13 of the Spookiest Tours in the US

As one of the earliest European settlements in the US, it’s no surprise that Pensacola has some spooky stories to tell. Explore all these tales of terror as you pass by the city's historic districts and (allegedly) most haunted spots on this haunted walking tour, to learn about the city's secret dark side while visiting top landmarks.

Listening to ghost stories and searching for supernatural spirits is quite the way to work up a thirst, so combine horror and Halloween tipples (read: craft beers and cocktails) in Denver on this haunted pub crawl and uncover a spookier side to the Mile High City.

Nothing’s quite as eerie as the East Village after dark, especially not on this haunted tour that will have even skeptics questioning their stance. Explore ghostly subway stops, historic pubs, and more, all in the company of a local bartender for a New York City night to remember.

Despite what it may seem, Hawaii is much more than beaches and bucket list experiences; it’s also home to ghosts of royalty past and one-time spots of sacrifice. Tour them all on Oahu during this informative and historical tour that will connect you with Honolulu's ghosts, myths, and legends of yore.

Vintage horror awaits in one of the most infamous Puritanical towns in New England—Salem. Explore the city's long and spooktacular history on this day or nighttime tour led by a local historian that will leave you bewitched, as well as with a much better understanding as to the why and how this town came to be so thoroughly haunted.

There are plenty of things that go bump in the night in Gatlinburg, situated at the foot of the Smoky Mountains, and you can discover them all on a nighttime tour of this creepy city, while you also explore top landmarks and learn about local history.

Go behind the scenes in Chicago and get a guided insight into the city’s sordid past and ghostly heyday, all while zipping about with ease on a Segway. What better way to see the Windy City and explore some of its biggest and best landmarks after dark?

There’s no turning back once you set sail on a creepy after-hours boat ride in Rhode Island. Backlit by flickering lanterns and led by a costumed guide, this tour brings Halloween vibes year-round, as well as allows you to get a new perspective on the city. (And you can BYOB!)

Operated by paranormal and occult enthusiasts, this Savannah, Georgia tour brings together history and haunts, ideal for spook fans short on time. Stops at top city attractions, such as the Mercer Williams House Museum, are an added bonus, and you'll come away with a greater appreciation for the city's darker side.

Combine Portland’s stellar craft beer scene with tales of opium dens and haunted houses in the Pacific Northwest, for an evening you’ll never forget. Complimentary beers from award-winning breweries only sweeten the deal, as does the crash course in the city's best drinking establishments that you can explore independently once your tour's over.

From the LaLaurie Mansion to the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, the places you'll visit on this haunting tour will have you sleeping with the lights on once you’ve finished visiting the city’s spookiest after-dark spots.

Salem may be known for its witchy history—which you can of course also explore while you're in town—but there’s more to this town’s spooky story than broomsticks and black cats. So, swap sorcery for voodoo and vampires in this top Massachusetts Halloween destination.

Modern-day Hollywood invokes a terror all of its own, but the dark past of this glitzy neighborhood and its less than glamorous secrets are also worth exploring. You might even get to speak to some spirits while you’re there (or spot a celebrity or two).