The Spirit Ghost Walking Tour

Bay St. Louis gives this ghost tour a useful twist: the setting is a real beach town with old buildings, a cemetery, a courthouse, and stories tied to local people and places. The route covers five stops in about 90 minutes, with the spooky material woven into the town’s past rather than presented as a simple scare show.

I like the easy pace and the chance to walk inside Cedar Rest Cemetery, something the company says is not available to every tour operator. I also like the mix of history and entertainment, plus the option to buy a drink and carry it as you walk.

The main caution is expectation. This is not a nonstop pub crawl or a guaranteed paranormal encounter. You will spend most of the time outside, hearing stories and looking at buildings, with drink stops along the way. The tour is in Bay St. Louis, not Biloxi, so check the address carefully before booking.

Key details at a glance

• Cedar Rest Cemetery: Spend part of the tour in a historic cemetery and hear the strange story connected to one of its occupants.
• Five short stops: The route gives you roughly 15 minutes at each location, keeping the walk moving without making it strenuous.
• Drinks are optional purchases: You can buy a drink at the start, stop for another drink, coffee, or a bathroom break, and sometimes request a third round.
• Flat small-town route: The tour begins on North Beach Boulevard and ends at the Hancock County Courthouse, about a block and a half from the starting point.
• A history-first ghost tour: The stories connect to Clay Creations, Old City Hall, the courthouse, a local cemetery, and a manor.
• Small group size: The maximum is 20 people, which should make it easier to hear the guide outdoors.

Why Bay St. Louis works for a ghost walk

Bay St. Louis is a small town, and that helps this experience. You are not crossing a large city or spending the evening in a bus. Instead, the route keeps you close to old civic buildings, local businesses, and a cemetery that has a direct link to the town’s past.

That scale also makes the tour easy to manage. The route starts at 119 N Beach Boulevard and ends at the Hancock County Courthouse parking lot on Court Street. The guide points you back toward the starting point, and the walk between the two locations is only about a block and a half.

I would treat this as a gentle evening walk with spooky stories, not a haunted-house attraction. The strongest appeal is the change in viewpoint. Places you might pass during a normal visit to Bay St. Louis become settings for tales about death, strange behavior, old buildings, and unexplained events.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation arrives when you book. Since the group can reach 20 people, booking about a week ahead is sensible, especially if you want a particular evening.

Clay Creations and the ghosts in the gallery

The first stop takes place around Clay Creations, where the guide tells the story of the Ghosts in the Gallery. You spend about 15 minutes outside, listening rather than entering a formal attraction.

This is a good opening stop because it sets the tone. The tour begins with a familiar local business, then adds a supernatural layer to a place that otherwise might look ordinary. I like this approach because it lets the guide connect the ghost story to the town itself instead of presenting a string of unrelated legends.

The stop is free, as are the other stops on the route. That does not mean every part of the evening costs nothing. Drinks are purchased separately, and the ticket price covers the tour and its fees and taxes, not personal purchases.

You should also expect the guide to spend time on background and local history. That is part of the point here. If you want only dramatic ghost encounters, this first stop may feel more like a story walk than a scare experience. If you enjoy hearing why a building has a reputation, it gives the evening a solid start.

Cedar Rest Cemetery, the tour’s strongest stop

Cedar Rest Cemetery is the most distinctive part of the route. You walk through the cemetery and hear the unusual history of one of its occupants. The stop lasts about 15 minutes, though the exact amount of time spent there can be limited by local rules.

I would pay close attention here. A cemetery changes the mood at once, and the setting gives the stories more weight than a tale told on a normal sidewalk. The tour company also points out that being able to visit the cemetery is unusual, since many companies are not permitted to do so.

Bring insect repellent. One family specifically found the tour fun for both a 10-year-old and an 18-year-old, but offered bug spray as a practical tip. Evening walks near greenery and a cemetery can invite mosquitoes, so this small bit of preparation may make the experience much more comfortable.

Do not expect a long cemetery exploration. The stop is listed at about 15 minutes, and the guide has four other locations to cover. One visitor wanted more time there, which is understandable. If cemeteries are your main interest, you may wish the schedule allowed a longer visit. Still, this is the stop most likely to make the tour feel genuinely atmospheric.

Old City Hall and the courthouse tales

The third stop concerns what lies within Old City Hall. The wording hints at a mystery, but the supplied details do not reveal the full story. That is a reason to listen closely rather than arrive expecting a particular legend.

Old civic buildings make useful settings for this kind of tour. They hold public records, arguments, decisions, and personal stories, so the guide can move naturally between local history and ghost lore. You are not simply staring at a building. You are hearing how the place fits into Bay St. Louis.

The fourth stop is the Hancock County Courthouse. Here, the guide tells historical and ghostly stories while you remain outside. The tour ends in the courthouse parking lot, so this final stop also serves as the practical endpoint.

I like the way the route saves the courthouse for last. It gives the walk a clear finish, and the courthouse is easy to find when the stories are over. The guide points you back toward North Beach Boulevard, where the tour began.

These two stops also show the limits of the experience. You are walking outside, not touring the interiors of Old City Hall or the courthouse. If you hoped to enter historic buildings, you should adjust your plans.

The manor and the final question

The fifth stop asks what lies beneath the manor. Again, the details are intentionally brief, so the interest comes from the guide’s telling rather than from a written preview.

This is a smart structure for a ghost walk. The stop gives you a final mystery without explaining everything in advance. You can decide for yourself how much you believe and how much you enjoy the story as local folklore.

