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Dark History & Ghost Tours Worldwide: The 15 Best

56 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Plague pits, duels, fevers and the cemeteries that filled up after them. These 15 night walks lean on documented history rather than jump scares, priced and timed.

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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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Murders, plagues, and public executions
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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

2.Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

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

Walk through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a theatrical guide such as Cody, Callum, Chris, or Reece. In 1.5 hours, hear grim tales of murders, disease, executions, ghosts, and Stockholm’s early history while visiting narrow lanes, courtyards, old walls, and possibly a church crypt. Swedish and English tours are available.

“Cody was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge and a great deal of jokes. The tour is very grim and dark but that’s exactly what we liked about it. There are some steep and dark passages so definitely wear good footwear and you gotta be a bit fit. Thanks again to Cody for the lovely evening and the second best rat I’ve ever had.”

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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

3.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

4.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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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour - What this Edinburgh tour is really about
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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

5.Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide such as Holly, Chihon, Emily, or James, then enter the Niddry Wynd and South Bridge vaults. This relaxed 90-minute tour covers Canongate Kirkyard, old streets, city stories, and overlooked chapters of Scottish history. Expect a small group of no more than six, stairs, uneven ground, and plenty of time for questions.

“Great tour, full of very interesting history of old Edinburgh. Lovely guide, clear, packed a lot in, gave us information that we hadn’t known before, despite being relatively local. Vaults fascinating - who lived in them, drinking dens etc. Also city walls, how Edinburgh grew and evolved as a city. Highly recommend!”

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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

6.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

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, 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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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - Meeting near the 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

Meet at the Guy Fawkes Inn at 6:30 pm for a 90-minute walk through York’s darker corners. Guides such as Dan, Josh, and Mackenzie use theatrical storytelling, gallows humor, and local tales to bring the city’s ghosts and grim past to life. The route passes outside the Minster and finishes near the Shambles.

“Knowledgeable guide. Saw parts of York I had not experience. Stories were interesting. If you want a fun evening book it.”

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - Through the Old Town’s closes and wynds
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

9.Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

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

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a character guide such as Hazel, Juniper, or Angelica, hearing respectful stories of accused witches, haunted closes, and public executions. The 75-minute English tour starts near St. Giles’ Cathedral and ends in Grassmarket. Expect outdoor walking, stairs, weather, humor, and a serious look at Scotland’s witch trials.

“Witch Hazel was our guide for this tour and it didn’t disappoint. This lady has a wealth of information, and provided us with so much insight into the witch trials of Edinburgh and North Berwick in a lighthearted but heartfelt manner. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wishes to explore Edinburgh’s deeper past, points of interest and has a real interest in the witch trials”

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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour - Prince Eugene’s statue and the first Danube viewpoint
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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 Buda Castle District after dark with a costumed actor-guide such as Bernadette, Peter, Fabian, or Zoltan. Over about 1 hour 50 minutes, you’ll hear stories of Vlad Dracula, medieval Hungary, royal intrigue, and local folklore while visiting the castle, Matthias Church area, and Danube viewpoints. Expect stairs, cold weather, and a lively theatrical style.

“You will have a great time, the tour guide was very nice. I would totally recommend it to you, if you like dark stories.”

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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan - The German church and the most atmospheric moment
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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

Follow an English-speaking guide through Gamla Stan for 90 minutes of dark Stockholm history, ghost stories, murders, plagues, executions, and legends. Guides such as Chris, Callum, Cody, Reese, and Christofer use expressive storytelling, narrow lanes, courtyards, and sometimes the crypts beneath the German church to bring the old town’s past to life.

“It was a very entertaining way to learn some of the dark history of Stockholm. Would 1000% recommend to anyone travelling to Stockholm. The tour was full of historical info but our guide Reece made it absolutely entertaining.”

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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!

12.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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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at the old execution site
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

13.Paris: 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, Leo, or Joris. Over two hours, hear grim tales at Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and the Conciergerie, from executions and Templar secrets to haunted theaters and a Parisian vampire. Choose a shared or private tour, and wear shoes suited to cobblestones.

“Absolutely fantastic and informative walking tour, really enjoyed walking around the near the Notre Dame hearing the darker stories of Paris. Well worth the time and money! :)”

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Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour - Meeting your guide near the Colosseum
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Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour

14.Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 996 reviews · from $104

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Colosseum, pass through a separate entrance, and explore the underground chambers where gladiators and wild animals waited. You’ll also walk onto the arena floor, then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently. Small-group and private options are available.

“Was our tour guide provided by the colosseum. She was an Amazing speaker and deserves a raise. She made the tour feel like a movie!!”

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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour - Meeting a witch at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

15.York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

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

Follow a costumed witch guide such as Cornelius Piper, Magnificent Merlot, Willow, or Nutmeg through York’s old town. In 75 minutes, you’ll hear true stories about Mad Alice, Mary Bateman, and other suspected witches while walking from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate past the Shambles, York Minster, Stonegate, and Barley Hall.

“Really lovely tour let by cornelius who was very friendly and informative”

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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

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