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The 15 Best Ghost Tours in the USA

315 tours  ·  from $8 a head

More ghost tours run in America than anywhere else, and the standard is wildly uneven. These 15 are the ones with real sites and real research behind them, from the French Quarter to the Gettysburg fields.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - Meeting at 311 Exchange Place
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk through the French Quarter for 1 hour 45 minutes with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Juju. Hear stories tied to Madame LaLaurie, the Casket Girls, voodoo, vampires, yellow fever, and old medical practices. Expect outdoor stops, uneven sidewalks, street noise, and a group of up to 28 people.

“Coby was a great tour guide with lots ofinformation and knowledge. About history. We had a great time”

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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour - Millennium Park and the Bean
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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

2.Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,155 reviews · from $52Top rated

Walk about 1.5 miles through Chicago’s Loop with a historian guide, hearing true stories about Al Capone, bootleggers, haunted hotels, the SS Eastland, and Death Alley. Stops include Millennium Park, the Palmer House, Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago Theatre, and Congress Plaza Hotel. A minibus option adds one stop at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse.

“Taka our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of area. The tour was managed time wise and we were all able to know what we were doing and stay together. I learned a lot about the area that I had never knew about before. She spoke so everyone could hear her in the busy loud city and kept everyone's attention.”

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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour - The French Quarter is the real stage
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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

3.Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,545 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Walk New Orleans after dark with guides such as Professor Ric, Jon, Ricardo, Elaine, and JJ. Hear researched tales of true crime, voodoo, vampires, and ghosts while visiting Congo Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Bourbon Street, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Choose VIP for Hellvision digital images. The tour stays outdoors and welcomes ages 17 and older.

“This was a really great tour!! Nicki was amazing and made the tour so much fun and incredibly interesting even in the rain. We learned a lot of creepy and interesting facts about NOLA. I would highly recommend this tour and Nicki!!!! Michelle, Kari and Jess”

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Salem's Best Ghost Tour - The Witch Trials Memorial sets the tone
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Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

4.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,186 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk Salem’s historic center after dark with a licensed local guide such as Sebastian, Raymond, Penny, or Elaina. In 75 minutes, you’ll hear about the 1692 Witch Trials, visit the memorial and Old Burying Point, see Hocus Pocus locations, and hear ghost stories tied to old churches and homes. The pace is easy, but October crowds and strict check-in times require planning.

“His mic wasn’t working he was too busy, worried about his hat, flying off and then one of the reasons why we purchased the tickets at the price that we purchased them at was because it included the cemetery well when we got to the part that we were excited about he doesn’t even go in the cemetery. He says oh just take a minute on your own when you’re walking around definitely explore the cemetery and no the cemetery was not full, and we bought tickets way in advance, so there was no reason for us to have to come back on our own when it was supposed to…”

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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston - Starting at Old South Carriage Company on Anson Street
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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

5.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,678 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Ride from Old South Carriage Company on Anson Street for a 40-minute narrated tour through Charleston’s old walled city. Your certified guide shares ghost stories as the carriage passes the Mills House, Circular Congregational Graveyard, St. Michael’s Church, the Provost Dungeon, and the old City Market. Covered, wheelchair-accessible carriages and blankets on cold nights make this a relaxed family outing.

“The Haunted Tour was very informational and shared a lot of good facts. It was a great experience to gain knowledge about individuals who still HAUNT Charleston! I wish we could see one😃”

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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour - Beginning with New Orleans vampire lore
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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

6.New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,291 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Spend 90 minutes walking through the French Quarter with guides such as Morgan, Chris, Scott, or Tony, hearing uncensored stories about vampires, voodoo, murder, and haunted homes. The route includes Jackson Square, Royal Street, the Pharmacy Museum, Old Ursuline Convent, and LaLaurie Mansion. It is a 21+ outdoor tour, and you do not enter the buildings.

“Tour guide was very personable. Streets were loud and crowded. The tour group had about 15 people in it & could not hear the tour guide as group was to big.”

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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

7.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

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

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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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard - Entering the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard
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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

8.Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,835 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Charleston’s old town for 90 minutes with a licensed guide such as Simon, Jerry, Liz, or Jake, hearing local ghost tales tied to historic buildings and former residents. The tour ends inside the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard, where moss, tombs, and darkness provide the evening’s strongest atmosphere. A one-hour graveyard-only option is also available.

