K
Definitely do this if you can! So much fun!
Dustin was a great tour guide. Very thoughtful and thorough. Great sense of humor. We love the stories and architecture.
Operator response
Thanks for coming! And for the nice review!
The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min–2h
- Price from
- $26 / person
- Location
- Tampa, United States
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 94 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour
- Meeting point
- Franklin Street between E. Zack street and E. Polk street
Description
Ghost hunting equipment provided for free. A walking tour of the oldest and most haunted buildings in Downtown Tampa, FL. Stories of murder and tragedy. Organized Crime history. Sites on the National Haunted Registry.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 8:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $26
- Youth (ages 6–12)
- $10
- Child (ages 1–5)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–0)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tampa Theatre
Built in 1926, it is one of the most elegant buildings in Tampa. It is also one of the most haunted. This visit will take place from the outside, but the theatre's guests from years ago greet you at the door. Take photos in front of the famous TAMPA marquee.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Erected in 1860, it is one of the oldest active churches in the state. Haunted by past priests, guests, and people who went there for sanctuary but found pain and anguish. This visit will take place from the outside.
Once the tallest building in Downtown Tampa, it was a luxurious hotel that hosted names like Clark Gable, Joe DiMaggio, & Marilyn Monroe. Alongside the celebs were politicians & mobsters. Today, it remains one of the most historic buildings downtown... Enter with your guide & meet the spirits who extended their stay.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Across from the beautiful University of Tampa, this classic old park is named after the former Mayor of Tampa. It's the perfect view of minarets if UT. The haunts and history of this location will blow your mind!
Downtown Tampa
Walk the streets that have bricks from ballast boats over one hundred years ago. However, it's what's below the bricks that still haunt downtown. The legends of the Native Tribes will shock you. Watch your step!
What's included
Included
Entertaining stories and entrance into haunted buildings
Not included
Restroom on board
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
94 reviews
How it compares in Tampa
- No. 17 by number of reviews among 168 tours in Tampa
- Starting price $26 is 56% below the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Tampa
Excurgo comparison of 168 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour take?
The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour cost?
Prices start at $26 per person for this Tampa 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.
What days does The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:00 PM.
How much does The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour cost for children?
Children aged 1–5 pay nothing, adults from $26. Infants go free.
Can I cancel The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Franklin Street between E. Zack street and E. Polk street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(94)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
N
Great evening
Unique experience. Kyle the tour guide was very knowledgeable and certainly had a passion for history. Great evening thanks Kyle.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us. We appreciate the kind review as well.
P
Best tour ever
Kyle was our guide and he was amazing he was so educated on the landmarks that we visited he is so knowledgeable and made the entire experience great I would definitely recommend if you’re thinking about booking this tour. Thank you so much for making it a really fun time for me and my family
Operator response
Thank you so much for the kind review. Kyle is fantastic! Come back and see us again
B
Knowledgeable, fun, not just a walk around the town.
Kyle was an awesome tour guide with tons of knowledge about the history of Tampa, and was very personable. 10 out of 10 would recommend to friends and family
Operator response
Thank you so much for the kind review! I’ll make sure Kyle gets the message. See you again soon!
M
Interesting Stories and Interactive Ghost Tour
An interesting walking tour through downtown Tampa! We started and ended at the Tampa Theater on a beautiful evening. Our tour guide, Evan, shared stories of some of the founders, mobsters, and other historical people whose ghosts still haunt the city. We went to the cemetery and used the EMF "ghost-trackers". It was a fun tour!
Operator response
Hello and thank you for joining us. And thank you for the great review. We have you on our records as going on a tour with Kyle. We will relay the message to him! Come see us again for our Ybor Ghost Tour. We provide free ghost hunting equipment on that one as well!
E
Informative but no wha I expected.
If you want to just hear some history then it’s informative. A ghost tour that really doesn’t let you into anything including the cemetery is not what I was looking for. The guide was nice and he had good information just not what we were expecting.
Operator response
Hello, We enter The Hotel Floridan on our tour. No one is allowed in the cemetery after dark
I
Spooky, Fun, and Perfect for Families
We had a fantastic time on The Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour. Max was an entertaining and insightful guide who really brought the haunted history of downtown Tampa to life. He had a great way of blending eerie stories with historical detail, which kept the tour both spooky and engaging from start to finish. The tour length was just right for our family, and one of the highlights was that Max brought EMF readers for the kids. That extra interactive touch made the experience even more exciting and added just the right amount of ghost hunting fun to the night. A great experience for families looking for something creepy, memorable, and different to do in Tampa. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you for this great review! We love to provide EMF meters to the kids. Gives them something fun to enjoy during the stories of Tampa’s most notorious crimes and tragedies. Come back again anytime!
S
Awesome tour
Tour was a very cool and informative! Interesting to learn all the good and bad that created Tampa! We had Kyle as our tour guide and he was awesome. You can tell he loves to teach people about the history of the town. Forsure suggest going and learning!
Operator response
Thank you for the kind review! Kyle brings a passion and knowledge to the tour that is hard to match. Come see us again soon.
G
Kyle was very good in...
Kyle was very good in guiding us through this tour. He was knowledgeable and friendly, I would highly recommend doing this if you are in Tampa
Operator response
Thank you for joining us Downtown. Kyle is a fantastic and passionate guide. Com see us again soon for our many touring options.
M
Friendly and knowledgeable
Kyle was a good guide and friendly. Very knowledgeable of tampa bay history. You don't get to enter any structures except the hotel Floridan.
Operator response
Thank you for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your ghost tour of Downtown Tampa. Join us for The Ybor Tour, we enter several locations on that one.
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