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Swap the standard Chicago itinerary for the chance to experience a whole different side to the city. Walk in the footsteps of Al Capone and John Dillinger while hearing tales of Chicago's haunted past. This walking tour takes you to prohibition-era speakeasies, sites of real life mob shootouts, and provides special access to places tied to historical events that have shaped Chicago.

This guided ghost walk in Jerome, Arizona, is the real deal, since you’ll be using EMF readers and Spirit Boxes in your hunt for ghosts. You’ll explore Haskin’s House, a haunted area, and see if you can connect with ghosts and spirits from the past. The Jerome Historical Society supports this tour, and stories told come from the JHS archives.

Key West has no shortage of ghost tours, but most typically only tell you stories about local ghosts. This tour amplifies the excitement by featuring a ghost hunt. As you visit various haunted locations around Key West, you'll make use of ghost-hunting equipment such as dowsing rods, EMF meters, a spirit board, and more.

Find the vibrant street art hidden all over Mexico City on a guided bike tour that explores some of the city's most colorful neighborhoods. Cycling through the city with a local guide means you'll get insights into the thriving street art scene, from stencils to spray paint, stickers, and murals. Group size is limited to 10 people to ensure a more personalized experience as you go way off the tourist trail to learn about the roots and cutting edge of Mexico City art.

Discover the sordid history of San Antonio as you explore the historic downtown area on this haunted pub crawl. Join a private guide for a walk through Alamo City to hear about stories that range from fallen Texan soldiers who never stopped fighting to a cold-blooded murderer who once walked the streets. Purchase a drink at each venue, if you’d like, to gain some liquid courage for these scary tales.

Learn the true history of the Salem Witch Trials and visit the key locations from this dark chapter in American history with this themed walking tour. Hear about the accusers and the accused as you take in the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, and other landmarks tied to this 17th-century scandal. Plus, visit the city’s most notorious haunted spots, filming locations for the movie “Hocus Pocus”, and other must-see local attractions.

Brooklyn is famous for its bold and bright street-art, but it’s not easy to know where to find these creative works or to understand the stories behind them. This walking tour of Bushwick immerses you in the diversity and culture of the neighborhood’s urban artists as you discover everything from massive murals and intricate tags.

Discover the dark side of Tombstone on this evening haunted ghost tour. Hear spooky stories from the legendary town’s past as you walk to sites such as the Crystal Palace, Big Nose Kate’s Saloon, the O.K. Corral, and more, while your guide fills you in on the colorful characters and spooky stories that have shaped the town, from Wyatt Earp to Ike Clanton.

Uncover Phoenix’s haunted past as you walk around the downtown area on this ghost tour. Visit some of the city’s spookiest locations such as the Hotel San Carlos, the gothic Rosson House Museum, and the basement of Hanny’s department store. Listen to ghostly and gruesome tales from your guide about each location while you explore.

The Salem Witch Trials was a period in history that is easily misunderstood. On this walking tour of Salem, follow your guide to main sites such as the witchcraft memorial and courthouse, as you listen to true tales of paranormal activity, centuries-old murder & astounding history. Plus, this Salem walking tour starts in the late afternoon leaving you plenty of time to fill up the rest of your day with activities.

Enjoy a memorable Chicago experience on this haunted pub tour. Your costumed guide, dressed as a Flapper or 1920s Gangster, will lead you on a mile-long journey while telling spooky stories of forgotten cemeteries, lingering spirits, and more. Stop at three different bars for drinks (at own expense) as you learn the secret tales behind Chicago’s haunted past.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Columbia River Gorge on this full-day trip from Portland to Mount Hood! With your small group, take a guided tour of such iconic Oregon destinations as Multnomah Falls and the famous Timberline Lodge, and enjoy lunch in the charming city of Hood River. Your tour also includes pickup from over 60 hotels in Portland and a private or small-group option.

Discover Atlanta's spooky side—and get a new perspective on the city's Midtown neighborhood—on this evening ghost tour. After the sun sets, make your own way to the departure point, and set off with your guide. You'll stop by historical churches, theaters, and the sites of old haunted houses—and will learn all about the supposed hauntings and unexplained happenings that have taken place.

