Family-Friendly Ghost Tours: The 15 Best Worldwide

1.Ghost Tour: History and Haunts – Family Friendly – Best in Gettysburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 378 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $23Our pick

Walk Gettysburg after dark with guides such as Ken, Kendra, and Dillon, hearing Civil War stories, local folklore, and reported paranormal activity. The 75-minute route begins and ends at Unity Park, stays family-friendly, and uses historic buildings, photographs, and storytelling rather than a fright-house approach.

“My grandchildren, 10 and 11 and I really enjoyed the tour. We thought Dylan was very interesting. Though it was not a "creepy" ghost tour, it gave them some chills and some good history about children during that time period.”

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2.Fraidy Cat: The Family Fun Ghost Tour of Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Walk through five of Savannah’s most haunted squares and Colonial Park Cemetery with guides such as Kerry and Lori. This 90-minute evening tour blends factual local history, ghost lore, theatrical storytelling, and plenty of chances for children to ask questions. It is spooky without being too intense for most school-age children.

“The kids loved it! Our guide, Kerry, kept both the kids and the adults laughing, and the tour was just the right amount of scary for our 12, 10 and 8 year olds :)”

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3.Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Walk the French Quarter from Toulouse Street to Royal Street with a family-focused guide such as Dalvin, Dane, Elaine, Melissa, or Anderson. Expect about two hours of theatrical ghost stories, local history, and stops at LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, and Royal Street. The tone is spooky but suitable for children, with plenty of walking.

“Not scary for kids. The kids might not be as interested because kids are kids. I found it informational and nice walk for our family.”

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4.“History and Haunts” Family Friendly Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 141 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23

Walk Gettysburg after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Ken, Kendra, or Connor. Hear Civil War stories and family-friendly ghost tales outside the Farnsworth House, Jenny Wade’s Birth House, the Reynolds Death House, Haunted Creek, and other downtown sites. The tour stays outdoors, lasts 75 minutes, and does not enter haunted buildings.

“Our guide Ken was very knowledgeable and kind. He interacted with the children very well without forgetting that there were adults present too. The tour was a delightful mix of history and hauntings (like he said there are different ways to be haunted). He also gave the group directions to other monuments that related to the tour.”

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5.Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Best value

Take a one-hour outdoor walk through Salem with teacher-guides such as Alicia and Alisha. You’ll visit Broad Street Cemetery, Hamilton Hall, Ropes Mansion, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s former home, and other historic sites while hearing gentle ghost stories suited to children. The tone is spooky, not frightening, and the route works best for families with children ages 5 to 12.

“Wonderful historical tour that is engaging for both parents and kiddos alike. She kept all my kids (ranging from 4 to 13) engaged with a mix of humor and group participation. Such a fun time!”

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6.Family Friendly Ghost Tour in Chattanooga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet at 8 p.m. near the Tennessee Aquarium for a 90-minute walking tour through Chattanooga’s haunted riverfront and downtown streets. You’ll hear tales of Cherokee history, 1878 tragedy, witchcraft, voodoo, and haunted buildings. Guides including Caleb, Jami, Charlie, and Kaye Kaye have led especially lively tours, though pacing and storytelling can vary.

“This tour needs work. First, the guide was not dressed in black or other ghostly garb. Good tours have a little role playing going on. The stories were not particularly interesting either. Some background of the people who became ghosts would be helpful. Then, the tour was cut 45 minutes short without much of an explanation. We did not get value for the price. The guide was a pleasant person, but I can tell he has not been well trained by the tour owner.”

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7.Family-Friendly Guided Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Walk Gettysburg with an English-speaking guide who connects the Civil War battle, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and local ghost stories. The 90-minute tour visits haunted places around town and suits families, with guides such as Major Finn, Amber, Ted, and Sophia known for lively storytelling. Groups are limited to nine, and the tour runs rain or shine.

“our tour guide Major Finn was AWESOME!!! really fun and informative! he was great!!”

