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The 15 Best Cemetery & Graveyard Tours

37 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Above-ground tombs, plague pits and burying grounds that predate the cities around them. These 15 cover the ones you cannot enter alone, with prices, gate hours and how much of the ground is uneven.

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour - The Walk Between the Sites
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Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

1.Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,607 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32Our pick

Walk from the Lawnmarket to Greyfriars Kirkyard, hear the tale of Greyfriars Bobby and Edinburgh’s criminals, then descend into the South Bridge Vaults. English-speaking guides such as Jordan, James, Darren, and Louisa use humor, history, and carefully timed scares to bring the city’s darker past to life.

“Ally was very knowledgeable and get dry wit added to the atmosphere. I very much enjoyed this tour. It was creepy in the vaults though. Definitely some strange stuff happened there.”

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Paris: Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour - Meeting the guide at Boulevard Ménilmontant
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Paris: Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

2.Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,591 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Walk through Père-Lachaise Cemetery with an English or French guide, visiting the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Chopin, and others. Guides such as Jade, Philippe, Josephine, and Morgan mix cemetery history, celebrity stories, cults, and ghost tales for a lively two-hour tour.

“Morgan was an ideal guide with a wonderful sense of humor and engaging stories. His English was excellent and easy to understand. We were very satisfied with our experience.”

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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard - Walking through old Charleston after dark
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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

3.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 old Charleston with a licensed guide such as Simon, Jerry, Liz, or Jake, hearing local ghost tales before entering the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard after dark. The 90-minute tour mixes history, storytelling, and eerie scenery, with a shorter graveyard-only option available.

“We were able to meet Julian Bucton at the start of our tour and have his booked signed. This book recounts the stories which are shared on the tour along with other ghost stories that have been historically verified. Simon was an amazing storyteller. We enjoyed learning about the historical ghost stories along with seeing the photos of the ghosts that previous tourists had captured and shared with Simon.”

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Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour - Boarding at 301 East River Street
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Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

4.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 tales, local history, and theatrical fun. Guides such as Emmaline, Billy, Lin, and Madame Rouge bring different styles to the route, with after-dark entry to the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery.

“Really fun and informative. Barnaby sas a great guide and kept everyone happy. We loved the cat chasing and the man in the warehouse.”

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

5.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 New Orleans burial grounds after dark. Your driver-guide, including guides such as Roy and Henry, shares burial customs, local tales, and ghost-hunting tips. Bring your own drinks, walk on flat paths, and stop for beignets and coffee.

“Not what we expected. If you’re looking for scary this wasn’t it. We were given a few historic stories which were interesting. But overall, it wasn’t the experience we thought. They blared music in the bus ride over. More of a booze cruise than anything else. Marcus was nice and funny.”

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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - The Trolley of the Doomed and its grave-digger host
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

6.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

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

Spend two evening hours on Boston’s Trolley of the Doomed with a costumed 17th-century gravedigger. Hear stories about the Boston Strangler, Jane Toppan, and Salem-era Boston, then walk through Copp’s Hill and Granary burying grounds. Expect PG-13 themes, uneven ground, and plenty of character-driven humor.

“Don't go in winter! I was freezing! Guide was amazing, funny and very professional . It was a fun experience.”

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New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour - Cemeteries and the cities of the dead
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New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

7.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride an air-conditioned bus beyond the French Quarter with guides such as Christian, Drew, or Shannon. Hear voodoo legends and New Orleans history, visit Bayou St. John and cemetery sites, pause for beignets at City Park, and look for spirits after dark.

“Christian was amazing!!!!!!!!!! Knowledgeable, fun, passionate, and scary. Great with historical facts”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Greyfriars Kirk and the graveyard after dark
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

8.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk Edinburgh after dark from the Lawnmarket to Greyfriars Kirk, then enter the South Bridge vaults with guides such as James, Jordan, Diva, or Darren. Expect local history, graveyard tales, paranormal stories, and a few grim details rather than theatrical jump scares.

