Thomas. Brent led an evening that included attempts to connect with several spirits, while Thomas guided a family group. That gives you a useful sense of the tone: the activity can suit serious paranormal fans, but it is also set up for families and first-timers who want a lively night out.

The guide names are not guaranteed for every departure. Still, the strongest praise is aimed at the people leading the investigation. That is important here because your experience depends heavily on clear instructions, patience with questions, and a respectful approach to the house.

What happens when you start the investigation

The beginning is likely to focus on orientation. You meet the Para4ce team member, learn the basic rules, and get an explanation of the devices available for use. This is the point where you should ask how to operate anything you have brought from home.

You can bring your own ghost-hunting equipment, and a camera is specifically recommended. That makes the activity a better fit for anyone who already owns a recorder, meter, camera, or similar tool. You do not need to arrive as an expert, since the guide supplies equipment and teaches you what you need for the session.

Mounted video cameras record the investigation as it happens. This is useful for two reasons. First, you can remain focused on the room and the conversation rather than trying to film every moment yourself. Second, recorded footage may let you look back at an event that passed too quickly to understand at the time.

The house is the star of the activity, but the available information does not give a room-by-room route. I would not book this expecting a published sequence of named chambers or guaranteed stops. You are booking a guided investigation in the Dixie House, with the exact flow shaped by the investigator and conditions during your time there.

Thermal cameras, SLS tools, and the practical side

The equipment is what separates this activity from a basic haunted-house visit. You can use a thermal camera and an SLS camera as part of the investigation, alongside other ghost-hunting equipment supplied by the team.

A thermal camera shows heat patterns. That does not automatically prove paranormal activity, since temperature changes can have ordinary causes. Still, the images give you something concrete to examine, especially when the guide explains what you are seeing and why it may be worth a closer look.

The SLS camera is another specialized tool included in the session. It is used to look for human-shaped forms or figures detected by the device. As with any paranormal technology, you will get the most from it if you treat the results as material for discussion and further checking, not as instant proof.

That careful attitude improves the evening. You can enjoy the suspense without having to accept every odd reading as supernatural. The guide’s job is to help you use the tools and consider what they show. Your job is to pay attention, ask questions, and keep track of what happened before and after an unusual reading.

If you bring your own equipment, avoid letting it distract you from the group. A camera is recommended, but the activity already includes mounted recording. Bring personal gear because you want to use it, not because you need it to take part.

Recorded footage and the extra cost

The investigation is recorded through mounted video cameras, but the files are not included in the basic $49 price. You can add the investigation videos and thermal-camera shots at checkout.

I see this as an optional souvenir rather than a required part of the experience. If you are mainly after the live event, the base price covers the team member, ghost-hunting equipment, and use of the thermal and SLS cameras. If you want to review possible activity later, share the footage with family, or keep a record of your night in the Dixie House, the add-on may be worthwhile.

Be clear about what you are buying. The included feature is the recording during the investigation. The downloadable or sent footage and thermal-camera images are the additional purchase. Check the current add-on price before you pay, since it is not included in the stated tour cost.

The footage can also help you judge moments more calmly. In a dark house, a quick movement or strange sound may be hard to process. Watching a clip later could make it seem more convincing, less mysterious, or simply explainable. That is a good reason to value the recording as a record of the activity, not just proof of a haunting.

Is $49 a fair price?

At $49 per person, this sits above a simple ghost-story walk but below the cost of many longer specialist activities. The price is easier to justify if you care about participation and equipment.

You are paying for a two-hour guided investigation, a Para4ce team member, supplied ghost-hunting tools, mounted video recording, and access to thermal and SLS cameras. You are not merely paying to enter a historic building and listen to a scripted talk.

The value is weaker if you want guaranteed paranormal evidence. No tour can promise that, and the information provided does not promise a particular encounter. You should see the $49 as payment for the setting, the instruction, the equipment, and the chance to investigate with a guide.

The optional footage changes the total cost. I would decide before arrival whether you want a digital keepsake. If you are traveling with children or relatives who will enjoy replaying the night, it may add to the memory. If you rarely watch tour videos, skip it and keep the base price in mind.

Who will enjoy this most

This is a good match for you if you like paranormal stories but also want to understand the tools used to investigate them. It suits couples, families, and small groups looking for an unusual evening in St. Augustine.

Families should note that the activity is described as a family-friendly experience through the guide feedback, but the setting and subject may still be intense for young children. The tour takes place in a reportedly haunted house and is offered in the afternoon, evening, and night. Use your judgment about the timing and theme.

It also suits photography fans and people who already own ghost-hunting equipment. You can bring cameras and other gear, so the activity can feel more personal than a standard guided tour.

I would choose a different experience if your main goal is city history, architecture, or a broad look at St. Augustine. A trolley tour, history museum visit, or walking ghost tour will cover more of the city. The Dixie House investigation is focused and specialized.

Practical details that can make the night easier

The exact address is sent by email and text message to the mobile number used for booking. Check both before leaving, since the meeting location is not provided in advance in the activity details.

Bring a camera. You may also bring any ghost-hunting equipment you like. Wear whatever allows you to remain comfortable for a two-hour investigation, though no special clothing is listed as required.

The tour is conducted in English with a live guide. Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed. Keep the evening respectful and follow the investigator’s instructions, since the activity depends on a controlled setting.

Afternoon, evening, and night departures are usually available. Night may offer the mood most people expect from a haunted-house investigation, while an afternoon departure could feel less intense and work better for families. Check the available time when you book.

You can reserve now and pay later, which helps if your St. Augustine plans are still changing. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. Those terms are useful, but confirm the exact conditions at booking.

Dixie House compared with other St. Augustine activities

St. Augustine has several ways to explore its darker stories. A large ghost tour gives you more city coverage and usually puts the emphasis on narration. The Dixie House activity gives you less sightseeing but more participation.

A paranormal investigation at the Old Jail after dark offers another focused option. The Dixie House is the better pick if the house itself and the use of cameras appeal to you. An adults-only walking ghost tour may suit you better if you want a stroll with spooky storytelling rather than equipment work.

For a change of mood, the Nights of Lights electric-vehicle ride or a pirate-ship voyage provides entertainment without the same serious paranormal focus. A trolley and museum visit is the practical choice if you are still learning about St. Augustine’s past.

I would not try to cram all these into one night. Pick the activity that matches your interest. The Dixie House works best when you want to stay in one place, take part, and see how paranormal claims are examined.

Should you book the Dixie House investigation?

Book it if you want a two-hour, hands-on paranormal activity with real investigation equipment and a guide who explains what you are doing. The thermal camera, SLS camera, mounted recording, and option to bring your own gear give the evening more substance than a standard spooky tale.

Think twice if you need guaranteed evidence, dislike dark or unsettling settings, or want a broad tour of St. Augustine. Also budget for the video and thermal-image add-on if you want copies of the recorded material.

For most curious visitors, $49 is a fair entry price for a focused night at the Dixie House. Go in ready to question what you see, enjoy the atmosphere, and let the evidence, or lack of it, be part of the fun.

FAQ

How long is the Dixie House paranormal investigation?

The investigation lasts two hours.

How much does the experience cost?

The stated price is $49 per person.

What equipment is included?

The experience includes ghost-hunting equipment, a thermal camera, and an SLS camera. A Para4ce Investigations team member also guides the activity.

Can I bring my own ghost-hunting equipment?

Yes. You are allowed to bring any equipment you like, and a camera is recommended.

Are the investigation videos included?

No. The investigation videos and thermal-camera shots are available as an add-on at checkout.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is conducted in English with a live guide.