St Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
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Step into the haunting streets of St. Paul with our mesmerizing ghost tour, where history and the supernatural converge! Guided by a knowledgeable local, you’ll explore some of the city's most haunted and historically rich sites. Wander through the shadowy alleys and iconic landmarks, from the tragic Forepaugh’s Mansion to the enigmatic Old Smith “Vine” Mansion, each with its own ghostly lore and unsettling tales. As you cover a mile of haunted ground, immerse yourself in St. Paul’s dark history, which spans over 2000 years. Discover the eerie origins of Cochran Park, known for its spectral sightings, and listen to the whispers at the Nathan Hale Park Statue. Although we cannot enter private properties, the eerie atmosphere of these historic sites is so vivid that it will undoubtedly send chills down your spine. Join us for an evening of intrigue, uncovering the chilling stories of murder, mayhem, and restless spirits that haunt St. Paul’s historic district.
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Welcome to Forepaugh’s Mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, where opulence meets the supernatural. This grand estate, once the site of tragic events and profound loss, is now renowned for its eerie hauntings, with spectral whispers and ghostly apparitions reported in its lavish halls and shadowy corners.
Welcome to Stuart House, the oldest residence on Summit Avenue, built by David Stuart in 1858. This historic home is known for its spectral inhabitant, with reports of a restless spirit lurking in its timeworn rooms and shadowy corners.
Our next stop is a park steeped in dark history and ghostly lore. Cochran Park, established in 1926, was known for its eerie ambiance, particularly around the pool area, where the spirits of children are rumored to linger, their playful yet unsettling presence haunting the park’s shadows and echoes.
Our next stop is the Nathan Hale Park Statue, unveiled in 1907 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to honor the famed patriot, Nathan Hale. This statue is rumored to harbor a ghostly presence, with eerie whispers and spectral sightings adding an unsettling layer to its historical significance.
The Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House in Saint Paul, Minnesota, stands as the second oldest home on Summit Avenue, constructed in 1863 with exquisite Italianate design. This historic mansion is famous for its haunting activity, with accounts of eerie noises and ghostly apparitions lingering in its grand, aged rooms.
Our next stop serves as a grim marker of St. Paul’s shadowy past. The Madame Clifford Statue, a peculiar monument which commemorates the influential figure Nina Clifford. This statue is reputed to be linked to ghostly phenomena, with sightings of a female apparition dressed in 1920s attire reportedly roaming the area, adding an unsettling air to the statue's already intriguing presence.
Our next stop is a chilling chapter in St. Paul’s haunted history: the Chauncey-Griggs Mansion. Built in 1885 by Clarence Johnson in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, this grand estate is famed for its ghostly resident—a maid from the early 20th century who is said to haunt the mansion's opulent rooms and shadowy corridors.
Welcome to the William Butler House, also known as "The Lemon Meringue House," in St. Paul, MN, built in 1914 by William Butler. This historic home is reputed to be haunted, with reports of eerie occurrences and ghostly apparitions, particularly of a former resident who seems to linger in the mansion’s grand, old rooms.
If you’re a fan of The Great Gatsby, our final stop will captivate you. Welcome to the F. Scott Fitzgerald House in St. Paul, MN, where the famous author resided in the early 20th century. This historic home is renowned not only for its literary significance but also for its eerie occurrences. Visitors have reported unsettling sightings of Fitzgerald's apparition and unexplained whispers that echo through the halls, adding a ghostly dimension to the legacy of one of America's greatest novelists.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(163)
We enjoyed seeing all the beautiful houses. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The stories were interesting, but overall a little underwhelming.
I had a great time. I really hate how this system hounds you to review stuff with minimum content so they are getting my opinion. The tour guide is great, went above and beyond in a rainstorm to keep me entertained. But this app, viator sucks. It just relentlessly messages you to review when they already have tons of reviews. They say it will only take a minute but they lie. They do not reward you for a task that inly benefits them. I’m sick of it and will think twice about using viator again. I hate being guilted into endless reviews.
It was interesting! I think it’s more the history of St. Paul, but it was nice having a tour guide.
We needed to cancel due to an illness and guide was highly helpful/accommodating with the change at the last minute.
I’m a veteran of ghost tours and this one was not good at all. Many of the stories had nothing to do with the buildings or even Minnesota. Instead I heard about the Salem witch trials. The guide was nice but not a very good storyteller. Overall , I would not recommend this
Hi, Anne! We're sorry to hear your experience fell short of expectations. We appreciate your feedback regarding the storytelling and historical relevance of the content shared throughout the tour. Our goal is to provide engaging stories tied closely to the locations visited, so we’d like to review this further. Please email guestrelations@usghostadventures.com with your booking details so our managers can review and work toward correcting the situation.
The tour was excellent, and our guide, Ty, was incredibly knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for the amazing review, Rebecca! We’re thrilled you had such a great time on the tour and that Ty helped bring the experience to life with his knowledge and enthusiasm. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great ghost tour with lots of short stories of unusual and strange historical events. Emery did a great job.
Thank you for the 5-star feedback, Stephen! We're so glad that you enjoyed the ghost tour and the collection of strange and intriguing stories throughout St. Paul. Emery takes pride in keeping the experience fun and engaging, so your feedback means a lot. Hope to see you again soon!
Really enjoyed the walk and talk! Very informative and such beautiful, haunting structures. A perfect summer thing to do. A bit of a "chill" on many levels at this time of year and walking it in the dark. But a great time, none the less. I would love to go inside one of those places, too! Thank you!
Hello, there! Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the walk and talk, and that the haunting beauty of the buildings made it a memorable experience. The evening atmosphere definitely adds to the tour’s charm. We hope you can join us again and perhaps explore inside one of the places next time!
Patty was fantastic! The whole tour was so much fun! Patty was enthusiastic about everything and well informed.
Hello, Peter! Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and that Patty’s energy and expertise stood out. Patty will be delighted to hear your kind words—we’ll make sure they’re passed along. We hope to welcome you back again!
I thought the walking tour was super fun and definitely spiked my interest in the supernatural. I will definitely book another tour for Minneapolis.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear the tour was fun and sparked your interest in the supernatural. We’d love to welcome you on a Minneapolis tour — we’ll be ready when you book!
