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If you are a fan of thrill and horror, then you shouldn’t miss San Francisco Ghost Hunting Tour.

Search the streets after dark for evidence of paranormal activity on this tour with your friends and family.

San Francisco was the beacon of hope and happiness during the 1849 Gold Rush, but as hordes of individuals flocked here, crime and tragedy followed, the eerie energies of which still linger.

This article covers everything you must know before buying tickets for San Francisco Ghost Tours.

What to expect on Ghosts Tour in San Francisco?

Set off on a San Francisco ghost tour through 8 to 12 different sites around the downtown area.

Meet your experienced tour guide at Union Square and embark on a one-hour tour through the Nob Hill area. 

Many ghostly historical events continue to impact the area, and the accounts you’ll hear on this tour reveal that these hills have just as much horror as happiness.

This tour is a great way to see the amazing sites of affluent neighborhoods while getting a feel for the city’s ghostly atmosphere. 

See a side of the city seldom witnessed and walk past haunted hotels, streets, clubs, and office buildings. 

Learn about the ancient Mayan secrets of the Sutter buildings and the famous tragedies that haunt The Westin St. Francis. 

Know more about the devastation and heartbreak that followed the great earthquake of 1906, which has literally and figuratively haunted the city for over a century. 

Find out about the terrible night that leads to Fatty Arbuckle’s blacklisting from the film industry and the consequent ghost sightings at The Westin St. Francis.

Tour Cost
Ghosts, Gold and Ghouls Guided Walking Tour  US$26
San Francisco Ghost Hunting Walking Tour  US$55

Where to book tickets

Tickets for the San Francisco Ghost Walking Tour are available online and at the touring agency office.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the attraction.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters. 

Because The Ghost and Gold Tours sells limited tickets, they may sell out during peak days.

Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

How do online tickets work

Visit the ticket booking page for San Francisco Ghost Tours, select the preferred date and the number of tickets, and buy the tickets immediately.

Once you purchase tickets, they get delivered to your email address.

There is no need to get printouts of the ticket.

Show the e-ticket on your smartphone at the entrance and walk in.

Please carry a valid ID with you.

Cost of San Francisco Ghost Tours tickets 

The San Francisco:Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour costs US$26 for visitors of all ages.

The San Francisco: The Haunt – Ghost Hunting Walking Tour costs US$55 for visitors of all ages.


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San Francisco Ghost Tour tickets

San Francisco Ghost Tour tickets
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You have a couple of options with different itineraries and price scales if you are looking to book a San Francisco Haunted Tour.

Take a walk through the darkest corners of San Francisco on this chilling, haunted walking tour of Nob Hill and Union Square, or venture down Gold Rush alleyways after dark, armed with tools to help uncover and contact spirits that remain.

Ghosts, Gold, and Ghouls Guided Walking Tour tickets

Learn about the haunted past of San Francisco on a one-hour walking tour through the historic downtown neighborhoods.

Hear stories of the famous tragedies that still haunt the Westin St. Francis and Fairmont Hotels.

Discover famous San Francisco characters who came to strike it rich during the famous Gold Rush of 1849.

Discover insights into the lives of people who endured the terrible 1906 earthquake that destroyed the city.

Enjoy a walking tour with a local tour guide and get endless photo opportunities throughout the evening.

Ticket Price: US$26

San Francisco The Haunt – Ghost Hunting Walking Tour

San Francisco Ghost Hunting Walking Tour
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Meet by nightfall in the Jackson Square Historic District, a Gold Rush-era neighborhood of eerie Victorian architecture. 

Your tour guide will outfit everyone with an E.M.F. meter that you’ll use throughout the paranormal investigation.

Explore the alleyways of Chinatown after dark and unveil stories of true crime and historical hauntings.

People of all ages are allowed, but the nature of the tour might not be suitable for children under 13.

Ticket Price: US$55

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Where does the Ghost Tour start

The Ghosts, Gold, and Ghouls Guided Walking Tour starts at Union Square, at the NW corner, at 333 Post St and Powell St.

Across from the meeting point is a store called Saks Fifth Avenue, which is lit up at the top of the building, and you can see it from almost anywhere in the Square. Get Directions.

The San Francisco: The Haunt – Ghost Hunting Walking Tour starts at the green newspaper kiosk on the corner of Montgomery and Clay Streets.

The closest street address for Uber would be 598 Clay Street. Get Directions.

Ghost Tour Timings

All Ghost tours in San Francisco occur after sunset.

The San Francisco Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour starts at 8 pm.

San Francisco: The Haunt – Ghost Hunting Walking Tour starts at 7 pm.

How long does the tour last

The Ghost Tours of San Francisco typically last for 60-90 minutes.

The San Francisco Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour lasts for an hour.

The San Francisco: The Haunt – Ghost Hunting Walking Tour lasts for about 90 minutes.

Best time to go on a Ghost Tour

You must reach the meeting point of Ghost Tours in San Francisco at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour, as the tour guides will be sharing a lot of info about the walking tour.

Another good time to take this tour is during Halloween when the veil between the living and the dead is said to be at its thinnest.

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