“Jordan was our tour guide. It was a great experience. It was very interesting hearing all of the stories and entertaining! If you love a good scare, my wife had to leave because she got too scared in the underground vaults! I finished the our and loved it. Recommend to everyone!”

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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access - What you see from the bus between stops
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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

9.New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Ride through New Orleans after dark with guides such as Jeff, Geoff, and J, stopping at Odd Fellows Rest for exclusive nighttime access. You will see above-ground tombs, hear cemetery and Katrina history, visit the Charity Hospital memorial area, and use EMF readers while walking through the cemetery.

“I highly recommend this tour. Geoff was an excellent guide, full of knowledge and knows his history. Luckily we had a small intimate group so we were able to ask and see things normally not offered. Bus was clean and warm. They do stop at a cute coffee bar for a potty break and to get a drink. Then off to the next cemetery. Sisters Charity cemetery has an amazing backstrory. Worth every penny.”

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Savannah: Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Low House Entry - Colonial Park Cemetery adds a darker chapter
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Savannah: Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Low House Entry

10.Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Low House Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,230 reviews · 1h 20m · from $39

Ride Savannah’s Trolley of the Doomed through haunted squares and waterfront streets, then enter the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery. Expect theatrical storytelling, local history, humor, and a few well-timed scares from an English-speaking guide.

“We enjoyed our tour through downtown Savannah aboard the trolley. The guide, Marilyn, and the driver, Trey, were great, engaging guides. The visit inside the Lowe house was a nice perk of this tour. We got to hear some good stories, check out the sites, and spend fun time together.”

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Key West Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - The stories behind Old Town’s wooden houses
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Key West Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

11.Key West Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,217 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Join a costumed Ghost Host and driver for an evening trolley ride through Key West’s Old Town. Hear tales tied to the Marrero House, Porter Mansion, Hanging Tree, Artist’s House, and African burial ground, then visit the Key West Shipwreck Museum. The tone is spooky, witty, and generally PG-13.

“Very interesting Calico Jack and driver ChrisB were so good. Took us to interesting places and great stories of the haunted history of Key West.”

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Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour - Charleston after dark, one story at a time
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Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

12.Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Walk Charleston’s Historic District after dark with a licensed guide such as Sarah, Jim, Drew, or Belle. Hear stories of ghosts, voodoo, duels, and accidental burials, then enter the old Circular Congregational Church graveyard, a special after-hours stop.

“We had a great time on the ghost cemetery tour with Bulldog Tour guide. Zoe. Thank you Zoe it was fun.”

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Boston: 1.5-Hour Ghosts and Gravestones Tour - Riding through Boston’s darker streets
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Boston: 1.5-Hour Ghosts and Gravestones Tour

13.1.5-Hour Ghosts and Gravestones Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 654 reviews · 1h 30m · from $52

Ride an Old Town Trolley through Boston’s darker past, then walk Copp’s Hill and Granary Burying Grounds with a costumed guide such as Lily Winters, Bernard, or Lyle. Expect theatrical ghost stories, historic crimes, famous graves, and one steep hill.

“Guide was amazing ! We had a great time even when was pouring”

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New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour - Walking among the tombs after dark
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New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

14.Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 496 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Leave the French Quarter by bus for a nighttime cemetery walk in Mid-City or City Park. Your English-speaking guide, such as Henry, Roy, Kendall, or Bob the Undertaker, explains New Orleans burial customs, shares ghost stories, and leads you with EMF readers and dowsing rods.

“Henry was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and good humour. Would definitely recommend”

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Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour - Entering the Blair Street underground vaults
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Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

15.Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $43Top rated

Follow a costumed storyteller through Edinburgh’s Old Town, the Blair Street underground vaults, and Canongate Kirkyard. Expect tales of witches, body snatchers, cannibals, and ghosts, with guides such as Shannon, Sarah, Michael, and Marina bringing the hour-and-45-minute walk to life.

“My flight from Denver ended up canceling and just because it was just under 24 hours. They refused to rebook me and refused to give me a refund on something out of my control. Terrible customer service, zero indeed”

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