San Francisco · GHOSTS, CRIME & AFTER-DARK WALKS
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These 14 ghosts, crime & after-dark walks cover the strongest ways to spend the time. Compare price, duration and route, then choose the option that leaves the rest of your San Francisco day intact.
Use an EMF detector on a 90-minute ghost hunt through SF Chinatown, with history, true-crime stories, and a professional investigator.
“Aliya's delivery and humor. I am not a believer in ghosts and spirits, but no matter. Thoroughly entertaining and engaging guide made for a fun, informative evening.”
A 90-minute Gold and Ghouls ghost walk through Nob Hill landmarks, mixing documented hauntings with real history for a fun night out.
“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, 21, 26, and 53. All genders and ages enjoyed this.”
Take a 90 to 2-hour San Francisco ghost hunt walking tour in a quiet neighborhood with Christian Cagigal’s spooky, history-first storytelling.
“As a local San Franciscan it was great to wander around a less touristy part of the city and learn so much about places and historical figures rarely discussed.”
A small-group haunted pub crawl in San Francisco with ghost stories, true crime, and stops in Jackson Square, North Beach, and Chinatown.
“Getting to know the group and the guide during the walks was as much fun as the history & stories that Jamie shared with us.”
A 3-hour North Beach ghost walk with real food, from San Remo Hotel to Caffe Trieste, plus Chinatown stops and spooky history.
“Robert was a great guide. Highly recommend! Super informative and interesting. Delicious food stops.”
A 2-hour San Francisco ghostly pub crawl with 8 haunted stops and four bars, guided by US Ghost Adventures, plus spooky local history.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us to the most amazing bars. Our group was a group of 6 + our guide. It was a great size especially when our guide was giving us the history of the locations we visited. I recommend this tour to everyone, especially couples.”
A VIP 1 hour 45 minute ghost hunt in San Francisco with a cocktail stop, ghost tools, and a small group tour at two famous sites.
“Very friendly tour guide very knowledgeable and had some good experiences with the paranormal activity if you are a non believer this will definitely make you believe ghosts are real”
San Francisco haunted pub crawl with a small group, four bar stops, and documented ghost tales, ending at Lion's Den.
“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”
True crime tales and 70s music homes on a 2-hour Haight walking tour, featuring Manson, Zodiac, the Milk assassination, and Buena Vista Park.
“Robert was a very good guide. he told lots of interesting stories and showed us of places where our events took place. I especially liked hearing the stories about the Rockstars who were in the area during the 70s. Robert also sent us links to information in more depth about some of the stories he shared with us, which was very nice.”
A 3-hour San Francisco walking tour mixing ghost stories and true crime, from Westin St. Francis to the Old Ship Saloon.
“We got a history lesson instead of a ghost/ crime tour. The guide was a fill in. He started the tour telling everyone he doesn’t believe in ghost. We did not follow the itinerary or have any breaks at the bars. I wish I had booked a different tour.”
A 90-minute Haunted History Walking Tour in Pacific Heights with Christian Cagigal, mixing documented past with close-up magic.
“Our tour guide k eww his stuff! Weather was nice and learned alot about the history of San Francisco when it came to their past.”
Haight-Ashbury and true crime in San Francisco, a 2-hour guided walk. See Summer of Love sites, music stops, Hippie Hill.
“The tour was amazing and we learned so many interesting things! Our guide was very friendly and easy to talk too! Check this place out.”
Step into a Prohibition-era gangster speakeasy at PIER 39. Recover Malone’s journal in a 30-minute escape room for $20.
“Staff great! Super fun. Well worth the money. Challenging but exciting. Decor and clues intriguing. !”
A 2-hour San Francisco murder mystery walk linking Zodiac letters, LGBTQ unrest, and the Saint Francis Hotel shooting attempt.
