Ghost Tours · WORLDWIDE
The 15 best two-hour nights out you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much walking it asks of you. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join an Italian-speaking guide such as Emanuele, Lele, or Dominga for a two-hour evening walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Hear tales of witch hunts, murderers, and ghosts at St. Giles’ Cathedral, Fleshmarket Close, North Bridge, Niddry Street, and Greyfriars Kirkyard. Expect storytelling, steep or uneven streets, and a cemetery visit after dark.
“Guida Emanuele bravissimo e competente é stata proprio un bel tour”
Meet your guide at 327 Airport Road at 9 p.m. for a one-mile walk through Gatlinburg’s darker past. Guides such as Kathy, Pete, and Cass mix local history, crime stories, ghost photographs, and hands-on paranormal equipment. The tour returns to the starting point and runs in all weather.
“It was an absolute blast! The guide was fantastic! The spots were great as well. Also loved that you got to learn a lot about the history of Gatlinburg too! Our tour guide was Kathy and she was great! Also had a few of us get touched aka me. Something pulled my shirt. I would recommend this to someone who isn’t a believer or someone who is curious about the paranormal!”
Walk through the City of London after dark with an English-speaking guide such as George, Zav, Xav, or Antonio. Visit All Hallows by the Tower, Tower Hill, the Monument, Royal Exchange, and Smithfield Market before finishing near St. Paul’s Cathedral. Expect historical detail, unsolved crimes, and ghost stories without theatrical costumes or staged scares.
“A fantastic tour. I'm a born and bread Londoner and still found 90% of it brand new to my ears. Great guide. No theatrics just wonderful story telling and great knowledge. I can totally recomend. Enough history for the adults and plenty of spooks for our teens.”
Walk from Worth and Mulberry Streets through Chinatown, Little Italy, Soho, and Greenwich Village while guides such as Jared, Seth, Jackson, and Ryen tell stories of mafia families, old gangs, crime scenes, haunted houses, and St. Patrick’s Basilica. The English-language tour costs $35, lasts two hours, and includes daytime entry to the basilica.
“Great tour! Very informative. Learned a lot and heard a lot of interesting stories.”
Join a two-hour evening ghost bus tour from College Green and hear comic, grisly tales at St. Audoen’s, Kilmainham, and Glasnevin. Guides such as Sean, Dan, Emma, and Dean use jokes, actors, and jump scares to keep the bus lively. The tour ends with a mystery shot at the Gravediggers Pub, though drinks and site entry cost extra.
“Interactive and tour guide/actors were amazing and very funny I learned more about the plague than I every thought I needed to know!!”
Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with storytellers such as Kathryn, Raven, Angela, or Niki as they connect Madame Lalaurie, the Mad Butcher, vampires, and local folklore to the city’s dark past. The 87-minute tour begins at Voodoo Lounge, includes a 2-for-1 hurricane before departure, and runs rain or shine.
“Our tour guide Jennifer was absolutely incredible! Very knowledgeable and was very funny while still keeping the stories creepy and chilling.”
Walk Greenwich Village after dark with a private English-speaking guide. Hear ghost stories tied to Jefferson Market Library, Cherry Lane Theatre, a churchyard, and 86 Bedford Street. Guides such as Rory, Nicole, Luke, Gabby, and Marshall have led engaging tours that blend spooky tales with Village history.
“Fabulous way to spend an evening in NYC. Gabby was fantastic and made everything very relaxed. She was extremely knowledgeable and we both had a great time. Thanks for the other none tourist tips too. Did the private tour and highly recommend the extra cost to do that felt much more personal.”
Meet at Liverpool Street Station at 6 pm for a two-hour English-language walk through Whitechapel. Guides such as Rory, Ian, Ben, Harry, and Jericho focus on the 1888 murders, the victims, and life in poor East London. The group ends at Mitre Square, with up to 30 people and a minimum age of 16.
“Rory was a very knowledgeable guide who looked after everyone in the group well. He gave such fabulous insights into Jack the Ripper and was professional throughout.”
Follow a Spanish-speaking guide for two hours through Edinburgh’s Old Town after dark. Hear true stories of witches, murderers, and ghosts, visit a cemetery linked with paranormal activity, see David Hume’s tomb, and enjoy views from Calton Hill. Guide Valeria has been praised for her friendly style and focus on real events.
“Perfecto Valeria fue increíble uno de los mejores tour que he tomado!!”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town at dusk with a professional Italian-speaking guide. Hear tales of ghosts, murders, witch hunts, torture, and Edinburgh Castle’s famous spirit, then finish near Calton Hill. The route includes Greyfriars and Old Calton Burial Ground, though the exact stops may vary. The group can include up to 25 people.
“Esperienza fantastica: la guida è stata eccellente, preparata e simpatica. Atmosfera e orario azzeccatissimi! Unica cosa, non abbiamo visitato il cimitero di Greyfriars, ma solo quello di Culton, diversamente da quanto scritto in descrizione....comunque un tour consigliatissimo e INTERESSANTISSIMO! Assolutamente da fare”
Walk Portland’s Old Port at 8 p.m. with guides such as Jeff, Grace, and Jordan, hearing stories tied to DiMillo’s, haunted pubs, Art Alley, the Portland Regency, and more. This is a lively haunted-history tour, not a ghost-hunting session, with a maximum of 30 people and a 1.5 to 2-hour walk.
“Very interesting tour with lots of great information and history. Jordan delivered lots of information in a fun and engaging way.”
Meet your guide beside Stockholm Palace and spend two hours exploring Old Town stories of murders, executions, and Nordic creatures. Guides such as Michael, Emma, and Jonathan explain mylingar, skogsrået, Näcken, trolls, and the beliefs behind them. Choose an English or Swedish tour, with private groups available.
“Jonathan was great! We had a lot of fun, he was very accomodating to any questions and always clear and complete answers, totally recommended”
Walk central Rome after sunset with a guide such as Luisa, hearing stories of notorious murderers, executions, heresy, and the female Pope said to haunt a bridge. The two-hour tour meets at Piazza Colonna, runs in English or Italian, and limits groups to eight people. Expect historical storytelling as much as ghost lore.
“Guide was clearly knowledgeable about relevant history. Guide was professional, passionate about the topic, and friendly.”
Walk from Stortorget through Gamla Stan to Saint Jacob’s Church with a guide such as Jonathan or Åsa. Expect executions, curses, trolls, iron protection, water spirits, undead children, and dark Swedish folklore in English. The route lasts about 90 minutes, though guides may sometimes run longer.
“Vår guide Åsa var otroligt kunnig och engagerad. Att ha en egen guide på 3 personer gjorde upplevelsen så mycket bättre än att gå i stor grupp. Vi fick reda på mycket fakta om gamla stan och många spännande historier berättades. Vår 10 åring tyckte det var spännande, intressant och lärorikt.”
This two-hour Hilo walk starts at 5:00 pm and visits Wailuku River State Park, the Palace Theater, Kalakaua Park, the Pacific Tsunami Museum, and Naha Stone. Your guide blends ghost reports with Hawaiian mythology, local history, and stories of the 1946 and 1960 tsunamis. Expect a maximum of 16 people and a return to the starting point.
“This walk was a bait and switch, it was informative about the history, but very little of it was actually about ghosts.”
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