The 15 Best Family-Friendly Ghost Tours

1.Ghost Tour: History and Haunts – Family Friendly – Best in Gettysburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 378 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $23Our pick

Walk Gettysburg after dark with guides such as Ken, Kendra, and Dillon, hearing Civil War stories, civilian accounts, and local ghost lore. The 75-minute route begins and ends at Unity Park, uses historic streets and outdoor stops, and keeps the scares mild enough for children.

“The trip was so interesting, but our guide was what made it amazing! He had me in a chokehold with the historical knowledge he had.. 10/10 recommend him”

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2.Fraidy Cat: The Family Fun Ghost Tour of Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Walk through five historic Savannah squares and Colonial Park Cemetery with a local guide such as Kerry, Lori, or Laurie. Expect 90 minutes of family-friendly ghost stories, theatrical storytelling, and plenty of time for questions. The evening walk suits older children and adults.

“Amazing tour guided by Lori! The stories are super interesting and she is a great story teller. Learnt a lot about about the history is Savannah!”

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3.Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Walk the French Quarter for two hours with a family-focused guide such as Dalvin, Dane, Melissa, Elaine, or Anderson. Expect theatrical storytelling, local history, and mild ghost tales at LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, and Royal Street. The tone suits children, though the walk can feel more historical than frightening.

“Had a great time on our tour with guide Dalvin! His story telling was excellent giving you enough to want more but cutting it to share more as the tour continued. He was great with my son (9) that was hot and crabby and not super excited about going on a ghost tour. Dalvin was the highlight of the tour that was a lot of walking and gave great history of the French Quarter. Not scary at all for the kids but definitely would leave mine at home if we ever do it again.”

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4.“History and Haunts” Family Friendly Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 141 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23

Walk Gettysburg after dark with guides such as Ken, Kendra, or Connor, hearing Civil War history and family-friendly ghost stories outside the Farnsworth House, Jenny Wade’s Birth House, Reynolds Death House, and Haunted Creek. The tour stays outdoors and never enters the buildings.

“The tour was great a perfect mix of history and ghosts for my family which includes a 9 and 7 year old. Susan was great!”

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5.Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Best value

Walk Salem with teacher-guides such as Alicia or Alisha on a one-hour outdoor tour made for children. You’ll visit Broad Street Cemetery, Hawthorne’s former home, Ropes Mansion, and Witch Trial sites while hearing gentle ghost stories and asking questions along the way.

“The guide was excellent. She was especially engaging with the kids. She had them interested and inquisitive. The tour was the right duration and walking length. Fabulous”

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6.Family Friendly Ghost Tour in Chattanooga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk Chattanooga after dark with a guide such as Caleb, Jami, Charlie, or Kaye Kaye, hearing ghost stories tied to Ross’s Landing, the Tennessee River, Cherry Street, May’s Urban Mansion, and the Aquarium. The 90-minute tour suits families, though young children may tire from the walking.

“Caleb did an amazing job. He really brought the stories to life! He did a wonderful job keeping us engaged and moving to keep us warm.”

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7.Family-Friendly Guided Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Walk through Gettysburg with a live English-speaking guide, learning about the battle, the town’s wartime aftermath, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and lingering ghost stories. Small groups are limited to nine people, and guides such as Major Finn, Amber, and Ted bring history and humor to the streets.

“Ted was an excellent tour guide while we were in Gettysburg. He tried to answer every question that our son asked him during the time. I even learned a few new things myself.”

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8.Downtown Denver Haunted Walking Tour (Family Friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Denver’s Lower Downtown with a costumed guide such as Brynn, Haylea, or Joaquin, hearing ghost stories at Union Station, The Oxford Club, Larimer Square, and Celtic on Market. The 90-minute tour uses ghost-hunting equipment, includes a basement visit, and stays small with no more than 10 people.

“Haylea was an awesome guide. It was fun experience to walk around the lower downtown of Denver. Highly recommend.”

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9.Jack the Ripper: Solve the Crime Walking Tour (Kids Free!)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $29

Meet Harry or another English-speaking guide at Whitechapel Gallery for a 2 to 2.5-hour evening walk through East London. Follow the murders in sequence, view police images and the infamous letter, and examine the doorway tied to the case. Children join free.

“Very interesting and atmospheric, liked the use of images on the walk.”

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10.Ghosts of Denver Family Friendly Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk through Denver’s Capitol Hill area with a local guide such as Chelsea or Alex, hearing historically grounded ghost stories tied to city hall, Victorian mansions, and the Molly Brown House. The 8 p.m. tour lasts about 90 minutes, costs $29.99, and welcomes children.

“Chelsea was a great guide--she had a lot of fun (and spooky) stories, and incorporated some interesting Denver history. And, it was a great opportunity to explore this part of Denver and appreciate the architecture.”

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11.Family-Friendly Ghost Walking Tour in Flagstaff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Start at the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library at 7 pm for a 90-minute guided walk through downtown. Hear eerie tales tied to the Milligan House, Orpheum Theatre, Weatherford Hotel, Hotel Monte Vista, and Route 66. Guides such as Matt, Claire, and Eliza keep the pace lively and suitable for families.

“Our Guide was a NO SHOW! My 12 year old was upset as this is what she wanted to do. Horrible experience- do not recommend this group. I would recommend Freaky Foot Tours though! We ran into one of their guides and he helped up book a tour with them. Our guide Michelle was AWESOME!!”

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12.Ghosts of Chicago Family Friendly Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

This 90-minute evening walk begins at the Millennium Monument and ends near Buckingham Fountain. Your English-speaking guide pairs Chicago landmarks with family-friendly stories about the Devil Baby, H.H. Holmes, Abraham Lincoln Park, haunted Room 441, Fort Dearborn, John Dillinger, and the Eastland Disaster.

“Loved Joe. He was great. Would have given a much lower star score if he hadn’t been so great. Really rough start. He was told to meet at the bean and we were told to meet at the fountain. We sent messages, left a voicemail and even ran to the next site to see if we could find the group. It was a ROUGH start. But he was personable, entertaining and knowledgeable. He really really turned a bad situation around and I hope he is appreciated. Not a scary tour. My daughter was nervous, but really not overly scary. Just cool information.”

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13.Fraidy Cat Ghost Tour – Family Fun in Haunted Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Meet your local Savannah guide at Columbia Square for a 90-minute walk through haunted squares, Colonial Park Cemetery, antebellum streets, Voodoo lore, and local ghost stories. Guides such as Lori and Kerry keep the pace friendly for families, with time for questions and possible ghost photos.

“We really enjoyed our tour. The guide was very knowledgeable, professional, and entertaining.”

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14.Spooky Family Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with an English-speaking guide on a two-hour ghost tour made for children and adults. Expect spooky stories, historical facts, and haunted locations, with guides such as Dalvin keeping the tone entertaining and suitable for young listeners.

“Dalvin was such a great tour guide! Had a great time.”

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15.Family-Friendly Guided Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Walk through historic St. Augustine with an English-speaking guide who shares true events, pirate and bandit tales, and family-friendly ghost stories. The 90-minute route includes the Colonial Quarter and views of the Castillo de San Marcos. Comfortable shoes and weather-ready clothing are wise.

“We enjoyed the tour! For someone who scares easily, this option was great for hearing stories without getting totally spooked.”

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