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8.Downtown Denver Haunted Walking Tour (Family Friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Denver’s Lower Downtown with a costumed Nightly Spirits guide, visiting Union Station, The Oxford Club, Larimer Square, and The Celtic on Market. You’ll hear local ghost stories, explore a basement, and test ghost-hunting equipment in a group capped at 10 people. Haylea, Brynn, Joaquin, and other guides may lead the route.

“Haylea was an awesome guide. It was fun experience to walk around the lower downtown of Denver. Highly recommend.”

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9.Spooky Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Start at the LaLaurie Mansion at 2:00 pm for a 90-minute, kid-focused ghost hunt through the French Quarter. Children use ghost-hunting equipment while guides such as Jill mix spooky stories with local history. The route ends at St. Louis Cathedral after passing Jackson Square. Bring water and expect moderate walking.

“We had such a great experience on the French Quarter Ghost Tour with Jill! She was absolutely wonderful—attentive, patient, and full of personality. We brought our two kids along, and Jill went above and beyond to make sure they were comfortable and included the entire time. When my daughter wasn’t feeling her best, Jill didn’t hesitate to offer her an ice pack and kept a kind eye on the kids throughout the tour. That level of care really stood out and made the night so much easier for us as parents. Beyond how great she was with the kids, Jill was also a fantastic storyteller. She brought the history and…”

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10.Jack the Ripper: Solve the Crime Walking Tour (Kids Free!)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Whitechapel Gallery for a 2 to 2.5-hour evening walk through East London. You will follow the 1888 murder sequence, view police photographs and evidence, see the letter that created Jack the Ripper’s name, and examine the doorway linked to his only clue. Children join free.

“De tour was echt heel vet, de gids bracht Jack weer tot leven, terug in de tijd van 1888 in Whitechapel. Echt een aanrader!”

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11.Ghosts of Denver Family Friendly Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk from Civic Center Park through Capitol Hill with a guide such as Chelsea or Alex, hearing historically grounded ghost stories tied to Denver’s City Hall, the Molly Brown House, Victorian mansions, and the Byers-Evans House. The 8 p.m. tour lasts about 90 minutes, costs $29.99, and is designed for all ages.

“Chelsea was a great guide--she had a lot of fun (and spooky) stories, and incorporated some interesting Denver history. And, it was a great opportunity to explore this part of Denver and appreciate the architecture.”

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12.Family-Friendly Ghost Walking Tour in Flagstaff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Start at the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library at 7:00 pm and walk through downtown to Route 66, stopping at eight haunted sites. Hear stories tied to the Milligan House, Orpheum Theatre, Weatherford Hotel, Hotel Monte Vista, and the old train depot. Guides may include Claire, Matt, or Eliza.

“Eliza was great!! Weather was terrible but we made the most of it. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining!”

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13.Ghosts of Chicago Family Friendly Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet your guide at Millennium Monument at 6:30 pm for a 90-minute walk through downtown Chicago. You’ll hear family-friendly stories about the Devil Baby of Hull-House, H.H. Holmes, Lincoln Park’s burial grounds, the Congress Plaza Hotel, John Dillinger, and the Eastland disaster. Guide Joe has earned special praise for his warm, entertaining approach.

“Worst ghostly tour in Chicago. The tour guide was super nice and energetic but that didn’t make up for the fact that she was 25 minutes late and her stories, though mildly interesting, were not scary or ghostly at all. It was really awkward… everyone in my group was rolling eyes and embarrassed for her and … bored.”

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14.Fraidy Cat Ghost Tour – Family Fun in Haunted Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Meet your licensed local guide at Columbia Square for a 90-minute walk through Savannah’s haunted heart. You’ll visit Colonial Park Cemetery, Chippewa, Wright, and Oglethorpe Squares, hear ghost stories, Voodoo lore, and local history, and return to Columbia Square. Guides such as Lori and Kerry bring an easy pace suited to families.

“We really enjoyed our tour. The guide was very knowledgeable, professional, and entertaining.”

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15.Spooky Family Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with an English-speaking guide who shares spooky tales and historical facts suited to children and adults. The two-hour tour visits haunted locations in a group of no more than 15. Dalvin earned high praise, and another guide kept the stories suitable for children ages 9 and 12 while still making them scary.

“Dalvin was such a great tour guide! Had a great time.”

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