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The Best Ghost Tours in the US
Ghost tours are the best-value night out in most American cities: 90 minutes to two hours of real local history told in the dark for the price of a cocktail or two. These are the top-rated ones in the twelve cities that do it best, from Savannah to San Francisco.
How we pick: rating 4.5 or higher, at least 100 reviews, no audio-guide apps, transfers or rentals; up to 2 per city, ordered by rating weighted for review count. Prices are current "from" prices checked on September 26, 2026.
Savannah
The 2 top-rated picks in Savannah, from $38 per person. More things to do in Savannah →
New Orleans
The 2 top-rated picks in New Orleans, from $35 per person. More things to do in New Orleans →
Charleston
The 2 top-rated picks in Charleston, from $32 per person. More things to do in Charleston →
St. Augustine
The 2 top-rated picks in St. Augustine, from $20 per person. More things to do in St. Augustine →
San Antonio
The 2 top-rated picks in San Antonio, from $25 per person. More things to do in San Antonio →
Chicago
The 2 top-rated picks in Chicago, from $35 per person. More things to do in Chicago →
Key West
The top-rated pick in Key West, from $35 per person. More things to do in Key West →
Boston
The 2 top-rated picks in Boston, from $35 per person. More things to do in Boston →
Washington DC
The 2 top-rated picks in Washington DC, from $30 per person. More things to do in Washington DC →
San Francisco
The 2 top-rated picks in San Francisco, from $26 per person. More things to do in San Francisco →
Philadelphia
The 2 top-rated picks in Philadelphia, from $25 per person. More things to do in Philadelphia →
New York
The 2 top-rated picks in New York, from $35 per person. More things to do in New York →
Questions people ask
Are ghost tours scary?
Most are history walks with a spooky voice; a few (Savannah and New Orleans after 9pm, adults-only versions) lean genuinely unsettling. Listings say when a tour is 18+.
Are ghost tours suitable for kids?
Early evening departures usually are; adults-only and pub-crawl versions are not. Check the age note on each listing.
How much do ghost tours cost?
Typically $25–$45 per person for 1.5–2 hours. Bus and pub-crawl versions cost more.
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