By this point, you have seen a gallery, a cemetery, civic buildings, and a manor. That variety keeps the route from feeling like five versions of the same stop. It also gives you a broader sense of Bay St. Louis, even if the supernatural claims are not your main reason for attending.

The tour’s best moments will depend on the guide’s timing and storytelling. Previous descriptions of the experience point to guides who share information about local restaurants and other places in town, which can be useful if you are visiting Bay St. Louis for the first time. The provider’s replies have been signed by Jenny and Mystic Molly, but the specific guide for your date is not identified in the available details.

Drinks, walking pace, and what the ticket covers

The experience is sometimes understood as a pub crawl, but you should think of it as a historic ghost walk with optional drinks. You can purchase a drink when you arrive and walk with it. Along the route, there is another stop where you can get a drink, coffee, or use the bathroom. A third drink may be possible at the end or if the group requests it.

Drinks are not listed as included, so budget for them separately. The $39 price covers the guided experience, fees, and taxes. For that amount, value depends on what you want from the evening. It is reasonable for a small-group, 90-minute guided walk with access to Cedar Rest Cemetery, but it will feel expensive if you mainly want several drinks or a long pub crawl.

The pace is easy. One description calls it an uncomplicated walk that is not fast. That makes the tour suitable for families with older children, couples wanting a different date-night idea, and anyone who prefers conversation to strenuous sightseeing.

You should still wear sensible shoes. The walk is flat, but it takes place outdoors and includes streets, sidewalks, and cemetery grounds. Bring water if you do not plan to buy a drink, and carry insect repellent during warmer months.

Location, parking, and the Biloxi mistake to avoid

The most important planning detail is the location. The tour takes place in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, at 119 N Beach Boulevard. It is not in Biloxi, even though both are Gulf Coast destinations and the provider is associated with Mystic Ghost Boat Rides.

A visitor who went to a Blind Tiger location in Biloxi missed the tour because there is another Blind Tiger in Bay St. Louis. That is an avoidable mistake. Put the exact Bay St. Louis meeting address into your map before leaving, and allow time to find the correct town.

The tour ends at the Hancock County Courthouse parking lot, 128 Court Street. The guide points you back toward the beginning, and the town is small enough that finding your vehicle should be straightforward.

A parking garage is free when space is available. If it is full, parking fees may apply. The meeting area is also near public transportation, though the supplied details do not identify specific routes or schedules.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend this walk to you if you enjoy local stories, old buildings, cemetery visits, and a relaxed evening outside. It works particularly well for a date night because the route gives you something to discuss without demanding a full day.

Families can also consider it. The combination of history and ghost stories appealed to children and older teens in one group, but parents should remember that the tone is spooky. The tour is not presented as a children’s attraction, and the cemetery setting may not suit very young children.

It is also a practical choice if you are already staying in Bay St. Louis and want an activity after dinner. The route is short, the town is compact, and the optional drinks let you choose how much of the social side you want.

I would skip it if you want a serious paranormal investigation, a theatrical haunted house, or a full evening of bar-hopping. One unhappy participant felt there were too few ghost stories and only one main bar stop. That criticism points to the key issue: you are paying for storytelling and a guided walk, not a guaranteed supernatural event or an all-inclusive crawl.

Price, group size, and cancellation concerns

At $39 per person, the tour sits in the moderate range for a 90-minute guided activity. The value improves if you appreciate the guide’s local history, enjoy the cemetery stop, and use the route as an introduction to Bay St. Louis. It is weaker value if you measure the price by the number of drinks or expect admission to several indoor sites.

The maximum group size is 20. That is small enough for a personal feel, though outdoor storytelling can be harder to hear if the group gathers near traffic or wind. Stay close to the guide and ask questions when there is a natural pause.

The booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. Weather is the exception. If poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not reached, with the option of a different date or experience.

That strict policy makes it important to check the forecast and your schedule before paying. Since the activity is outdoors, weather affects more than comfort. Rain or storms can change the safety and quality of the walk.

Should you book The Spirit Ghost Walking Tour?

Book it if you want an easy, story-led introduction to Bay St. Louis with a real cemetery visit and a few optional drink stops. The strongest reasons are the compact route, the local setting, the relaxed pace, and the chance to hear about places you might otherwise pass without a second thought.

Skip it if you want a pub crawl first and ghost stories second. The experience is better understood as a historic walking tour with supernatural themes. Arrive at the Bay St. Louis address, bring bug spray, wear comfortable shoes, and keep your expectations focused on atmosphere and storytelling rather than proof of ghosts.

With a 4.3 rating from 30 reviews, the overall picture is favorable but not universal. I would make the call based on your interests: for a low-key evening of local history, spooky tales, and a cemetery stop, $39 can be fair value. For a drink-heavy night or a polished theatrical show, choose something else.

FAQ

Where does The Spirit Ghost Walking Tour begin?

The tour begins at 119 N Beach Boulevard, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 39520.

Where does the tour end?

The walk ends at the Hancock County Courthouse parking lot at 128 Court Street in Bay St. Louis. The guide points you back toward the starting point, about a block and a half away.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

Is the tour in Biloxi?

No. The tour takes place in Bay St. Louis. Check the address carefully, since there is also a Blind Tiger location in Biloxi.

Are drinks included in the $39 price?

No. The price includes all fees and taxes for the tour, but drinks are purchased separately. You can buy drinks along the route, and coffee and bathroom stops are also available.

Can the tour be canceled because of weather?

Yes. If poor weather causes the tour to be canceled, you are offered another date or a full refund. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.