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The 15 Most Popular Ghost Story Tours in the USA

34 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The 15 best ghost story tours in the USA 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.

Key West Ghost and Mysteries Guided Tour - Robert the Doll Adds a Famous Key West Legend
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Key West Ghost and Mysteries Guided Tour

1.Key West Ghost and Mysteries Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,079 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Walk through Old Town Key West with guides such as Dawn, Ted, Lafayette, or Fast Eddie as they mix local history with ghost stories. You’ll visit nine historic sites, including Hemingway’s Casa Antigua, Robert the Doll’s former home, and La Concha Hotel, then try dowsing rods at the final stop. Expect an easy walk, outdoor storytelling, and no building admissions.

“Ted made the experience really amazing, he was very knowledgeable and passionate. I would definetly reccomend doing this tour.”

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The Grave Tales Ghost Tour in Savannah - Starting at Johnson Square
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The Grave Tales Ghost Tour in Savannah

2.The Grave Tales Ghost Tour in Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 396 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide from Johnson Square to Drayton Street. Expect 90 minutes of ghost stories, Savannah history, and visits to famously haunted places. Guides such as Trinity, Blair, Ashley, Dylan, Grace, and Alice have earned praise for lively storytelling, though the tour involves steady walking in all weather.

“Miss Hope was a great tour guide! Super friendly and made it a fun time. Very knowledgeable about the history of Savannah!”

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Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime and Creepy Tales - TCL Chinese Theatres and the celebrity courtyard
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Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime and Creepy Tales

3.Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime and Creepy Tales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Walk Hollywood Boulevard from the Pantages Theatre to the Dolby Theatre while guides such as Beau, Kyle, Paul, and Matt share celebrity scandals, true crime, hauntings, and Old Hollywood lore. This English-language group tour lasts about two hours, covers several famous sites, and uses photos or an iPad to add detail to the stories.

“Our tour guide knew a bit about all areas on Hollywood Blvd. He was of good character. 😀 ……………………..”

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Breckenridge Tours - Ghostly Tales - The guides shape the whole experience
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Breckenridge Tours – Ghostly Tales

4.Breckenridge Tours – Ghostly Tales

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $35

At 7 pm, follow a lantern-carrying guide from Ollie’s Pub & Grub to the old Brown Hotel on Breckenridge’s north end. You’ll make about seven outdoor stops, hear unsettling tales from the town’s mining past, examine reported paranormal photos, and try ghost-hunting tools such as dowsing rods. Guides include Gail, Wanda, and Sierra.

“The ghost tour was fun way to spend an evening. Gail was a great tour guide! It lasted about an hour and 45 minutes.”

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Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour - Starting at Harp Design Co. on North 15th Street
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Waco’s Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour

5.Waco’s Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride between Waco’s haunted sites with Adam, a spirited guide who mixes local history, tornado stories, ghost legends, and interactive attempts at spirit communication. The route includes the Waco Hippodrome Theatre, Cameron Park, and surprise stops. Expect a small group, bottled water, outdoor time, and a tour aimed at believers and skeptics alike.

“Great time...Adam was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Loved when we interacted with the spirits on the speaker and they knew things about us. Great experience!”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Legends Walking Tour - Meeting near Bourbon and Royal Streets
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Legends Walking Tour

6.French Quarter Ghost and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 129 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk less than a mile through New Orleans' French Quarter with an English-speaking guide, hearing eerie stories at the Lalaurie Mansion, Napoleon House, and other haunted sites. Guides such as Thorn, Dominick, Lucy, and Ari have led memorable tours. Expect history, theatrical storytelling, and a stop at a haunted bar.

“I wish I could remember the name of our brunette tour guide, but she was awesome! She brought humor, drama. historic facts, and geography to the tour. My husband and I had some encounters on our Ghost Hunting Tool app for our phones. Another member of the tour caught an apparition in her photos. I was concerned that it would be too much walking, but it was not at all. We wove our way through the French Quarter and were entertained all the way. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.”

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The Dead Men's Tales Walking Ghost Tour in Tombstone - The courthouse shifts the mood from gunfire to justice
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The Dead Men’s Tales Walking Ghost Tour in Tombstone

7.The Dead Men’s Tales Walking Ghost Tour in Tombstone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

This 90-minute evening walk begins and ends at 311 E Allen Street. Your guide leads you through Tombstone’s best-known historic sites, mixing gunfights, murders, cowboy ghosts, and local history. Guides may include Digger, Snooze, Larry, Tess, or others. The walk is family-friendly, stroller-accessible, and limited to 25 people.

“Went on this tour with my girlfriend, was guided by a very pleasant and knowledgeable couple of the history of Tombstone and the people that have lived here throughout the decades. They were very descriptive of significant events including the O.K. Corral, Birdcage Theater, and many other spots. Would definitely recommend to friends and family!!”

