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15 Best San Francisco Ghost Tours

The ghost walks: gold rush ghosts, Chinatown legends and fog that does half the staging for free. The walking versions favor stories over jump scares.

2.San Francisco Ghosts, Gold and Ghouls Tour

Discover San Francisco’s haunted past on this 1.5-hour walking ghost tour exploring Nob Hill’s eerie sites, ghost stories, and historic legends.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful time and I want others to know, if they have a hard time with steep hikes, they need to be prepared for that. Otherwise, the stories were wonderful. Our family included a party of eight including people who were 12, 16,…”

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3.San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

Explore San Francisco's haunted past on this engaging 90-minute walking ghost tour through Pacific Heights, led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic spooky experience.

★ 5.0

“Christian made this ghost hunting experience amazing. Will def come back and rec to friends. I never knew SF had such a dark history”

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

Discover San Francisco's haunted past on this 2-hour pub crawl through historic districts, with ghost stories, historic pubs, and lively guides.

★ 4.7

“I had so much fun on this tour! Taylor took us to some really cool pubs and spots around town, and we got a great look at San Francisco at night. She is such a captivating storyteller and we were all mesmerised by the ghost…”

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8.VIP Haunted Hotel Experience: Ghost Hunting plus Cocktail

Experience San Francisco’s haunted history with this ghost hunting tour at the San Remo Hotel, including cocktails, ghost tools, and exclusive access.

★ 5.0

“My partner and I had such a memorable time on this after-dark ghost hunting tour at the San Remo Hotel. Our group was small just the two of us and one other guest which made the experience feel super personal and immersive.”

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10.San Francisco Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Explore San Francisco’s haunted history on a 2-hour pub crawl visiting iconic bars, with documented ghost stories, guided by knowledgeable hosts for a unique night out.

★ 5.0

“Mike was great! So knowledgeable and the extra card tricks were fabulous…. Also enjoyed “Oakley the ghost hunting dog” who tagged along. Such a cutie.”

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11.San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour

Explore San Francisco’s dark side with this 3-hour small-group ghost and crime tour. Discover scandalous stories, historic bars, and city secrets.

★ 4.0

“We learned a lot of neat things about San Francisco. While a few ghost are included, it’s mostly historical. This tour is great for history buffs!”

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

Explore San Francisco's haunted past with this self-guided audio tour. Walk through historic neighborhoods and hear chilling ghost stories at your own pace.

★ 5.0

“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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14.San Francisco Gregangelo Museum – Haunted Doll House

Discover San Francisco’s quirky side with the Haunted Doll House tour at Gregangelo Museum—an interactive, spooky experience filled with haunted toys, live performances, and a whimsical tea party.

★ 5.0

“We had such a great time! The tour was just my partner and I but the staff made sure we had an immersive and complete experience. Amazing tea and fun stories about the dolls. This is my second tour at the house and it’s awesome…”

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