Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour
1.Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour
Lantern-lit ghost stories in Stockholm’s Old Town. Walk medieval lanes, hear murders and plague tales, and get a darkly funny history fix.
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15 Best Ghost & Dark History Tours
The standouts, worldwide.
The 15 standout ghost & dark history tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.
15 Best Ghost & Dark History Tours
Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour
2.Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour
Lantern-lit ghost and historical walk through Gamla Stan in Stockholm, with murders and plagues, plus a crypt finale for $31.
“Very entertaining hour and a half. Good mix of historic and comedic content. Callum was very knowledgeable and gave everyone a good laugh.”
The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan
3.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan
Lantern-led ghost stories in Gamla Stan: medieval murders, myths, and a dark tour under old courtyards and crypts, in English.
“Very interesting stories! the guide, Christofer, was very expressive and the tour was kind of a performance in itself! Very positive experience, definitely worth adding to Stockholms must-dos”
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
4.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
A 90-minute evening walk through Austin’s spooky downtown lore, with stops at the Driskill and a haunted Speakeasy.
“Its a lot of fun traveling and hearing some historical facts, and even seeing what events took place and proof!”
Seville Evening Historical Tour with Haunted History
5.Seville Evening Historical Tour with Haunted History
Evening haunted-history walk through Santa Cruz, with ghost stories and street legends from Roman to Christian Seville.
“We had the best time last night with Emilio. His conviviality made the group of strangers into a group of friends. His knowledge of the subjects was shared in an easy manner. His mastery of English allowed us all to understand the interesting stories he told us. We are so glad that we chose this…”
True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour
6.True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour
Small-group Old City true-crime history walk in Philadelphia: Betsy Ross House, Franklin’s grave, serial killer lore, and 2.5 hours.
“Very cool tour! We loved it. Our guide Ted was excellent…..knowledgeable and funny! Highly recommend!”
Ghost Tour of St. Augustine: The Original Haunted History Tour
7.Ghost Tour of St. Augustine: The Original Haunted History Tour
A 90-minute, fact-first St. Augustine haunted history walk at night through cemeteries and the fort, with paranormal evidence and a take-home map.
“If you're looking for a tour that is authentic, without all the hokey costumes and stories, this is it! Kevin is very knowledgeable about the history of the town of St Augustine (and others). I do ghost tours in most cities I travel to, as they are a GREAT way to learn the history of…”
Downtown Flagstaff Haunted History Tour
8.Downtown Flagstaff Haunted History Tour
Walk Flagstaff downtown for 75 minutes of haunted history, bookish mayhem, and theatre ghosts, led by an eccentric guide from Freaky Foot Tours.
“Learned a lot about flagstaff including some spooky and interesting events. Mike did a great job. Glad we went on this tour. It was fun not too spooky. Liked the history too. When we got back to our room (not at one of the haunted hotels) There was a draw that wouldn't stay closed......maybe we…”
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour
9.York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour
A spooky 90-minute evening walk from Clifford’s Tower to Lendal Bridge, mixing real York tragedies with ghost myths and interactive guide storytelling.
“Absolutely brilliant! The tour guide Esther was so incredibly knowledgeable and really engaging. It was only myself and my partner who were on that particular tour and she still made it so much fun, and was so easy to talk to! I wish her all the success, she is truely the best!”
Chicago Architecture and True Crime Tour
10.Chicago Architecture and True Crime Tour
A 90-minute Chicago Loop walk mixing architecture and true crime, led by local guides, with a Chase Tower photo finish and lots indoors.
“We had a great time! Joseph is passionate about his job! We went on a bitter cold day and enjoyed popping in and out of the different venues!”
Bucharest: 3-Hour Dark History Tour with a Local
11.Bucharest: 3-Hour Dark History Tour with a Local
A 3-hour Bucharest dark history walk: Bellu Cemetery, Revolution Square, interwar street life, and stories from Ceaușescu to a 1970s killer.
Athens: Ancient Greek Theatre Murder Mystery Experience
12.Athens: Ancient Greek Theatre Murder Mystery Experience
Solve a murder in ancient Athens in one hour. Interactive theatre with English hosts, authentic sets, and clue puzzles for all ages.
Philadelphia: Grim, Dark, and Twisted History Tour
13.Philadelphia: Grim, Dark, and Twisted History Tour
A 2-hour, professor-researched dark history walk in Philadelphia: burial grounds, Helltown, the first US bank robbery, vampires, pirates, ghosts.
Leipzig Old Cemetery: 75-Minute Dark History Tour
14.Leipzig Old Cemetery: 75-Minute Dark History Tour
75-minute dark history walk through Leipzig’s Old Johannisfriedhof with a costumed gravedigger guide and a final wishing ritual, in German.
“Die Hintergrundgeschichten”
Athens: Ancient Greek Murder Mystery Experience
15.Athens: Ancient Greek Murder Mystery Experience
Solve the murder of Callimachos in 5th-century Athens with interactive puzzles, comedy, and history near Monastiraki in about an hour.
“The experience was very nice and really interactive. We had a lot of joy with the actor. Only the photo in order to find the place was completly misleadig- it showed different surounding. But in a way, everything else was perfect! Thank you!”
