12 Two-Hour Ghost Tours Worth Staying Up For

1.2-Hour Ghost Tour in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,624 reviews · 2 hours · from $20Our pick

Join an Italian-speaking guide such as Emanuele, known as Lele, or Dominga for a two-hour night walk through Edinburgh’s old streets. Hear tales of witches, murderers, and ghosts, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard, North Bridge, and other historic sites along the Royal Mile.

“Tour bellissimo e molto interessante, l’unico modo per scoprire i segreti di questa fantastica città. Dominga é stata veramente brava, ci ha consigliato anche tante cose da vedere e fare a Edimburgo.”

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2.2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your guide at 327 Airport Road at 9pm for a roughly two-hour, one-mile walk through Gatlinburg’s darker past. Guides such as Kathy, Pete, and Cass mix local history, crime stories, ghost photographs, and hands-on equipment. The tour runs in all weather and returns to the starting point.

“Our host Pete was awesome hat great knowledge of the area and very helpful and very friendly he knows his stuff and history of Gatlinburg”

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3.Creepy Krakow: 2-Hour City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,131 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet your English, Polish, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide outside Hotel Polski after sunset. Hear legends of murder, witchcraft, vampires, and Krakow’s dragon while walking from Florian Gate through the Old Town to Wawel Castle. Guides such as Navia, Tomasz, Anna, and Stefan bring plenty of humor.

“I went into this tour with no exceptions and just wanted to include an alternative type of tourist activity in my agenda as part of my trip to Krakow. I was really surprised and thoroughly enjoyed it. Guide blended history with humour. Night time setting really made it.”

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4.Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 794 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Walk for two hours through London’s old City after dusk, starting at All Hallows by the Tower and ending near St Paul’s Cathedral. Guides such as George, Zav, Xav, and Antonio combine ghost stories with crime, architecture, and London history. Expect clear storytelling, dark lanes, and plenty of walking.

“George was fantastic! Extremely engaging and had a terrific story telling voice! One of the best tours I’ve done!”

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5.New York City: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join an English-speaking historian for a two-hour walk through Chinatown, Little Italy, Five Points, SoHo, and Greenwich Village. Hear stories of Lucky Luciano, John Gotti, old gangs, mafia murders, haunted houses, and the city’s early immigrant communities. Daytime tours include St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral.

“Our guide was excellent!! Very informative and very friendly…..if any one was to go to nyc ..they’ll be recommended by to do this tour ..lake was a legend 10/10 ⭐️”

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6.Gravedigger 2-Hour Ghost Bus Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 501 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join guides such as Sean, Dan, Emma, or Dean for a two-hour bus tour through Dublin’s darker past. Expect comic ghost stories, jump scares, stops outside St. Audoen’s, Kilmainham Gaol, and Glasnevin Cemetery, plus a mystery shot at the Gravediggers Pub.

“Dean and Sean do an absolutely great and entertaining job at making this tour memorable. The entertainment starts the minute you board the bus that is set up in a scary haunted way. Dean's funfilled energy is to die for. He's so invested in his storytelling and ensures to involve all participants on his tour - the final stop with a treat is a bonus.”

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7.2-Hour Ghosts & Vampires Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 1h 27m · from $22

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter for 87 minutes with an English-speaking guide who mixes documented crimes, ghost lore, and vampire tales. Hear about Madame Lalaurie, the Mad Butcher, the Ursulines Convent, and the Octoroon Mistress, with a 2-for-1 hurricane at Voodoo Lounge beforehand.

“Daniel was an amazing guide. Made the tour fun, interesting and very enjoyable. Definitely take pictures. You’ll be surprised at what you might see.”

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8.Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

Walk Greenwich Village from Waverly Diner to Marie’s Crisis Café with a private guide. Hear ghost stories tied to Jefferson Market Library, Cherry Lane Theatre, a churchyard, and 86 Bedford Street. Guides such as Rory, Nicole, Luke, and Gabby have made the tour both thoughtful and fun.

“Fabulous way to spend an evening in NYC. Gabby was fantastic and made everything very relaxed. She was extremely knowledgeable and we both had a great time. Thanks for the other none tourist tips too. Did the private tour and highly recommend the extra cost to do that felt much more personal.”

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9.Bloody Stockholm: ghosts, horror and dark folklore 2h

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Walk Stockholm’s Old Town with a local guide such as Michael, Emma, or Jonathan, hearing about the Stockholm Bloodbath, castle murders, executions, and creatures like mylingar, Skogsrået, and Näcken. Expect two hours of stories, history, and dark Nordic folklore in English or Swedish.

“Jonathan was great! We had a lot of fun, he was very accomodating to any questions and always clear and complete answers, totally recommended”

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10.Brussels: 2-Hour Dark Side of Brussels Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 2 hours

Take a two-hour private evening walk through Brussels with a French, English, or Dutch-speaking guide. Hear grim tales at Grand Place, Anneessens Tower, Sablon, and the Palace of Justice, with time to adjust the pace and focus to your interests.

“Rahain, the Jamaican was an amazing guide very knowledgeable and great banter, the Grimm history of Brussels is fascinating and definitely worth a look if you have time.”

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11.Bloody Stockholm 2h – ghosts, horror and Dark Folklore Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk from Stortorget to Saint Jacob’s Church with a guide such as Jonathan or Åsa, hearing about executions, curses, trolls, Swedish tomte, water spirits, and dangerous folklore. Expect an English-language stroll of about 90 minutes, with history and dark storytelling rather than jump scares.

“Otroligt kunnig guide som pratade drygt 2,5 h. Kanske inte så mycket farligt folklore, men mycket annat!”

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12.2 Hour Investigative Walking Ghost Tour of Downtown Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Join American Ghost Adventures for a two-hour downtown Orlando investigation with guides such as Melanie, Beau, Nick, or Kevin. You’ll enter haunted buildings, use paranormal equipment, learn local history, receive photos and a keepsake, and visit the haunted object museum.

“Beau & Melanie did an amazing job. We really enjoyed the tour and felt that we learned a lot. It was fun and easy hang. I definitely recommend this to others who enjoy the supernatural experience 😁”

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