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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

“A fun experience to do with kids, not too long and not too short. Price was better than other tours too”

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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 was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and good sense of humor. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.San Francisco: Gold and Ghouls Ghost Tour

Discover San Francisco’s haunted side with this 1-hour ghost tour exploring Nob Hill and Union Square’s eerie hotels, tragic histories, and legendary tales.

★ 4.4

“Fantastic tour and history of this crazy creepy city. Tour guide Mike was awesome. Family friendly we had a blast. The magic trick blew our minds. Great memories!”

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

Explore San Francisco’s haunted side with a 2.5-hour pub crawl featuring ghost stories, dark history, and visits to historic pubs like the Old Ship Saloon.

★ 5.0

“Book it!!! You will not be disappointed. Our host Jamie was awesome and shared some very interesting stories of the San Francisco. It was full of haunted stories and very cool history facts.”

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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

“Excellent tour! My guide, Ben, took time to discover my interest in the history of SF as well as the stories about ghosts. He included that information in my Ghost tour. I learned a lot about SF, as well as the spectural hauntings around the…”

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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

“Jamie did such a good job of leading our group through this exploration that we doubt anyone could help but enjoy themselves under his tutelage. This glimpse into an alien realm was practiced and mindful of its audience. Well done. The Read more”

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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 and Oaklie were great, the outing was great the bars were cool, learned lots of info!! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants see a bit of the city and learn a lot about it’s history”

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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

“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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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

“From start to finish, this is a well-conceived, delightful and whimsical production, performed throughout a truly amazing venue! Funny, smart and yes, slightly spooky. It's a perfect "San Francisco" experience.”

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