Unless you’re a history buff, history tours can sometimes feel a bit dry and stuffy. Instead, opt for this Walking Ghost Tour in Tampa that adds a mysterious touch to the city’s past, making for a scary-good time. You’ll see places such as the Tampa Theatre, Old City Hall, and other landmarks and streets where the true stories are sure to give you chills.

See a new perspective on Nashville on this delightfully spooky, after-dark walking tour. Meet at the Tennessee State Capitol, set off with just a small group for company, and follow your guide: you’ll see local landmarks ranging from supposedly haunted churches and music venues to drinking dens and more. As you go, hear eerie ghost stories, and learn more about Nashville, from the Civil War up to the modern day.

Find out all about the haunted side of Baltimore and its dark history on this walking tour of the Fell’s Point neighborhood. Learn about the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe and his mysterious death along the way. You’ll be stopping at several pubs/bars/saloons, the cemetery, and a hotel, where you’ll hear tales of the haunted places from your guide along the way.

A historic Savannah ghost tour puts a spooky twist on a classic Savannah walking and history tour. Hear stories from Savannah’s past—it’s got a long one—as you walk to sites like the Cursed Wright Square, the Juliette Gordon Low House, and more. Your guide brings Savannah’s darker tales to life and exposes a side of Savannah history you might miss when you explore during the day.

Explore some of Denver's most haunted addresses—and enjoy drinks and revelry as you go—on this small-group, two-in-one tour. Meet your costumed guide after dark, and get ready to explore Denver's hip Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood. You'll visit some of the city's most historical bars, will hear spooky ghost stories as you go, and can purchase your own drinks to accompany the festivities.

This popular tour has entertained thousands since 2003, taking visitors on a journey into one of America’s most haunted historic homes. Step back in time to hear tales of the resident spirits, ghostly soldiers, heartbroken women, and a variety of paranormal activity. You will enter through the same doorway through which a bullet passed on July 3rd 1863, killing young Jennie Wade and making her the only civilian to be killed during the battle of Gettysburg. The cellar, and its unhappy resident, await your visit. The ghostly tales told in this house have been recorded in numerous books and television specials. Come see for yourself why this humble home has been featured on Travel Channel’s list of the most haunted houses. Click here for additional information on the history of Jennie Wade House. This tour is 90 minutes long and includes climbing stairs within the home and light walking in the vicinity. Be sure to bring your camera, as you never know what you may capture!

Explore New Orleans’ historic cemeteries and uncover the unique burial traditions that set this city apart. On this off-the-beaten-path tour, visit St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2, Masonic Cemetery No. 1, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery, where you’ll honor lives lost to Hurricane Katrina, yellow fever, and other tragedies. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of New Orleans’ fascinating history, far from the typical tourist crowds.

Discover the spooky side of New Orleans on a 1-hour ghost tour that takes place at night. Start in the French Quarter and visit eight locations with the option to extend the tour for more. Hear about the history and hauntings at the LaLaurie Mansion, Beauregard-Keyes House, Old Ursuline Convent, and Jackson Square as you walk with your guide.

Discover the dark side of Birmingham’s history on a walking tour that focuses on the city’s allegedly haunted sites and the incidents that have taken place there. Whether you are a paranormal believer or just interested in learning about a different side of the city, this tour is for you. Plus, traveling with a guide enables you to visit sites most people wouldn’t feel comfortable visiting on their own.

Lovers of history, true crime, and haunted mysteries rejoice—skip the generic sightseeing tours and learn about Chicago’s dark underbelly with this mob history tour. Follow your guide through historic streets and alleys from Grant Park to the “Alley of Death”—also known as West Couch Place—as you learn about the city’s gritty mobsters, doomed ghosts, crime, and vice.

Head off the usual tourist trail to uncover Austin’s sinister side on this guided walking tour through the city's most haunted and historic sites, covering about 2 miles (3.2 km) of the downtown area. Begin at The Tavern, once a Prohibition-era hotspot and now home to ghosts, before visiting eerie landmarks like the Texas Capitol, Paramount Theatre, and the Driskill Hotel, famous for its haunted bridal suite and lingering spirits. Along the way, hear chilling accounts of the "Servant Girl Annihilator", the UT Tower shooting, and whispers of the modern-day “Rainey Street Ripper.”