“My husband and I had such a wonderful time!! The guide was so knowledgeable on the ghost history of Charleston and was an excellent story teller. At one point we saw cat eyes in the bushes and my heart skipped a beat. LOL It was awesome!!”

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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour - Muriel’s and Jackson Square set the tone
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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

9.New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,731 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Walk from Witches Brew Gallery through the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Logan, Morgan, Mack, or Spooky Rob. Hear the grim LaLaurie story, learn why Vodou has been misrepresented, pass old convents and medical sites, and finish near Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. Expect outdoor walking, local folklore, and plenty of dark humor.

“Hannah was such an amazing tour guide. She’s was knowledgeable and if she wasn’t sure of a question asked she would find out the answer for us. It was such a nice experience!”

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Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour - Andrew Low House after dark
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Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

10.Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,723 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride Savannah’s trolley of the doomed for 75 minutes of haunted history, theatrical storytelling, and humor. You’ll enter the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery after dark. Guides such as Emmaline, Billy, Lin, and Madame Rouge bring different styles, from historical to playful. The tour is PG-13 and does not enter cemeteries after 8 p.m.

“This was an amazing tour! Our guide Em was pleasant and knowledgeable! Our driver Brandy was also great!”

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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans - Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 after dark
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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

11.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from the French Quarter to New Orleans cemeteries after dark, including Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 and, depending on the night, Charity Hospital’s pauper’s field or Odd Fellows Rest. Guides such as Henry and Roy mix burial customs, ghost-hunting tools, music, and local tales. Bring your own drink, comfortable shoes, and a curious mind.

“Great tour. Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and interactive. We had a fun night.”

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Savannah's Ghost City "Dead of Night" Walking Night Tour - The Marshall House and its Civil War hospital past
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Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

12.Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,482 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Savannah’s Historic District after dark with a professional English-speaking guide. The 90-minute adults-only tour visits Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, The Marshall House, 432 Abercorn Street, the Sorrel-Weed House, and Wright Square. Guides such as Henry, Rebecca, Cordelia, and Deanna blend ghost stories with Savannah’s darker past.

“Have been on multiple walking ghost tours here in Savannah. A lot of them usually go over the same stories or facts, but with this tour guide at 9pm on 11/5 (Rebecca? I’m terrible with names!) I learned a lot of new facts about the city and heard new stories! It was my wife’s first time in Savannah, and she absolutely loved the tour. Rebecca? ( please forgive me if this isn’t your name (I know 100% it started with an “R”) did a fantastic job! We were with a rather big group, but she was able to project her voice so that you were able to hear her. Would…”

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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - Starting at 200 Atlantic Avenue
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

13.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,413 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Ride Boston’s Trolley of the Doomed with a costumed grave digger, then walk through Copp’s Hill and Granary Burying Grounds. Hear dark tales tied to Cotton Mather, the Boston Strangler, the Boston Massacre, and Revolutionary heroes. Guides such as Petunia Pickman, Dr. Atticus Nobody, and Mercy bring the stories to life. Expect a PG-13 tone and plenty of walking.

“Mercy was amazing!!! The tour was a perfect mix of cemetery’s and stories. The creepy music set the tone and I appreciated Mercys dedication to the stories. She answered my teenage daughter’s questions and asked her to help (which she loved and made her feel special)”

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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter - Starting near North Rampart Street
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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

14.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,406 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21Best value

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter at night with guides such as Randy, Yvette, Michael, and Breon. Over about two hours, you’ll hear documented history, ghost stories, the grim tale of Madame LaLaurie, and accounts of a real-life vampire community. The tour starts near North Rampart Street and ends at Jackson Square.

“Great storytelling with historical references. Randy is a master of his craft. He made the experience entertaining.”

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St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter - Tolomato and Huguenot cemeteries
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St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter

15.St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,404 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Follow a costumed guide through St. Augustine after dark on a 90-minute walk past the Castillo de San Marcos, city gates, Tolomato and Huguenot cemeteries, and other haunted spots. Guides such as Blanco, Sheriff Artie, Gracie, and Madame Jennifer mix local history, sad tales, humor, and ghost lore. Ghost-hunting tools cost $5 extra.

“The ghost tour was fun and informative. Our guide Blanco was very entertaining 😊 We did the 8pm tour, which was perfect.”

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