The 4 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 $25Best value

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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