Pasadena Ghost Tour: Purgatory Phantoms
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Los Angeles, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Old Town Pasadena on a guided evening ghost tour focused on local legends and historic sights. Walk roughly one mile through the district while your guide shares documented stories tied to local fires and iconic monuments. The tour blends Pasadena history with folklore, offering a structured nighttime experience that adds context to places often overlooked after dark.
- Appeals to both history fans and paranormal enthusiasts
- Nighttime setting enhances atmosphere without staged effects
- Enjoy stories grounded in local records and long-standing lore
- An evening schedule fits easily into sightseeing days
What's Included
- Professional and courteous guide
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Authentic local ghost stories
- Guide tip
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pasadena City Hall100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
All tours meet outside Pasadena City Hall. Look for your guide in a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
End point
- Historic Route 66Historic Rte 66, Pasadena, CA, USA
Our tour concludes at 45 S Arroyo Pkwy, at the historic Route 66. Enjoy one last ghost story here before heading on your way.
Operating hours.8:00 pm
Itinerary
1
The Bunker Experience
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lucky Baldwins Pub
9 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Roche Bobois
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Central Park
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Gale's
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Castle Green
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Historic Route 66
9 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 30 reviews
Samantha_R, Feb 2026
Robert was personable. Made a real effort to remember everyone's name and had jokes for everyone's.. Time flew by and we had a great time! Been Pasadena near 100 times. First time doing a ghost tour here for a galantines Friday the 13th. Was a great decision!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello, there! Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted you had such a memorable and fun time, especially celebrating Galentine’s on Friday the 13th. It’s great to hear Robert’s humor and personal touch stood out. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. We hope to see you again on another tour!
Elizbel_N, Sep 2025
Paul was very informative speaker and entertaining, we enjoyed the walk. I will recommend people take this tour
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the walk and found Paul both informative and entertaining. He’ll be happy to know his storytelling made an impression. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again!
Emily_B, Sep 2025
The guides are super great and friendly, knowledgeable. The walk isn’t bad at all and I highly recommended if in the area.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’ll be sure to pass along the compliments to the guides. We’re thrilled you had a great time and hope to see you again soon!
stephanie_L, Sep 2025
Our tour guide (Jeff) has tons of people skills and is very pleasant. We had a lot of fun walking around and learning about all the haunted places in old town Pasadena.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We really appreciate you taking the time to share this! Jeff will be so happy to know his people skills and storytelling made your tour enjoyable. We love bringing the haunted history of Pasadena to life and are glad you had fun. Come back and visit us again!
Adrian_H, Jun 2025
Robert was puntual, we met in front of pasadena city hall. Our guide was great high energy very welcoming, living near pasadena i always thought it be nice to understand its historical value. Taking an afternoon to explore part of the city under to ghost and story expireance was a fantastic way to get out and explore the city. The group that joined my wife n I where also great. They being residents of pasadena where also able to add great value to the context of the night. If you have an hour to spare. I would recommend. My wife working in pasadena was amused by the historical story of such a beautiful city. Thanks to our guide Robert. 💯 Will do it again.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and heartfelt review! We’re so glad Robert helped turn an ordinary afternoon into an exciting and meaningful exploration of Pasadena. It’s great that both you and your wife, as locals, found new appreciation for the city’s history and charm. We’ll make sure Robert hears your praise. Looking forward to seeing you both on another tour soon!
Edwin_M, Nov 2024
There lucky to get a 1 star. Me and my wife went to the start point and no one showed up. They didn't even text or call. We got our money back, but we will never do that again
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Edwin! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you and your wife experienced. We understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive at the start point only for no one to show up or contact you. While we’re glad you received a refund, we deeply regret leaving you with such a negative impression. If there’s anything more we can do to address this, please don’t hesitate to reach out to guestrelations@wejunket.com with your booking information.
Keya_M, Oct 2024
It was a nice affordable walk around Pasadena to hear some of the history. I cant say that I would recommend this tour for “Spookiness” tho…more historical. The tour its self was average, not many stops. But I will say its priced well for what your actually get in terms of the tour. Our tour guide was kind and did his best but there was no “wow” factor for me.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Keya! We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the affordability and historical aspects of the tour. However, we’re sorry that it didn’t meet your expectations for spookiness or provide that “wow” factor you were looking for. It’s important to us that our guests have a memorable experience. If there’s anything else we can do to make this right, please feel free to reach out to guestrelations@wejunket.com with your booking information.
Adrianna_R, Oct 2024
Our tour guide had strong interpersonal skills and everyone in our group seemed to feel at ease. Informative and entertaining. I learned so much more about a town I thought I knew.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your guide made everyone feel at ease and brought the town’s history to life for you. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
ARACELI_G, Sep 2024
Jeff was super cool and made the tour fun and chill. We liked the way he explained every stop and provided a friendly atmosphere. Next time we do another tour we would like for Jeff to be our guide again. Thanks Jeff!!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We're so glad you had a great time with Jeff! Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon!
Yenni_C, May 2025
It's good and interesting I recommend it since they talk about years ago and the guide explains very well it was a long time than I said but it went well so
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Response from Host, Aug 2025
We really appreciate your recommendation! It’s great to know you found the stories from the past fascinating and that your guide explained everything clearly. We’ll definitely pass on your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back!
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