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Top 15 Dark History and Haunted Tours in the USA

25 tours  ·  from $24 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 dark history and haunted tours in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - Walking Savannah’s squares and cobblestones
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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

1.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah’s historic streets after dark with guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra. This 90-minute candlelit tour blends documented history, executions, murders, war stories, legends, and paranormal claims without relying on jump scares. It starts near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable & engaging which made the tour that much more fun. With a group of about 26 folks, the guide kept the tour moving and involved the whole time.”

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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour - Jackson Square sets the historical tone
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

2.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

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

Board a covered mule-drawn carriage at 700 Decatur Street for an approximately one-hour evening ride through the French Quarter. With no more than eight passengers, you’ll hear stories about Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, floods, fires, epidemics, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Guides such as Matt, Trish, Leman, and Charles bring different styles to the route.

“This is one of the greatest tour I have taken. Armstrong our mule was gentle, he knew the route to the tour, he listened to every tug/guidance of the reins. Our tour guide Matt knew his narration so well he commented for 1 hour non stop. We gained so much from this trip than all past 5 days we have been here. I definitely recommend this trip to you all.”

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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour - Starting in the French Quarter
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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

3.New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

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

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Ariadne, Stella, Artie, and Neo, hearing true crime, voodoo, fire, and ghost stories tied to the city’s oldest streets. Visit the LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, and a haunted bar. Drinks cost extra, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“We had a great time on the tour! Stella was a very informative and entertaining tour guide. It was a perfect mix of history, laughs, and some gruesome details about New Orleans. Definitely learned a lot and had a great time! Would recommend to anyone!”

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Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour - Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and stories beneath the streets
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Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

4.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk central Savannah with Genteel & Bard for two hours of dark history and ghost lore. Guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, and TC use high-range headsets, photos, music, and recorded first-person letters to bring stories at Oglethorpe, Wright, Chippewa, Madison Square, and Colonial Park Cemetery to life.

“Our guide Ollie was lovely and the stories were interesting and Savannah is gorgeous but I guess the tour just wasn’t our thing. Maybe because it was rather cold that evening?”

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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour - The Adams League Mansion and Olga Samaroff
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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

5.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, hearing stories tied to Ashton Villa, the Adams League Mansion, Avenue M, and other eerie sites. The 90-minute route stays outdoors, returns to its starting point, and mixes island history, paranormal tales, architecture, and a few grim surprises.

“It was a pretty fun experience I recommend it !! Lots of interesting stories. Our guide was very funny and told the stories very well”

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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts! - The Burying Point and Salem’s old stories
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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

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

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

Walk central Salem with guides such as Allie, Chris, Misha, Jake, and Ajay, learning the true story of the witch trials alongside haunted tales and pop-culture stops. The easy one-hour route includes the Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, Bewitched statue, Salem Museum, and Nathaniel Hawthorne statue. Expect a lively group tour, not a quiet private walk.

“Allie was awesome , so informative and funny at the same time while still being respectful of the victims of the witch trials. Stuck around to answer questions and give recommendations. 10/10”

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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour - The Driskill Hotel and its famous ghost stories
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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

7.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

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

Walk downtown Austin after dark with guides such as Tyler, Will, Audrey, or William, hearing stories of murder, mayhem, and local ghosts. The 90-minute route includes the Driskill Hotel, Congress Avenue, the Paramount Theatre, Dirty Sixth, and an inside visit to the Speakeasy tavern. It is a small-group-style experience capped at 25 people.

“Great experience! Audrey was very knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot! :) Also, it was very affordable.”

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Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour - Walking beneath the moss-draped oaks
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Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

8.Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about six to seven hours visiting Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe Historic Site from Savannah. Guides such as Dennis, Tim, Albert, Michelle, and Ashley lead the walks and share local stories. Lunch is extra, and the day ends with Byrd’s Cookie Company tastings.

“The cemetary has historical significance and some of the first settlers of Savannah are buried there.”

