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Where to Go After Dark: The 15 Best Dark History Walks Worldwide

68 tours  ·  from $9 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 dark history walks worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - Walking historic squares after sunset
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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

1.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk Savannah after dark with a lantern-lit guide from Chippewa Square to Colonial Park Cemetery. Dan, Kel, and Kendra have led engaging tours that mix documented history with legends, executions, murders, and ghost stories. Expect an easy-to-moderate walk, some standing, a group of up to 30, and no jump-scare theatrics.

“This was one of favorite Savannah tours. Dan did a fantastic job of telling historical facts, legends and tales. It not only was entertaining but thought provoking. We thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.”

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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Starting in the old streets of Stockholm
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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

2.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,685 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a Swedish or English-speaking guide such as Callum, Chris, Cody, or Reece. Expect crooked lanes, old courtyards, dark stairways, church crypts on some routes, and stories of executions, disease, murder, and ghosts. The tone is funny and theatrical, but the streets and cobbles are serious.

“Calum was the best guide! Hilarious, and very interesting to get to know more about Stockholm history.”

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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour - Meeting opposite Jackson Square
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

3.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,289 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Join a licensed guide and a mule-drawn carriage for a one-hour evening ride through the French Quarter. With no more than eight people, you will pass Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, and LaLaurie Mansion while hearing stories of fires, floods, epidemics, murder, and reported hauntings. Guides such as Matt, Trish, Leman, and Charles have received especially warm praise.

“This is one of the greatest tour I have taken. Armstrong our mule was gentle, he knew the route to the tour, he listened to every tug/guidance of the reins. Our tour guide Matt knew his narration so well he commented for 1 hour non stop. We gained so much from this trip than all past 5 days we have been here. I definitely recommend this trip to you all.”

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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour - Starting near St. Peter Street
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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

4.New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,084 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk the French Quarter after dark with guides such as Stella, Artie, Ariadne, and Neo, hearing grim stories tied to LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, Pirate’s Alley, and haunted bars. This theatrical 2-hour tour costs $30, includes a guided walk, and leaves drinks at your expense.

“Neo was a great tour guide. He is local and was able to answer all my questions and give much insight on haunted New Orleans. It was obvious he enjoys what he does!”

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Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour - Starting at Oglethorpe Square
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Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

5.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk through Savannah with Genteel and Bard for two hours of dark history and ghost lore. Your guide may be Jovi, Juliana, Ollie, or another local storyteller. Expect outdoor stops, first-hand accounts, photos, music, and clear audio through high-range headsets. The pace is manageable, but you will be on your feet after dark.

“Our guide Ollie was lovely and the stories were interesting and Savannah is gorgeous but I guess the tour just wasn’t our thing. Maybe because it was rather cold that evening?”

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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour - Ashton Villa opens the night with old-money ghosts
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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

6.The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,524 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Walk historic Galveston after dark with guides such as Dave and Tyler, stopping at Ashton Villa, Adams League Mansion, Avenue M, and other spooky sites. You’ll hear ghost stories, crime tales, and local history while viewing grand homes from the street. The 90-minute tour costs $33 and returns to its starting point.

“This was a great historical ghost tour. I would highly recommend. Our guide Tyler was great... very engaging and informative.”

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - From the Minster to lesser-known streets
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

7.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Meet at the Guy Fawkes Inn at 6:30 pm for a 90-minute walk through York’s darker corners. Guides including Dan, Josh, and Mackenzie mix grim history, ghost stories, humor, and street-theater flair. The route passes near the Minster and finishes at the Shambles, with plenty of stops and limited strenuous walking.

“Josh was fantastic. We very much enjoyed his storytelling, and could tell that he genuinely loves the topics. The tour itself is great. It takes you to a few corners of York that you may not see otherwise. It is well-paced, and a decent length of time. Not too intensive at all. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone spending time in York. Thank you again!!!”

