AFTER DARK · DARK HISTORY TOURS IN THE USA

The 15 Dark History Tours in the USA That Earn Their Price

25 tours  ·  from $25 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 dark history tours in the USA worth the evening, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour - Through the French Quarter’s darkest stories
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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

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

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

Walk New Orleans after dark with guides such as Professor Ric, Ricardo, Jon, JJ, Elaine, and Nikki. Hear carefully researched tales of true crime, voodoo, vampires, and haunted homes, with a midway restroom stop and optional VIP Hellvision projections. The tour stays outdoors and is limited to ages 17 and older.

“Fun evening with JJ in New Orleans. A wealth of information shared in an engaging manner, our whole party of 7 people enjoyed this tour. Very educational with lots of New Orleans history, as well as the expected ghost stories. Highly recommend, especially if you get JJ as your guide.”

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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour - BK House and the French Quarter’s Mafia Murders
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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

2.New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk the French Quarter with Streets of Sin’s horror-storian guides, including Jamie, Christo, Lucy, and Anja. Hear uncensored true crime stories at sites such as St. Louis Cathedral, Inn on Ursulines, Exchange Place, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. Adults 17 and older only.

“Christo is awesome! He was very knowledgeable and clearly loves what he does! This was an amazing tour and will definitely be booking again!!”

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Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour - Wright Square and Savannah’s first murder
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Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

3.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk through central Savannah with guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, or TC, hearing dark historical tales and ghost lore at Oglethorpe Square, Wright Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, and more. Headsets, photos, music, and recorded letters keep every story clear and personal.

“Our guide, Savannah was outstanding. Her knowledge and presentation on the history of Savannah was a master class.”

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"Murder in Music City" Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville - Printers Alley, where nightlife acquired a darker edge
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“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

4.“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 742 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Start at the Alvin York Statue at 9 p.m. with a local guide such as Nestor, Steve, Drew, or Trevor. Walk through the Tennessee State Capitol, Wilcox Building, Printers Alley, Climax Saloon site, and Maxwell House Hotel while hearing Nashville’s darker stories.

“Our tour guide Nestor was amazing! Very passionate & knowledgeable about the history & stories of Nashville!”

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Nashville's Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour - The Tennessee State Capitol and William Strickland’s ghost
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Nashville’s Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour

5.Nashville’s Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk from Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard through downtown Nashville with guides such as Faith, Matt, Angela, or Megan. Hear stories tied to Printer’s Alley, the Tennessee State Capitol, Skull’s Rainbow Room, and the Hermitage Hotel. Expect history, ghost lore, stairs, outdoor stops, and sensitive subjects.

“The host was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. She was open to listening to guests and making sure everyone had a great experience.”

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Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour - The outside view is part of the design
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Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour

6.Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Walk downtown Chattanooga with guides such as Jason and Jessica, hearing murder tales, local history, and ghost stories from outside several haunted sites. The 95-minute tour covers easy but lengthy walking, runs in all weather, and returns to its 5th Street meeting point.

“It was more like a historical tour than ‘ghost’ tour but interesting nonetheless the less. The stories were very interesting.”

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The Dark Side of Key West Ghost Tour - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church sets the mood
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The Dark Side of Key West Ghost Tour

7.The Dark Side of Key West Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 334 reviews · from $34

Walk Old Town Key West at 9 p.m. with a guide such as Christian, Jude, Sonya, Dulce, or Fritz, hearing dark tales at St. Paul’s, La Concha, the Artist House, and Capt. Tony’s Saloon. The route lasts about 90 minutes, stays outdoors, and is limited to ages 16 and up.

“This was a fun and interesting tour with a great deal of key west history. Our tour guide was very passionate! Definitely would recommend 👍”

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Salem Uncovered: Dark Stories of Salem Tour - The Burying Point, Salem’s oldest cemetery
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Salem Uncovered: Dark Stories of Salem Tour

8.Salem Uncovered: Dark Stories of Salem Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk through Salem with licensed storytellers such as Jeffrey, Abby, Chris, and Tim, hearing fact-based tales of murder, hauntings, Houdini, Giles Corey, and the witch trials. The 90-minute evening route visits six historic locations, including the Burying Point and a Hocus Pocus filming site.

