AFTER DARK · GHOST STORIES & LOCAL LEGENDS

The 15 Best Ghost Story & Local Legend Tours

51 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Storytelling first, jump scares never. These 15 walks are led by people who can hold a street corner for ten minutes, priced by length, with a note on the ones that suit families.

Prague: Ghost Walking Tour Where Legends Come To Life - Charles Bridge, where Prague’s legends begin
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Prague: Ghost Walking Tour Where Legends Come To Life

1.Ghost Walking Tour Where Legends Come To Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,253 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27Our pick

Walk Prague’s Old Town with guides such as Erik, Daniel, Jana, or Katerina, hearing legends tied to Charles Bridge, the Clementinum, and the Astronomical Clock. Live costumed characters appear along the route, adding playful scares to a 90-minute tour offered in six languages.

“We really enjoyed our time with Jane, she was very helpful and knew a lot about the city. We walked around and had fun learning on all the stories and the secrets. The ghosts out of nowhere made the experience a bit more fun. One thing we would recommend is to add a bit more legend and real ghost stories to be added in the agenda. However it's a very fun activity to know the city, totally recommended!”

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Prague: Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour - Old Town Square sets the mood
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Prague: Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour

2.Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,104 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

Walk Prague’s Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto by lantern light, then descend into a medieval underground and candlelit dungeon. Costumed guides such as Nicole, Martin, Klarka, and Claire S bring ghost tales, the Golem, plague stories, alchemy, and Jan Mydlář’s executions to life.

“It was an unforgettable tour! Our guide, Claire S., was absolutely magnificent—engaging, charismatic, and full of energy. She brought Prague’s ghost stories to life, sharing them in a fun, captivating, and immersive way. The whole experience was truly magical and one we’ll remember for a long time.”

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Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour - Starting at the Kilometre Zero Stone
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Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour

3.Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,830 reviews · 110 minutes - 2 hours · from $23

Follow a costumed actor from Clark Adam Square up Buda Castle Hill, past the castle, Matthias Church, and Fisherman’s Bastion. Expect tales of Vlad Dracula, Elizabeth Báthory, and Hungarian folklore, plus fine night views. The walk lasts about two hours and includes steep paths and stairs.

“Our guide was great! She was very entertaining as she gave historical facts and legends. Lots of walking but at a good pace which was very considerate as there was some older individuals. I would highly recommended.”

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Prague: Ghosts and Legends of the Old Town Evening Tour - Dlouhá and the first turn away from the crowds
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Prague: Ghosts and Legends of the Old Town Evening Tour

4.Ghosts and Legends of the Old Town Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,091 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21

Follow a live English or German-speaking guide through Prague’s Old Town, from Dlouhá to the churches near Old Town Square. Expect dark history, ghost legends, alchemists, plague tales, and quiet lanes rather than jump scares. Guides such as Allen, Anna, Pavel, and Claire are known for lively storytelling.

“Loved the spookiness and Claire - our guide made it entertaining so 10/10 for her delivery as well as allowing everyone to take in each story that was told”

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The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends - Starting with Medici scandal at Santissima Annunziata
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The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

5.The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,785 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

Walk from Santissima Annunziata to Ponte Vecchio with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Glenda, or Angela. Expect Medici intrigue, ghost stories, assassinations, torture, hidden symbols, and the memory of Florence’s 1993 mafia bombing. Dress warmly and wear good shoes.

“This was a tour that you need to do to experience another side of Florence. Antonio, our guide, was really funny and engaging - he delivered content in a way that was mysterious yet deadpan, he could honestly do standup comedy! We learned more about the history of Florence and there were some amazing things he pointed out that you otherwise would not have noticed while walking around the city. We spent 4 days in Florence and walked past the same places at least 3 times and never saw what Antonio pointed out to us, and the meaning behind them. Dress warmly if you are doing this in the cold…”

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Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town Walking Tour - An executioner at St. Castulus Church
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Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town Walking Tour

6.Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,630 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Follow an English-speaking guide through Prague’s Old Town after dark, from Týnská Street to Old Town Square. Hear tales of ghosts, executions, hospitals, Rabbi Loew, Kafka, and medieval crimes. Guides such as Allen, David, Sara, and Tina have led this small-group walk, which suits curious history fans and families.

“Excellent tour for those who want that mystical atmosphere Prague famous for. I like ghost stories, though haven't seen one”

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Prague: Ghosts and Legends Nighttime Guided Walking Tour - Meeting near Prague’s center
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Prague: Ghosts and Legends Nighttime Guided Walking Tour

7.Ghosts and Legends Nighttime Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,462 reviews · 100 minutes - 2 hours · from $22

Follow a costumed guide through Prague’s Old Town for 100 minutes to 2 hours of ghost stories, local legends, and history. Guides such as Lara, George, Georg, and Scott use theatrical voices, gestures, and humor. Expect outdoor stops at Týn Church, Ungelt, the Jewish Quarter, and the Old Jewish Cemetery.

