The 12 Best San Francisco Ghost Tours

1.Ghost Hunt in SF Chinatown with a Professional Investigator

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 922 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Spend 90 minutes walking from the Transamerica Pyramid through Jackson Square and Chinatown with a professional guide such as Jamie, Aliya, or Mac. Hear true crime tales, Gold Rush legends, and stories of hauntings while using EMF detectors, dousing rods, and other ghost-hunting tools. The tour ends near Li Po Lounge.

“Mac, our guide, was full of fun energy and tons of intriguing information throughout the whole tour! Overall we had a blast and highly recommend! Mahalo again!”

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2.San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Follow a professional guide from Union Square through Nob Hill after dark, stopping at haunted landmarks including the 450 Sutter Building, Fairmont, Pacific Union Club, and Beacon Grand. Expect researched ghost tales, local history, steep hills, and about 90 minutes on foot. Guides may include Mike, Erin, or Jay, and Oakley the ghost-hunting dog sometimes joins.

“Mike was a great guide- instantly had tons of historical, cultural and legendary stories to tell. Plus he is a very engaging and entertaining story teller, which elevates the experience. Note: there are a few hills , up and down.”

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3.San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Join local guide Christian Cagigal for a 90-minute to two-hour evening walk through Lower Nob Hill. You’ll hear San Francisco ghost stories, learn what is fact or folklore, and visit places tied to haunted tales, historic figures, architecture, and tragic events. The route uses quiet streets and includes one notable hill.

“What a great time. We did this tour in July and the night was perfect. The tour is part spooky, part historical (which I love) and gives you a good sense of the city's haunted past. Christian is a delight. Animated, patient and engaging. Definitely a must do!”

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4.Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Walk through Jackson Square, North Beach, and Chinatown with guides such as Jamie or Eric, hearing ghost tales, true crime, and local history along the way. Stop at historic bars including the Old Ship Saloon and Lion’s Den Lounge. Drinks cost extra, and the small group is capped at 12 people.

“Had a great time checking out a few different places around San Francisco. Each bar was very different, so it was cool to get a variety. We ended the night in China Town when the tour ended, and our group was having such a good time we stayed and had some more drinks!”

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5.SF’s North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour – Includes full meal, 3 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join Robert or Blair for a three-hour, English-language walk through North Beach and Chinatown. The evening combines ghost stories, Beat-era tales, an antipasto platter, focaccia sandwich, pizza, and cannoli. The group is capped at 10, starts at 4 pm at the San Remo Hotel, and ends near Caffe Trieste.

“Robert was a great guide. Highly recommend! Super informative and interesting. Delicious food stops.”

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6.Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk through San Francisco’s darker past with an English-speaking guide, visiting eight haunted sites and four pubs, including High Horse, Old Ship Saloon, Hungry I, and Lions Den Lounge and Bar. Expect ghost stories, Jayne Mansfield’s death, Chinatown history, and optional drinks at your own cost. Guides such as Mike, Taylor, and Ben have led this two-hour evening tour.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us to the most amazing bars. Our group was a group of 6 + our guide. It was a great size especially when our guide was giving us the history of the locations we visited. I recommend this tour to everyone, especially couples.”

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7.VIP Haunted Hotel Experience: Ghost Hunting plus Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Start at Fior d’Italia with a cocktail and the story of its tragic past, then join a guide for a one-hour paranormal investigation at San Remo Hotel. The 1-hour-45-minute experience includes ghost-hunting tools, a maximum of 10 people, and a return to the starting point.

“Very friendly tour guide very knowledgeable and had some good experiences with the paranormal activity if you are a non believer this will definitely make you believe ghosts are real”

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8.San Francisco Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk through San Francisco’s oldest quarter while hearing documented ghost stories, then stop for drinks at four historic or atmospheric bars. Guides including Ben, Taylor, Mark, Silver, Mike, and Michaela bring local history to life. The $36 tour lasts about two hours, accepts up to 15 people, and does not include drinks.

“My guide was very knowledgeable about the local history and had interesting ghost stories to tell especially the one about the cook with the missing fingers!”

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9.San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

This 6 p.m. walking tour traces San Francisco’s darker past, from the Fatty Arbuckle scandal at the Westin St. Francis to Chinatown crimes and Barbary Coast legends. A guide leads a maximum of 15 people through nine stops, with optional bar visits. It ends at the Old Ship Saloon, with drinks and gratuity extra.

“We got a history lesson instead of a ghost/ crime tour. The guide was a fill in. He started the tour telling everyone he doesn’t believe in ghost. We did not follow the itinerary or have any breaks at the bars. I wish I had booked a different tour.”

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10.San Francisco Ghost Hunt: Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Walk about a mile through Pacific Heights with magician and actor Christian Cagigal, hearing documented stories tied to haunted San Francisco landmarks. The easy-paced route includes one steep hill, Victorian architecture, and a magical close-up finale. Meet at 1801 Bush Street. The tour costs $30 and lasts 90 to 100 minutes.

“Our tour guide k eww his stuff! Weather was nice and learned alot about the history of San Francisco when it came to their past.”

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11.San Francisco Gregangelo Museum – Haunted Doll House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $75

At the Gregangelo Museum, you follow a flashlight-lit treasure hunt through themed rooms filled with haunted dolls and antique toys. Live performances, strange stories, peppermint tea, festive cookies, a Twisted Toy Tea Party, and a personal tarot reading fill this 90-minute experience. Costumes are welcome, and groups are limited to eight.

“From start to finish, this is a well-conceived, delightful and whimsical production, performed throughout a truly amazing venue!”

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12.The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Follow a self-guided GPS audio walk from the Westin St. Francis to Chinatown’s Dragon Gate. A British narrator tells ghost stories tied to Gold Rush immigrants, the 1906 earthquake, grand hotels, Chinatown, and Cameron House. The tour takes about 60 to 90 minutes, costs $6.99, and lets you walk at your own pace.

“It was a fantastic experience to get to know the history and feel of San Francisco! I love getting to walk around and seeing the area! I highly recommend this tour!”

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