Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted adventure taking you through Solvang's charming streets and historic Danish-style buildings. Using professional ghost-hunting tools like EMF meters, dowsing rods, and a Spirit Box, you’ll get hands-on as you search for signs of the supernatural. Hear strange stories of haunted bakeries, ghostly restaurant patrons, and spirits that still linger behind the village’s cozy façade. Blending folklore, history, and interactive ghost hunting, this tour offers a fun, spooky, and surprisingly thoughtful way to explore Solvang. We’ll wrap up with a closing ritual to honor the energies we’ve encountered and ensure a peaceful parting. Recommended for ages 12+ due to mature themes, including serial killers, brothels, and true crime.
In demand: 25 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
We'll meet next to the Visitor Center
Hear of the ghost of the founder that may still linger
We don't visit directly, but you'll get a view of the old Spanish Mission, thought to be a haunted site
We'll explore the main streets of Danish village Solvang
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Santa Barbara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
It can: 25 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our tour begins on Copenhagen Drive at Second St, right at the benches with the big sign reading "Solvang: Danish Capital of America.". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Not recommended for children under 9
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Our guide Casey was fantastic. I loved all of the history he gave us along with the ghost lore which makes the tour very interesting. His use of humor in some areas and quiet respect in others made it very comfortable to be in those areas. Also his use of ghost hunting tools helped to make the entire experience believable and thought provoking.
Thank you, your words mean the world to us! We hope to have the pleasure of your company on another adventure soon :)
Extremely disappointing and completely unprofessional experience. We arrived on time for our scheduled tour, along with several other guests, and the tour guide simply never showed up. Everyone waited for about 30 minutes hoping someone would arrive, but there was absolutely no communication, no update, and no explanation. Eventually, the entire group gave up and left. What makes this especially disappointing is that this tour company has nearly 5-star ratings across most review sites. We specifically chose to book with them because those reviews gave us confidence that they were reliable and that we would have a great experience. Unfortunately, our experience was the complete opposite. We planned part of our day around this tour and were genuinely looking forward to it. Things happen, and we understand that unexpected circumstances can come up, but leaving an entire group waiting without so much as a message or explanation is unacceptable. We never even got the opportunity to take the tour. Based on our experience, I would not recommend booking unless they improve their communication and reliability.
We enjoy learning all the history. Our tour guide was great. I could tell he really enjoyed what he was doing
Hi Andrea, thanks for your review and I'm so glad to hear you had a great time on the tour! I'll be sure to pass this feedback along to our team as well - we love hearing from our ghostly guests!
My sister-in-law and I spent a few days in Solvang and decided to book the ghost tour just for fun—and we’re so glad we did! It was such a fun, unique, and delightful experience. The tour was incredibly entertaining, and we truly felt like we were starring in our own little ghost-hunting adventure show! 👻 Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Solvang. It’s a fun experience you won’t want to miss!
Tour was an interesting mix of little know ln town facts and ghost stories. The one thing I would change is give people the option to carry a small flaslight vs. an EMF device that really doesn't add any real value. Asking groups of people, some of whom are 50+, to walk in the dark with only the guide's flashlight is a risk -- lighting is poor for those that are not right behind the tour guide and guests are unfamiliar with the streets, sidewalks, alleys, etc. and could trip and fall.
Hello! Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you found the mix of local facts and ghost stories interesting. We appreciate your suggestion about flashlights to improve safety for future tours!
Casey was engaging and very knowledgeable! Super fun tour!
Thank you for your kind words about Casey and the tour. We hope to see you in the near future for another spooky adventure!
Grey was an excellent tour host! Very knowledgeable about the haunting that go on in solvang. 100/10 recommend
Hi Diana, thanks for the awesome review! So glad you had a great time with us. Hope to see you again in another city!
Lovely evening walking tour - lots of history and fun. Good way to see where all the notable shops and restaurants are without the daytime crowds. Great tour guide!
Hi, we're so glad to hear you had a great time! Your thoughtful review is much appreciated. We hope to see you again in the not-too-distant future!
Casey was awesome! He made the tour interesting and had a great sense of humor!
Thanks Roni, your words mean the world to us! We hope to have the pleasure of your company on another adventure soon :)
I wasn’t sure what to expect, but our guides made the experience fun and informative. I went on tour with my mom, sister and niece and we all had a great time and they’re thankful I saw this advertised on the site.
Sylvia, thanks for your glowing words! It's guests like you that make every night worth it. Hope to see you on another eerie adventure soon!
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