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Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah's Historic District - Starting at Six Pence Pub on Bull Street
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Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

9.Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet your guide at Six Pence Pub for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s historic district. You’ll visit up to four local bars, hear tales of ghosts and Savannah’s past, and pause outside Colonial Park Cemetery. Guides such as Pierce, Andre, and Kelly bring different styles, so expect a lively mix of history, pub tips, and paranormal stories.

“The guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, nice and professional. We had a great time. He had a lot of experience and was extremely funny.”

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San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour - The Menger Hotel and San Antonio’s most famous haunted address
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San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour

10.San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk San Antonio’s Old Town with Sisters Grimm guides such as Graveyard Greg, Stewart, Hailey, or Randee. In about 90 minutes, you’ll hear ghost stories tied to the Menger Hotel, the Alamo, and the Spanish Governor’s Palace. This outdoor tour is capped at 12 people, welcomes dogs, and does not enter buildings.

“Great information of the history of San Antonio, the Alamo, and ghost stories associated with it! Our tour guide Lauren was amazing!”

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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour - Rockafellas connects the trials to Salem’s meeting place
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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

11.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

This 90-minute, one-mile Salem walking tour visits the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, former jail and court sites, and locations tied to George Corwin and Bridget Bishop. Guides such as Bob build a clear story from places that remain, old images, and the streets where the 1692 events unfolded.

“I Loved all the information and locations of this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging with guests. She did an awesome job answering any and all questions, along with delivering the information in an extremely fun way.”

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Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour - The first hour: haunted Fourth Ward
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Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

12.Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Charlotte’s Fourth Ward with guides such as Elizabeth and Artie, hearing tales of medical ghosts, haunted mansions, gold mines, tunnels, and revolutionary-era history. The 90-minute English tour ends at Old Settlers Cemetery and mixes theatrical storytelling with useful local context. Bring comfortable shoes for uneven sidewalks.

“We had the best time! I live in fourth ward and walk past a lot of the locations we hit on the tour. It was awesome learning more about the Queen City! Elizabeth was so fun and engaging, she was born to perform!!”

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Ghost Tour of St. Augustine: The Original Haunted History Tour - Huguenot Cemetery: The Opening Lesson in St. Augustine’s Dead
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Ghost Tour of St. Augustine: The Original Haunted History Tour

13.Ghost Tour of St. Augustine: The Original Haunted History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join Kevin of Spyglass Tours at 9 p.m. for a 90-minute walking tour through St. Augustine’s haunted past. You’ll visit Huguenot Cemetery, the City Gates, Castillo de San Marcos, and Tolomato Cemetery while hearing researched history, personal paranormal experiences, and seeing photos or videos of reported evidence. The tour ends with a ghost map for further exploring.

“Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and made the whole tour very fun and interesting. I highly recommend.”

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Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg - One route, many stories from 1863
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Ghost Tour: History and Haunts – Family Friendly – Best in Gettysburg

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

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

Walk Gettysburg after dark with guides such as Ken, Kendra, and Dillon, hearing Civil War stories, local legends, and reports of strange activity around historic buildings. The 75-minute route begins and ends at Unity Park, stays family-friendly, and uses photos and occasional ghost-hunting touches without turning into a full scare show.

“Our guide Dillion was super knowledgeable and friendly. He was fun to listen to and held our attention the whole time. The kids loved the ghost stories and even though it was a walking tour, it wasn't that far between stops so it was very manageable.”

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Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour - Walking beneath the moss-draped oaks
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Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

15.Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide at Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe State Historic Site. Hear stories of Johnny Mercer, Gracie Watson, and Savannah’s past, enjoy lunch on your own, then sample Byrd Cookie treats. Guides such as Dennis, Albert, and Tim bring strong local knowledge and humor to the day.

“Dennis was an excellent tour guide and knowledgeable . It was a very beautiful property, I was mostly excited about seeing some of the famous gravesites I’ve read about like Gracie Watson and Johnny Mercer.”

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