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Phoenix Murders and Mysteries Ghost Tour - Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix’s famous haunted stage
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Phoenix Murders and Mysteries Ghost Tour

8.Phoenix Murders and Mysteries Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $75

Spend 2 to 3 hours tracing Phoenix murders, mysteries, and ghost stories with guides such as Jared, Bailey, Amy, and Jarrod. Visit sites including Rosson House, Orpheum Theatre, Union Station, Pioneer and Military Memorial Park, and the Maricopa County Justice Museum. Expect a small group of no more than 14 people, mostly viewed from an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Jared was fantastic! He has an excellent knowledge and repertoire of the HAUNTED areas of Phoenix. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the paranormal!”

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Haunted Sarasota Trolley: Ghost Stories, Mysteries, Spooky Fun - A 90-minute ride through Sarasota after dark
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Haunted Sarasota Trolley: Ghost Stories, Mysteries, Spooky Fun

9.Haunted Sarasota Trolley: Ghost Stories, Mysteries, Spooky Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

You’ll ride a trolley through Sarasota after dark as a narrator, driver, and costumed spirit actors bring local haunted tales to life. The tour includes free beer, wine, and soda before boarding, runs about 90 minutes, and welcomes ages 12 and up with a parent or legal guardian for younger teens.

“The tour was fun!! The stories were interesting and informative. The tour guide was great and told a great story.”

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Sunset Boulevard True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour - Sunset Tower and the mobster era
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Sunset Boulevard True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour

10.Sunset Boulevard True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join guide Chris for a two-hour evening walk from 8000 Sunset Boulevard to the Viper Room. You’ll hear stories of the Wonderland murders, Chateau Marmont, Bugsy Siegel, River Phoenix, celebrity scandals, and reported hauntings, with photos and audio recordings along the way. The small group is limited to 15 people.

“My daughter & I loved this tour- Chris shared so many interesting stories- as we walked along a great stretch of Sunset Blvd. The walk was easy, there were plenty of stopping points and the tour included real photos & audio which added extra drama! Chris is the best- he educates in a twisted, funny way. Loved it!”

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Hollywood: Haunted Walking Tour, True Crime, Creepy Tales - Starting at the Pantages Theatre
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Hollywood: Haunted Walking Tour, True Crime, Creepy Tales

11.Hollywood: Haunted Walking Tour, True Crime, Creepy Tales

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk through Hollywood after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Beau Webb, Paul, Matt, or Chris. Hear ghost stories tied to the Pantages Theatre, Knickerbocker Hotel, and Roosevelt Hotel, along with Houdini lore, the Manson murders, and LA serial killer cases. The route begins at the Pantages and ends near Hollywood and Highland.

“This tour was INSANE. Beau, the guide, was beyond knowledgeable. A walking encyclopedia of all things Hollywood. If you’re a random facts kind of person, this is THE tour for you. I tipped Beau quadruple the ticket price because that’s how great he was. I was stunned. Just story after story. Haunted chandeliers, witty one-liners, murder mysteries, this tour has it ALL. 10000/10. Would and will recommend to anyone and everyone. Bravo.”

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Haunted Nashville: Ghosts, Legends & Hidden Histories Tour - Church Street Park and the Hermitage Hotel
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Haunted Nashville: Ghosts, Legends & Hidden Histories Tour

12.Haunted Nashville: Ghosts, Legends & Hidden Histories Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Walk from Church Street Park to Printer’s Alley with guides such as Paul, Ben, or Cody, hearing ghost stories tied to hotels, churches, the Capitol, and Skull’s Rainbow Room. Expect a small group, about a mile of city walking, some stairs and uphill sections, and a lively mix of Nashville history, humor, and folklore.

“Great Tour Great Tour Guide Knew his stuff. Engaged the audience He even offered and took pictures of couples”

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Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter - The French Quarter: stories on every block
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Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter

13.Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk through New Orleans at night with guides such as Libby, Scott, or Joshua, hearing true crime cases, ghost stories, and folklore tied to Royal Street, the Mississippi River, and Bourbon Street. The two-hour tour keeps groups to 16 people and favors clear storytelling and historical detail over costumes or theatrical scares.

“Libby was an amazing story teller. Perfect mix of folklore, history and ghost stories. Highly recommend!”

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Colorado Springs: Guided Ghost Story and History Tour - Starting under The Antlers’ Palmer arch
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Colorado Springs: Guided Ghost Story and History Tour

14.Colorado Springs: Guided Ghost Story and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

Meet at The Antlers for a 90-minute, English-language walking tour led by a costumed storyteller. Hear about Judge Baldwin, Spanish Flu morgues, railroad murders, underground tunnels, the Rabbit Hole, La Burla Bee, and other reportedly haunted sites. Guides such as John and Ty blend local history, humor, ghost tales, and occasional video evidence.

“John was a blast. Tons of knowledge about the history and always had a story to share. Really fun and interacted with all of us. We absolutely loved it!”

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Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum - What happens during the two-hour tour
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Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

15.Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Join Fable & Lark for a two-hour English tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, using ghost stories, funerary art, myths, and unsettling images to explore how cultures portray fear. The small group is limited to 12 people, and you can continue exploring the Met on your own after the tour.

“Very loud at MET -some content was irrelevant. Was expecting the Museum to be closed. Hard to hear with a group.”

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