The 12 Best San Francisco Ghost Tours

1.Ghost Hunt in SF Chinatown with a Professional Investigator

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 922 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Walk from the Transamerica Pyramid through Jackson Square into Chinatown with a guide such as Jamie, Aliya, or Mac. Use an EMF detector, dowsing rods, and other equipment while hearing stories of buried bodies, murders, gang wars, and old red-light districts.

“This was a unique and very fun activity to do in San Francisco. Our tour guide Jamie was absolutely brilliant, fun and full of interesting information that you haven’t heard about the city before. We got to communicate with a spirit at one of the locations! It was a great time!”

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2.San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Join an English-speaking guide for a 90-minute walk from Union Square through Nob Hill. Hear ghost tales tied to the 450 Sutter Building, Fairmont, Huntington Park, and more. Guides such as Mike, Erin, and Jay have led the walk, sometimes with Oakley, a friendly ghost-hunting dog.

“This walking ghost tour was the perfect mix of spooky, historic, and fun! Mike was a fantastic storyteller — engaging, knowledgeable, and just a blast to listen to. He really brought the city’s haunted past to life, and his sidekick Oakley the dog was the cutest bonus. Whether you're into history, ghost stories, or just want a fun evening stroll through San Francisco, this tour is absolutely worth it!”

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3.San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Walk through Lower Nob Hill with local guide Christian Cagigal, hearing ghost stories, architectural details, and the real history behind San Francisco’s haunted places. The route uses quiet streets, lasts about 90 minutes, and suits anyone with moderate fitness who enjoys storytelling over jump scares.

“The tour and information was amazing. The tour group was a little annoying and obnoxious (which is not the fault of tour or the guide in any way) it did take away from the fantasy. Stories were very historical which was awesome - coming from Chicago and a seasoned Atlas Obscura patron, I was disappointed in the lack of murder.”

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4.Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Walk from Jackson Square through North Beach and Chinatown with guides such as Jamie or Eric, hearing ghost stories, true crime, and local history before ending at the haunted Lion’s Den. The 2.5-hour tour includes pub stops, but drinks and food cost extra.

“Had fun. Great company and Jamie the host was very knowledgeable and seemed to love what he does. The stories were more gruesome than scary, but still made for good stories and a good time. Would definitely do again and recommend Jamie!”

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5.SF’s North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour – Includes full meal, 3 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join a small English-language group at 4:00 pm for a three-hour North Beach food and ghost walk. Robert or Blair may guide you through the San Remo Hotel, Washington Square, Chinatown, historic saloons, pizza stops, and a Beat-era cafe, with a full meal included.

“Robert was a great guide. Highly recommend! Super informative and interesting. Delicious food stops.”

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6.San Francisco: Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk through San Francisco’s haunted past with an English-speaking guide, visiting eight eerie sites and four pubs, including High Horse, Old Ship Saloon, Hungry I, and Lions Den Lounge. Guides such as Mike, Taylor, and Ben have led lively tours with history, ghost stories, and occasional card tricks.

“Very interesting tour. Great few places. The bar stops were great. Great guide. Would not recommend doing it as the sole crawler. Kinda awkward being the only one that drinks. But still I had a good time. Also my guide was from Albuquerque. And she was glad my reference for that city was High School Musical, not Breaking Bad. So that was a nice moment. Anyways, totally recommend doing this tour.”

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7.VIP Haunted Hotel Experience: Ghost Hunting plus Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Meet at Fior d'Italia at 8 p.m. for a cocktail and a short account of the restaurant's tragic past, then enter the San Remo Hotel for a one-hour ghost investigation. Your guide supplies paranormal tools, and the group is limited to 10 people.

“Very friendly tour guide very knowledgeable and had some good experiences with the paranormal activity if you are a non believer this will definitely make you believe ghosts are real”

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8.San Francisco Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk through San Francisco’s oldest quarter with a guide such as Ben, Taylor, Mark, or Silver, stopping at historic bars and reported paranormal sites. Expect documented ghost stories, local history, a small group of up to 15 people, and drinks purchased separately.

“Our guide Mark was super kind, easy going, knowledgeable and very patient. Enjoyed all the tales and historic facts he shared with us, including the card tricks. His dog the ghost hunter Oakley made the experience so much more fun, we loved him. Also, we really enjoyed the different bars we went to, very cool atmosphere. Definitely recommend if you love spooky stories and bar hopping.”

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9.San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join a small group at 6 p.m. for a three-hour walk through San Francisco’s darker past. Hear about Fatty Arbuckle, Chinatown crimes, Barbary Coast violence, and haunted stories, with optional stops at two old bars. The tour ends at the Old Ship Saloon.

“Such a fun night! Learned so much about the city that I never knew. Guide was friendly and excited to share his knowledge.”

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10.San Francisco Ghost Hunt: Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Join magician and actor Christian Cagigal for a 90-minute walk through Pacific Heights, where researched stories of spirits and San Francisco’s darker past lead to a close-up magic finale. Expect one steep hill, Victorian streets, and an easy pace.

“Our tour guide k eww his stuff! Weather was nice and learned alot about the history of San Francisco when it came to their past.”

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11.San Francisco Gregangelo Museum – Haunted Doll House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $75

At the Gregangelo Museum, you’ll follow clues through theatrical rooms filled with haunted dolls and antique toys, watch live performances, then join a Twisted Toy Tea Party with peppermint tea, cookies, and a personal tarot reading. The 90-minute experience welcomes costumes and is limited to eight people.

“From start to finish, this is a well-conceived, delightful and whimsical production, performed throughout a truly amazing venue!”

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12.The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Use the Ghosts of San Francisco app to walk from the Westin St. Francis through Union Square, Nob Hill, and Chinatown. A professionally narrated British storyteller covers earthquake ghosts, Gold Rush history, haunted hotels, Cameron House, Grant Avenue, and Dragon Gate. Plan for about 60 to 90 minutes at your own pace.

“It was a fantastic experience to get to know the history and feel of San Francisco! I love getting to walk around and seeing the area! I highly recommend this tour!”

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