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The 15 Best Ghost Tours in the USA

90 tours  ·  from $20 a head

New Orleans, Salem, Savannah and Charleston have built whole evening economies on this. These 15 compare the guides, the routes and the cemeteries they are actually allowed into, with prices and how frightening each one really is.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - Madame LaLaurie and the darker side of New Orleans
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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 the French Quarter for about 1 hour 45 minutes with a guide such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, or Juju. Hear stories of Madame LaLaurie, the Casket Girls, voodoo, yellow fever, vampires, and haunted buildings while passing Jackson Square, the Pharmacy Museum, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. Expect uneven sidewalks, street noise, and mostly outdoor storytelling.

“Spooky Rob our guide was wonderful and so informative. He made us laugh and he is a wonderful storyteller.”

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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 Prohibition-era stories and ghost tales at Millennium Park, Palmer House, the Riverwalk, Chicago Theatre, and Congress Plaza Hotel. Guides such as Taka, Sophia, Tanner, and Avery bring clear, engaging storytelling. A minibus upgrade is available.

“Avery our tour guide was great. Highly recommend while visiting Chicago. Light walking and nice stops.”

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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour - The French Quarter after dark
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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, JJ, Elaine, and Ricardo, hearing true-crime tales, voodoo lore, vampire legends, and ghost stories. The 1-hour-45-minute tour visits Congo Square, Bourbon Street, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, and LaLaurie Mansion. Choose VIP for Hellvision digital projections.

“Best tour guide ever!!! Very nice, very informative, and very entertaining!!!! We are from out of state and don’t know much about the history etc of the area, so this was great!!”

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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 after dark with a licensed guide such as Sebastian, Penny, Raymond, or Elaina. Over 75 minutes, hear true tales of the 1692 Witch Trials, local murders, reported hauntings, and movie history while visiting the Memorial, Old Burying Point, Saint Peter’s Church, Gardner Pingree House, and Old Town Hall.

“Stacey was engaging and funny. Very knowledgeable. Giving extra little tidbits of information. Highly recommend”

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour - Crossing the Street Into the City of the Dead
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

5.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,941 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 45 minutes inside New Orleans’ oldest cemetery with a locally licensed guide. You’ll hear stories tied to Marie Laveau, Delphine LaLaurie, and the city’s past while viewing above-ground tombs. Tours leave from Basin St. Station, allow up to 20 people, and must be booked ahead because the cemetery is not open for casual visits.

“It's a beautiful tour of the cemetery, but it is a walking guided tour. Individuals with mobility issues, or young children--this probably isn't the activity for them. There are places that the ground is uneven, or as the old saying goes "watch your feet or loose your teeth!" That being said, it's a wonderful, historic tour of the oldest Catholic cemetery in New Orleans. Our tour guide, Alan, gave a wonderful and knowledgeable tour of the grounds and history of the cemetery. However, it is no longer open to the public (unless one has family interred there), and tour guests do not have the ability to wander freely in the…”

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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston - The Provost Dungeon and Charleston’s colonial past
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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

6.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

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

Ride through Charleston’s old walled city after dark as a certified guide shares ghost stories near the Mills House, Provost Dungeon, graveyards, churches, and former pirate waters. The covered carriage seats up to 16, uses an inclined loading ramp, and returns to 14 Anson Street after 40 minutes.

“Loved traveling with Holly and Wayne. Holly was excellent. And Wayne was alert and attentive. A lot of fun. Interesting facts”

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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour - Stop one: New Orleans vampires
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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

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

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

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Morgan, Chris, Scott, and Tony, hearing uncensored stories of vampires, voodoo, murder, and haunted homes. This 90-minute, 21+ outdoor tour visits Jackson Square, Royal Street, the Pharmacy Museum, the Old Ursuline Convent, and LaLaurie Mansion. You stay outside, so the storytelling matters most.

“Fun times. Learned a lot about the city. Wear comfortable shoes . Bring a jacket. We were there in November.”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - Starting near Chippewa Square
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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

8.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah’s historic streets for about 90 minutes with guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra, hearing documented history alongside ghost stories and local legends. The candlelit route begins near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery. Expect a moderate walk, standing, outdoor weather, and a thoughtful tone rather than jump scares.

“The tour guide was exceptional in answering questions as well as providing a wealthy of information. Even if you don't believe in ghosts and such, it was a very enjoyable evening hearing the stories of the Savannah legends.”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour - Starting at Witches Brew Gallery
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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

9.New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk about one mile through the French Quarter, Jackson Square, Louis Armstrong Park, and former Storyville with a licensed local guide. Learn how voodoo connects with slavery, African traditions, music, and New Orleans life. Guides such as William, Logan, Jimmy, and James are praised for clear stories, though the tour is more cultural than frightening and does not enter cemeteries.

“We had a great time with William! He was very knowledgeable about cemeteries and the Quarter in general, and did a really great job expressing the history and spirituality of voodoo.”

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New York Catacombs by Candlelight - The church gives the catacombs their meaning
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New York Catacombs by Candlelight

10.New York Catacombs by Candlelight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,863 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Meet at Old St. Patrick’s Basilica on Mulberry Street for a 90-minute guided tour of the church, cemetery, and only Catholic catacombs in New York City. Guides such as Jimmy Boyle and Leslie explain Catholic life, architecture, burial customs, and local stories. Expect a small underground area, not Paris-style tunnels, plus time to ask questions.

“A hidden treasure in NYC, our tour guide as very knowledgable and happy to chat and answer questions. A hidden gem.”

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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard - Guides make or break the evening
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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

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

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

Walk through Charleston’s old town for 90 minutes with a licensed guide such as Simon, Jerry, Liz, or Jake. Hear local ghost stories and history, then enter the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard after dark. The route suits curious adults and families, but uneven paths, low light, and long periods of standing call for sturdy shoes.

“Jake was a great tour guide! Super fun and very knowledgeable on each place we went to! Definitely doing it again!”

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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour - Starting at Witches Brew Gallery in Exchange Alley
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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

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

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

Meet at Witches Brew Gallery and walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Erin, Logan, Mack, and Spooky Rob. Hear eerie stories tied to LaLaurie Mansion, the Pharmacy Museum, Muriel’s, vampire lore, and Vodou traditions. The 90-minute to 2-hour route ends near Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar.

“It was great. Erin was knowledgable, kind and a great host.”

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Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour - River Street and the Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery
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Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

13.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, dark humor, and two after-hours stops. Guides such as Madame Rouge, Billy, Emmaline, and Lin bring different styles to stories of murder and restless spirits. You’ll enter the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery, though not a cemetery after 8 pm.

“Madam Rouge was Awesome! Would highly recommend. All stops were great and getting to go inside after hours was a nice plus.”

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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

14.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 Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 and other possible burial sites after dark. Your guide, often Henry, Roy, or Ray, explains above-ground tombs, local customs, and ghost lore. Bring your own drink, walk on mostly flat paths, stop at Morning Call Cafe, and return to the Voodoo Tavern meeting point after about two hours.

“Overall an amazing experience. Our tour guide was very informative and fun! Not a bad price and worth it.”

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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards - Meeting at the Welcome Center
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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

15.Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,566 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk about two miles through Arlington National Cemetery with a guide such as Meg, Christina, Derrick, or Skye. See the Changing of the Guard, Kennedy family graves, Civil War sections, the USS Maine Mast Memorial, and lesser-known sites in a group of no more than 15.

“Scheduling the tour through the website was very easy. The company kept in communication with us so that we would know where to go and find our tour guide. The process was very easy, the tour guide was great, and we all really enjoyed the tour.”

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