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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.

1.Ghost Hunt in SF Chinatown with a Professional Investigator

Explore San Francisco's haunted side with a guided ghost hunt in Chinatown, using real ghost-hunting tools, led by knowledgeable guides in a fun, spooky walk.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was a great experience that all our group really enjoyed! We all love the idea of spooky things this was definitely next level! Our guide was absolutely fabulous!”

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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 an absolute blast on this ghost tour! Our guide, Mike, was phenomenal—so knowledgeable, engaging, and a wonderful storyteller. He brought San Francisco’s history and hauntings to life in such an articulate way, weaving in fascinating details that kept us hooked the entire time.…”

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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

“Great learning about the City’s history , tour guide was very entertaining and kept everything interesting. Enjoyed the walk and enjoyed all the landmarks and dark history they have. Great story telling can’t wIt for Halloween to take another scary tour.”

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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

“This was one of most informative and fun tours I’ve taken. Our guide was a great story teller and engaged every participant. Every historic pub was unique with interesting and spoke back story. I would actually repeat this tour again someday.”

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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

“Our guide Ben gave a lot of history to the city! He told cool and engaging stories. I wish this happened later in the night though, we started pretty early and it only lasted a few hours.”

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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

“Hands down the best walking tour I’ve ever been on! I don’t ordinarily take the time to leave a review, but I’ve found myself thinking about how much I enjoyed the tour many times over the last week. Not only did I learn a lot…”

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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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