AFTER DARK · HISTORICAL TOURS

The 15 Best History & Haunting Tours

80 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Every trip has one free evening. These 15 history & haunting tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the rest of the night.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Old Town Hall in Derby Square
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk Salem for about two hours with a local historian such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, or Ryan. Hear the truth behind the 1692 witch trials, see the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, Witch House, and McIntire District, and choose a lantern-lit evening departure for extra atmosphere.

“We had Diane deliver the tour for us and she was brilliant from start to finish. Very energetic, very informative and was so positive throughout. Was happy to answer questions and show us more to Salem than what we knew before this tour. Would heavily recommend this to anyone who comes to Salem!”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - Stories of war, executions, and murder
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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

2.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Walk Savannah by lantern with guides such as Dan, Kel, and Kendra, hearing factual history, legends, murders, executions, and ghost tales. This 90-minute tour avoids jump scares and focuses on storytelling, cobblestone streets, historic squares, and a finish at Colonial Park Cemetery.

“Enjoyable tour with plenty of ghost stories. The guide was very knowledgable and told the stories in a way to allow you to "believe it or not". It was fun to imagine ghosts were there and we could almost see them. Historical and entertaining.”

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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - From city beginnings to grisly public events
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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

3.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,685 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Walk through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with guides such as Callum, Chris, Cody, and Reece, hearing stories of murders, executions, disease, ghosts, and medieval life. Expect lantern-lit lanes, old courtyards, cobblestones, stairs, and theatrical storytelling in English or Swedish.

“It was really good fun and our guide Chris was funny, informative and macabre. He did a good job at getting the attendees involved :)”

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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour - The French Quarter by carriage light
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

4.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,289 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Ride through the French Quarter in a covered mule-drawn carriage with up to eight people. Your licensed guide shares stories of fires, floods, epidemics, murders, and spirits while you pass Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Guides have included Matt, Trish, Lemen, and Charles.

“To noisy, other carriages were WAY to close to hear anything. DO NOT SIT IN BACK. Get their early. Thanks”

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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour - Starting at Reverend Zombie’s Voodoo Shop
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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

5.New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,084 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with a theatrical local guide such as Ariadne, Stella, Artie, or Neo. Hear grim stories at LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, Pirate’s Alley, and a haunted bar. Expect history, folklore, humor, and a few gruesome details.

“Bob was a enthusiastic and knowledgeable historian with many amazing stories and historical facts and events!”

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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

6.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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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour - Meeting at 2310 Sealy Avenue after dark
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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

7.The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,524 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Walk through historic Galveston after dark with guides such as Dave and Tyler, stopping at Ashton Villa, the Adams League Mansion, Avenue M, and other eerie sites. Expect ghost stories, island history, spooky photographs, and a relaxed route that ends where it begins.

“They were very professional and full of information. They made it fun had music for us to listen to. Knew all the spots to go to!!!”

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - Meeting outside Guy Fawkes Inn
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

8.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Explore York after dark on a 90-minute ghost walk from the Guy Fawkes Inn to the Shambles. Guides such as Dan, Josh, and Mackenzie mix gruesome history, local tales, humor, and theatrical storytelling while leading you around the Minster and lesser-seen city corners.

“So we had Dan (I think) who was fantastic. His voice carried he include a little humour and was very affable. He wasn’t put off by the locals who made ghost noises. We learned a little on a very cold evening and my only gripe I guess was that for a place that’s the most haunted city in Europe - why did we only get 5 stories?”

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - St. Giles’ Cathedral and the setting of the old city
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

9.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

Meet Witch Hazel, Juniper, or Angelica near Mercat Cross for a 75-minute walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Hear the stories of people accused of witchcraft, visit atmospheric closes and wynds, pass Victoria Street, and finish at Grassmarket.

“Hazel was a lovely and knowledgeable guide , it was very interesting to know more about the history of the city and its witches. We just wish it would be a little longer or maybe with deeper explanations of other aspects of history maybe considering the price. But overall it was a nice experience.”

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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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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan - Guide style: lively, funny, and sometimes loud
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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

11.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Stockholm’s oldest streets for 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Callum, Reese, or Cody. Expect true accounts of murders, plagues, executions, myths, and legends, plus narrow lanes, old courtyards, lively theatrics, and a memorable visit beneath the German church.

“Very interesting stories! the guide, Christofer, was very expressive and the tour was kind of a performance in itself! Very positive experience, definitely worth adding to Stockholms must-dos”

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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts! - The Burying Point: graves, memory, and local hauntings
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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

12.Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Follow a licensed guide through Salem’s Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, the Bewitched statue, and other downtown sights. Guides such as Allie, Chris, Misha, Jake, Emily, and Ajay blend court history, spooky lore, Hocus Pocus locations, and local stories into a brisk walking tour.

“Even though it was a loud / busy night the tour guide spoke clearly and keep positive energy throughout the tour”

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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Meeting near Île de la Cité
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

13.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, or Leo. Hear dark tales at Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and the Conciergerie, with more emphasis on real crimes and grim history than pure ghost stories. Shared and private options are available.

“Super fun to hear all the scary stories. Guide was great!!! Great English and wonderful story telling. Only feedback - more ghost stories and less murder stories.”

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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour - Starting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

14.Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 928 reviews · 1h 15m · from $22

Follow a costumed guide such as Cornelius Piper, Merlot, Willow, or Nutmeg through York’s old town. Hear true stories of Mad Alice, Mary Bateman, and other suspected witches while visiting the Shambles, York Minster, Stonegate, Barley Hall, and narrow snickelways.

“Merlot is very funny and very informative. My daughter really enjoyed the tour.”

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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour - The Driskill Hotel and Austin’s most famous ghost stories
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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

15.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 921 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Follow a professional guide through downtown Austin after dark, with stops at the Driskill Hotel, Congress Avenue, Paramount Theatre, Dirty Sixth, and the haunted Speakeasy. Guides such as Tyler, Audrey, Will, and Shannon mix local history, ghost photographs, and spooky stories in a small-group walk priced at $27.50.

“William is really informative, I appreciated the history and photos to back it up. We could tell he took his time learning the history.”

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