“Very entertaining and informative experience. Focuses on facts and history and not rumors. Adult oriented content.”

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Nashville's Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl - Starting at Alley Taps, where the old stories begin
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Nashville’s Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl

9.Nashville’s Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Spend about two hours walking through Printer’s Alley with a paranormal guide such as Micah or Matt. Hear true crime stories tied to old brothels, speakeasies, murders, and haunted bars. Drinks cost extra, and the tour is for adults 21 and older with government ID required.

“Boring!!! Not what we expected! Walked to 3 bars, heard a lil story at each and that was it. Waste of money!”

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Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime and Creepy Tales - TCL Chinese Theatres and the celebrity sidewalk
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Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime and Creepy Tales

10.Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime and Creepy Tales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk from the Pantages Theatre to the Dolby Theatre with a guide such as Beau, Kyle, Paul, or Matt, hearing Hollywood crime stories, ghost tales, and celebrity history. Expect a small group, frequent stops, photos, and plenty of walking outdoors with no planned seating or food included.

“The gentleman that did the tour mad it so fun. He was vary knowledgeable about things that happened . I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Savannah's 13 Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Tour - The Historic District adds more than scares
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Savannah’s 13 Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Tour

11.Savannah’s 13 Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with guides such as Nathan and Adam, hearing ghost stories, murder tales, and local legends at Monterey Square, Forsyth Park, Mercer-Williams House, and Armstrong House. Expect an interactive 90-minute to two-hour tour, historic photos, and possible EMF readings.

“Nathan was really cool and knowledgeable about the area. He was very expressive with his story telling and made sure to be animated to help the tourists to visualize what happened at each significant location.”

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Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour with Adam - Chalmers Street and the city’s harder past
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Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour with Adam

12.Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour with Adam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join local guide Adam for an 80-minute walk through Charleston’s darker past. Visit Poogan’s Porch, Chalmers Street, the old courthouse, Circular Congregational Church, and St. Philip’s Church while hearing ghost stories, local history, and tales supported by eerie photographs.

“Had a great time on the ghost tour tonight! Our guide, Adam, was super knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and told some really good ghost stories. He started his own business and clearly loves what he does, which made the tour even better. He also brought ghost photos to show at some of the stops, which added a spookier touch to the experience. Definitely worth checking out!”

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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail - Whiskey Row, bourbon, bootleggers, and a drink
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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

13.Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Walk 1.5 miles through downtown Louisville with guides such as Hannah, Amanda, Regina, and Jeremy, hearing stories of crime, Prohibition, slavery, fires, and hauntings. Your $65 ticket includes an audio headset and one cocktail, beer, or mocktail at a haunted bar.

“Would have like more stores and history- would not describe as haunted tour. Tour guide was animated- clearly loves her job”

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Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour - The Texas Capitol after dark
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Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

14.Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Jamie at 7 p.m. for a two-hour walk through haunted Austin. Hear stories of Emily at The Tavern, the Lady in Red at the Capitol, and ghosts at the Driskill. The small group, capped at 15, leaves time for questions and moves at a relaxed pace.

“Jamie was great! Loved the stories! Totally worth it 🤩 The Driskill was creepy and also gorgeous with the decorations up for Christmas.”

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New Orleans: Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampires Guided Tour - Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop and a well-placed break
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New Orleans: Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampires Guided Tour

15.Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampires Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $37

Walk from Armstrong Park through the French Quarter with guides such as Doug, Elaine, Ricardo, or The Professor. Hear about voodoo, the Axeman, Madame LaLaurie, and haunted bars. Choose a standard tour or HELLVISION, which uses handheld projectors to recreate grim scenes.

“Our tour was amazing. It is not necessarily a haunted tour but a tour about crime, mystery and history. Our guide was very informative as well as thoughtful and personable. We took bathroom and drink breaks. She even stayed after the tour was over to answer questions and just talk. I highly recommend.”

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