“Scott is a briliant storyteller and actor! Truly enjoyed our walk”

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Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Ghosts and Legends Walking Tour - Following the guide through the narrow lanes
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Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Ghosts and Legends Walking Tour

8.Gothic Quarter Ghosts and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,443 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $19

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter at night with guides such as Ewan, Lila, Carlos, or Kiki. Expect 90 minutes of cobbled lanes, murder tales, local legends, and clear historical context. The tour leans more toward dark history than ghost hunting, and ends back at Traveller’s Nest Bar.

“We loved our tour! It was the best of dark and ghost, and history mix. Our gide was the best, he had amazing sence of humor and great way to tell dark stories! If you are into historie, crime, dark things and have just a tiny bit of believe in supernatural stuff, totaly worth it!”

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Madrid Oscuro: Torture, Ghosts, Crimes and Legends - Santa Cruz Church and the cursed-church tale
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Madrid Oscuro: Torture, Ghosts, Crimes and Legends

9.Madrid Oscuro: Torture, Ghosts, Crimes and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,363 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes (approx.)

Follow an English-speaking guide from Plaza Mayor to Plaza de Oriente for 2 hours and 25 minutes of Madrid’s darker tales. Expect the Spanish Inquisition, ghosts, crimes, satanic legends, printed teaching material, and lively storytelling from guides such as Paul, Lidia, David, and Jacquelyn.

“Lidia was awesome! Very informative and had plenty of recommendations to give us for all sorts of things.”

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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour - Matthias Fountain and the vampire folklore
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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

10.Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,240 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk from Clark Ádám tér to Fisherman’s Bastion with a costumed English or Spanish guide. Expect Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Dracula lore, medieval ruins, Danube views, and plenty of stairs. Guides such as Fabian, Bernadette, Peter, and Zoltan are known for lively storytelling.

“A fantastic tour. Hope you get Peter as your tour guide. So knowledgeable and a great story teller. The whole tour was captivating”

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Vienna: Ghosts and Legends Guided Nighttime Walking Tour - Starting near the Hofburg
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Vienna: Ghosts and Legends Guided Nighttime Walking Tour

11.Ghosts and Legends Guided Nighttime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,088 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Walk Vienna’s historic center at night with a live English or German guide, often led by Astrid Stangl. Hear ghost legends, criminal tales, vampire lore, and the story linking Vienna to Dracula while seeing Hofburg Palace, Neuer Markt, Blutgasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

“I was delighted by our guide! She told many interesting stories, and answered all our questions. I was very impressed!”

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Prague Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour - Old Town Square’s executions and clockmaker’s fate
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Prague Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour

12.Prague Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto with a live English-speaking guide, then descend into a medieval underground room and candlelit dungeon. Expect ghost stories, plague history, torture displays, Golem legends, and a theatrical tone. The route covers roughly 70 to 85 minutes.

“This was not really a ghost tour, the information given was very disappointing & not very interesting…our 16 & 17 year old girls who usually love ghost tours were bored & lost interest. The dungeons felt fake with laughable items in them…”

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Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends - Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois and the violence of 1572
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Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

13.Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour, small-group walk from Pont Neuf to Hôtel de Ville. Hear dark tales of the Templars, Marie Antoinette, the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, guillotines, plagues, and Paris under occupation. Expect history first, ghosts second.

“Very interesting back history about the “dark side” of Paris. The guide was very informative and kept the tour interesting and engaging.”

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Glasgow: Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour - Meeting outside Glasgow Cathedral
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Glasgow: Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour

14.Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 887 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours exploring Glasgow’s darker side with guides such as Richard, Isla, Mark, or Ayla. Hear tales of grave robbers, witch trials, strange experiments, and ghosts while walking from Glasgow Cathedral through the Necropolis and Merchant City to Babbity Bowster.

“Guide Mark had a great sense of humour, lots of interesting information with plenty of spook stories - highly recommend!”

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Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour - The Bovolo Staircase and a spiral mystery
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Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour

15.Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 846 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Walk from Campo San Bartolomeo through Venice after dark with an English-speaking guide. Hear tales of Biasio the butcher, noble ghosts, secret lovers, old casinos, and the mysterious Bovolo Staircase. Expect legends and local anecdotes more than theatrical scares, with up to 20 people in the group.

“We loved our time with our very entertaining and knowledgeable guide. The stories about the history of some of the buildings and squares were fun to learn.”

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