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - St. Giles’ Cathedral and the Old Town setting
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

8.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town for 75 minutes with a costumed guide such as Hazel, Juniper, or Angelica. Hear carefully told stories about Scotland’s witch trials, visit atmospheric closes and wynds, pass Castlehill and Victoria Street, and finish at Grassmarket, a former execution site.

“We had an amazing tour with juniper! It was very informative and fun, and our tour guide was the best coven leader!!”

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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour - Matthias Fountain, palace lights, and vampire folklore
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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

9.Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,240 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk from Clark Ádám tér up to Buda Castle with a costumed actor-guide such as Fabian, Bernadette, Peter, or Zoltan. Hear tales of Vlad Dracula, medieval Hungary, vampires, and 19th-century villains while stopping at the Prince Eugene statue, Matthias Fountain, and castle walls. Expect stairs, cold weather, and dramatic Danube views.

“This tour took too long and the guide didn’t like it when I cracked a joke and got a bigger laugh than him. Oops. A lot of people found the walking element too difficult so avoid if you don’t want to do the steps.”

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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan - What happens from Järntorget onward
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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

10.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Follow an English-speaking guide through Gamla Stan’s narrow lanes and courtyards for 90 minutes of Stockholm history, dark legends, murders, plagues, and theatrical storytelling. The route can include the crypts beneath the old German church. Expect brisk walking, cobblestones, outdoor weather, and guides such as Chris, Callum, Reese, or Cody.

“Chris was a fantastic guide really bringing the stories to life and made the tour so engaging. A real highlight to our holiday. Would highly recommend including this tour in your experiences here in Sweden.”

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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts! - Beginning at Church Street
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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

11.Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Walk central Salem with guides such as Allie, Chris, Misha, Jake, and Emily, learning the real story of the 1692 witch trials alongside spooky lore and pop-culture stops. You’ll visit the Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, Samantha statue, Salem Museum area, Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, and sites linked to Hocus Pocus. Expect an easy walk, lively storytelling, and a group of up to 50.

“What an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Allie, was a spunky New Yorker who was extremely knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Starting at 1 Rue d’Arcole
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

12.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, Leo, or Jade, and hear dark stories tied to Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, the Conciergerie, a haunted theater, and the Templars. Expect strong storytelling, historic detail, and more grisly history than genuine ghost hunting.

“What a great evening on the tour and was one of our favorite tours during the family trip to Paris. Highly recommend the tour for a break of the typical sites and museums.”

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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour - Starting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

13.Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 928 reviews · 1h 15m · from $22

Walk York’s old town with a costumed witch guide such as Cornelius Piper, Merlot, Willow, or Nutmeg. Over 75 minutes, hear true stories of Mad Alice, Mary Bateman, and other suspected witches while visiting the Shambles, York Minster, Stonegate, Barley Hall, and small historic lanes. Expect outdoor walking, theatrical storytelling, and weather of every kind.

“Cornelius Piper was a phenomenal guide. He was entertaining and enthusiastic about his work. My children and I enjoyed our tour.”

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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour - The Driskill Hotel and its famous ghost tales
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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

14.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 921 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk downtown Austin after dark with a storyteller guide such as Tyler, Will, Audrey, or Shannon. Hear tales of murder, theater ghosts, haunted hotels, and local oddities while visiting the Driskill, Paramount Theatre, Congress Avenue, Dirty Sixth, and the Speakeasy. The 90-minute tour costs $27.50 and ends where it begins.

“Tour was too large with 30 members. Guide was attempting to show historical pictures on his cellphone. Only inside visits were at The Speakeasy lounge and an unescourted walkthru of the Driskill lobby. Neither were that interesting. Enjoyed walking around on my own more.”

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Edinburgh - Dark History - Canongate Kirk brings the stories to the graves
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Edinburgh – Dark History

15.Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Follow an English-speaking guide from Parliament Square to Canongate Kirk for a two-hour walk through Edinburgh’s darker past. Hear about executions, plague, notorious criminals, body snatchers, and the city’s strange old customs. Guides including Robert, Joe, James, Kieran, Lydia, and Chris bring a lively, often funny touch to the stories.

“Joe was a wonderful guide! He was knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.”

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