The 4 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 $25Best value

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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