The 15 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.Leipzig Old Cemetery: 75-Minute Dark History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 181 reviews · 1h 15m · from $20

Meet your costumed gravedigger guide in front of Leipzig's Grassi Museum for a 75-minute walk through the Old Johannisfriedhof. Expect tales of devil's pacts, family tragedy, and the possible burial place of Johann Sebastian Bach, ending with a magical wishing ceremony. The tour is conducted in German.

“Auch Leute, die schon viel über Leipzig zu wissen meinen, erfahren hier Neues.”

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10.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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11.Gruseltour Berlin Haunted Ghost Walk 90-minute at Berlin Mitte city center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $24

Meet a costumed guide at the ruins of the Franciscan monastery church at 9 pm for a 90-minute walk through Berlin’s Nikolaiviertel. Expect dark tales from medieval Berlin through World War II and the Cold War, with interactive storytelling, live entertainment, and a few planned shocks. The tour ends near Zur Gerichtslaube.

“Vielleicht sollte man die Tour lieber in der dunklen Jahreszeit machen. Bei uns war es um 21 Uhr noch recht hell und der Gruselfaktor kam nicht so richtig auf. Ein paar nette Geschichten und Anekdoten, gepaart mit dem Schreckeffekt, wenn dRead more”

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12.Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk through Nuremberg after sunset with an English-speaking paranormal guide, following a 90-minute to 2-hour route from Hauptmarkt to the central station. Hear dark tales at the City Hall, Kaiserburg, Hangman’s Bridge, White Tower, and other old-town sights. The tone is spooky and playful rather than truly frightening.

“It’s a great time! Good combination of great deals and history. Now I have a great time. It’s a great time! Good combination of great deals and history. Now I have a great time.”

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13.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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14.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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15.Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

This private Questo walking game guides you through Cologne using your phone, puzzles, and short historical stories. The route links Melaten Cemetery, Cologne Cathedral, Domplatte, Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park, the Old Town, Central Station, and the Museum of East Asian Art. It costs $7.09 per person, takes about 90 minutes, and runs in English without a physical guide.

“It took me to the cemetery but that was it. I didn't know where to go after that. So we just went on our own way and went to the cathedral. It was a joke giving you my money. I would never do that again.”

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