The 12 Best Germany Ghost Tours

1.Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,900 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Join BlackBook Tours at 7 p.m. for a two to two-and-a-half-hour walk through Marienplatz, Platzl, Odeonsplatz, Salvatorplatz, Promenadeplatz, and Frauenplatz. Guides such as Erica, Julia, Hannah-Maria, and Hugo mix Munich history with tales of witches, vampires, executions, Nazi-era ghosts, and Satanic contracts. Three alcoholic shots are included, with non-alcoholic options available in advance.

“My mother and I attended this tour together a few days ago. Julia was our guide, and she was fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable and also very witty. It was a great blend of history and folklore. The spirits were also fun activities, and helped you get through the cold! So much fun, would definitely recommend.”

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2.Gruseltour Leipzig: A Haunted Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,385 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Spend 90 minutes walking Leipzig’s city center with a costumed German-speaking guide, including Die Schwarze Witwe, whose storytelling gives the tour its dark character. Hear why Leipzig drew ghost believers, how gravediggers were linked to fears of premature burial, and how one notorious visitor left a lasting stain on the city.

“Super. Spannend erzählte Geschichten an verschiedenen Orten im Stadtzentrum mit echtem Gruselfaktor.”

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3.Spooky Tour of Old Town in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,112 reviews · 1h 45m · from $26

Meet your German-speaking guide at Frauenkirche for a 105-minute walk through Munich’s southern old town. Follow old tracks through Kreuzviertel, Angers, Hackenviertel, Hofstatt, Promenade Square, and Sendlinger Tor while hearing about hangmen, witches, grave-diggers, demons, and cursed places. Guide Uwe is one named guide praised for keeping the stories lively in cold weather.

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4.Guided Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 867 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $14

Meet Alfred beneath the Stuttgardia at City Hall for a 1 to 1.5-hour German-language walk through Stuttgart’s Old Town. Hear about headless horsemen, shadowy figures, old graveyards, the Bean Quarter, and a hidden stream while visiting the Market Square, Collegiate Church, Old Castle, and Schlossplatz.

“Alfred war ein authentischer Erzähler. Ich bekam einen anderen Blick auf Stuttgart.”

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5.Haunted Guided Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 696 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Follow a costumed German-speaking guide for 90 minutes through Berlin’s darker corners. Hear stories of murder, death, cursed mummies, and a deadly plague while helping save the city in an interactive walking tour. The route covers about 1.5 kilometers and begins near Klosterruine at U Klosterstraße.

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6.Witches and Executioners Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 1h 45m · from $26

Walk from Frauenkirche to Sendlinger Tor with a local German-speaking guide such as Susanne or Patricia. Hear unsettling stories of witches, executioners, gravediggers, and other outcasts while crossing the Hackenviertel and Angers quarter. The tour lasts 105 minutes, costs $26, and includes a small gift.

“Interessamt, spannend, mal was anderes, sehr authentische Führerin Susanne. Danek”

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7.Görlitz: Ghosts and Spooky Historical Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Meet your German-speaking guide by Peterskirche for a 1.5-hour night walk through Görlitz. Hear about executions, plague lore, haunted alleys, the Waidhaus, and the city’s old map. Expect theatrical surprises, a possible witch, uneven streets, and a finale at the Schwibbogen hotel.

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8.Witch Trials in Bamberg

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 187 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $15

Walk through Bamberg with a trained German-speaking guide from Geschichte Für Alle e.V. Learn how witch hunts affected men, women, officials, and entire families, then visit sites linked to the Old Court, Geyerswörth Palace, and the medieval Lochgefängnisse. The tour lasts 1.5 hours and costs $15 per person.

“Hat mir sehr gut gefallen,interessante Geschichte gut erklärt.”

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9.Gruseltour Leipzig 90-minute walking tour about the Dark Secrets of Leipzig

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · from $19

Meet at Augustusplatz at 8:30 pm for a 90-minute guided walk through central Leipzig. Costumed storytellers such as Clarissa, a witch, or a black widow may present grim tales, local legends, and true historical events. The tour ends at Barfußgäßchen and suits adults, families with older children, and anyone who likes history with a spooky twist.

“Es waren kurzweilige 90 min. Die "schwarze Witwe" hat uns sehr unterhaltsam in historische Ereignisse an den Orten der Leipziger Innenstadt eingeweiht. Als Randleipzigerin habe auch ich, mir noch Unbekanntes erfahren können. Weiter so”

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10.Oldenburg: “Executioners, witches & scoundrels” (crime thriller tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Join a costumed gravedigger for a two-hour German-language night tour through Oldenburg’s Gertrudenkirchhof, Johannisviertel, and historic ramparts. You’ll hear true criminal cases, learn about witch trials and harsh justice, and watch live acting that brings the city’s darker past to life. Wear sturdy shoes and warm outdoor clothing.

“Die Führung war so interessant, wirklich ganz toll gemacht. Unser Guide hat es richtig gut rübergebracht, toll erzählt, klasse Stimme”

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11.Acting tour “Witches, Torture, Stake” with Historix-Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17

Follow an actor through Freiburg’s old center as the story of Catharina Stadellmenin and two other accused women unfolds. The 90-minute German-language walk visits former courts, gates, prison sites, and the old execution area. Meet your costumed guide with a lantern on Rathausplatz. The tour runs in all weather and is meant for ages 12 and up.

“Die Tour hat uns 4-CH Hexen😉 sehr gut gefallen. Wirklich zum empfehlen.”

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12.Ghosts of Munich: The Haunted Apprentice Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow an English audio adventure from Odeonsplatz to Munich’s New Town Hall, solving clues at eight historic stops. The private, self-guided game takes about one to two hours, works offline, and lets you pause whenever you like. Expect city history, local legends, a little teamwork, and optional church admission fees along the way.

“This was a great activity to do with my wife and my two teen girls. Helps with teamwork and observational skills.”

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