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St. Augustine is one of the oldest cities in the United States—and with that rich history comes plenty of ghostly legends. Get to know the city’s macabre side on a small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the city center, and set off after dark. As you explore the area around vibrant St. George Street, you’ll hear spooky stories about pirates, vengeful spirits, and unexplained events—and may even spot a ghost or two.

Join us on a spooky and fascinating journey through this city’s haunted history! You'll visit haunted locations like the Train Depot, Louise’s Saloon, and the Cheney House. Along the way, you'll learn about the legends and folklore of the area and use equipment like spirit boxes and dowsing rods to detect paranormal activity. Led by knowledgeable and passionate guides, the tour takes you through the streets of Tarpon Springs and shares tales of ghosts, spirits, and other supernatural phenomena. A ghost tour of Tarpon Springs is perfect for anyone who loves ghost stories and wants to experience the thrill of the unknown in a picturesque and historic setting. What's Included: A brief history of the city Ghost hunting equipment Instructions on how to find ghosts What's Not Included: Bottled water Gratuities are not required but always appreciated Important You must be able to walk 1-1.5 miles at a leisurely pace to participate. Ages 13+

Seeing spooky spots in a city isn’t done justice unless you’re up close and personal. This South St. Augustine Haunted History Tour takes you by foot so you can see some of St. Augustine’s homes, businesses, and streets with the most mysterious stories. A guide tells you all about St. Augustine’s past—by lantern no less during this unique experience.

Key West is a wonderfully walkable island that deserves just as much exploration under the moonlight as it does under the sun. Avoid the crowded group tours and opt for this self-guided ghost tour. Using your smartphone, you’ll explore Key West’s allegedly haunted sites and hear their grizzly histories. Go at your own pace, taking breaks or visiting other Key West attractions as you continue your adventure.

Whatever history you know of St. Augustine, this tour will teach you about the dark, unwritten side you might not know. The Ancient City has centuries worth of colonial era history and many more predating it, making it ripe for tales that are less than honorable. From the prostitution industry to the secret speakeasy taverns, you’ll learn about the seedy underbelly of St. Augustine’s past and which political powers allowed it to thrive.

Explore Cuban life in Miami on a walking tour of Little Havana. Learn about local landmarks such as the Bay of Pigs monument, and visit a cigar factory. Enjoy a cup of strong Cuban coffee accompanied by a classic Cuban pastry, taste a delicious Cuban sandwich, and stop into the Cuba Ocho cultural center to sip a mojito (not included in the tour price) and browse the Cuban art collection. Check out the vibrant scene around SW 8th Street and Domino Park, and gain insight into local history from your knowledgeable guide.

Mix up some haunted history with night-out pub visits during this Haunted Tampa Ghost and Pub Walking Tour - Ybor City. This Tampa ghost and pub tour stops at four pubs where you’ll hear some tales of those pub’s spooky past. A guide knows the area well and goes into detail about what makes each older pub so historic.

See the historic site of Fort Brooke, where Presidents Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor would fight the Seminoles in their military years. The beautiful “Plant Hall” where Henry B. Plant competed dollar for dollar with Henry Flagler for elegance. As well as the Hotel Floridan Palace, The Tampa Theatre, and many more. Come along a 90-minute stroll through the shade and learn why Tampa is one of the most unique cities in America.

Discover St. Augustine’s ghostly side in ways you couldn’t independently on this supernatural walking tour. First settled in 1565, the city is filled with ghost stories and paranormal mysteries that bring a chill to its historical downtown by night. With a guide, walk darkened brick lanes, visit the USA’s oldest street, see haunted houses, burial grounds, and more; and hear tales of spirits and strange occurrences you’d miss if alone.

Come on to our haunted walking tour presented by Junket! Miami was founded by the Spanish, and fought over by the Native Americans and Spaniards. There wasn't much here besides a military fort. All that changed in 1891 with the arrival of the railroad. Miami became a hub of life, and playground for mobsters. Miami is now renowned for its beaches, art deco buildings, and raucous nightlife. Miami is known as a party city. It is one of the top 10 places to spend Spring Break because of this. The locations you are going to view, however, are not the usual tourist attractions. Even some locals are unaware of these tales. You'll run into zombies, cursed amulets, sea monsters, mobsters, serial murderers, hurricane victims, and serial killers, all while learning a bit of Miami history. Are you brave enough to take our Miami Haunted Walking Tour?

Don't let the trolley take you for a ride. We're the only ghost tour in Key West where you'll walk the dark halls of historic Fort East Martello with authentic ghost-hunting equipment and meet Key West's infamous haunted doll, Robert. USA Today named us one of America's 10 Most Haunted Destinations, and Thrillist calls us "The Creepiest Place in Florida." See for yourself, but be warned: we actively engage spirits, so our hunts are not for everyone. We're family-owned by real Key West locals, and our Google satisfaction rating is 4.9. One of our owners opened the first ghost tours on the island and wrote Ghosts of Key West, Haunted Key West, and the biography of Robert the Doll. Book General Admission tickets on our site for the one-hour guided tour. Book VIP here for the two-hour ghost-hunting adventure, which includes an additional hour hunting ghosts on your own after the guided tour. There are dozens of ghost tours in Key West. See why people are dying to get into ours.

St. Augustine is no stranger to spirits, spectors, and somethings that go bump in the night. As the oldest continuously occupied colonial city in the United States, it has a bloody real-life history that’s inspired ghostly tales. Decide for yourself whether or not some of the Ancient City’s landmarks are resting places for the undead during this exciting pub crawl. You’ll visit bars and restaurants where the employees and patrons report ghostly encounters.

This tour down dark bricks roads just might be the tour you are looking for. You may; See, Hear, Smell and Feel strange occurrences as witnessed by the Night Watchman whose kind have kept watch over the Nation's Oldest City since 1565. Walk down ancient streets, past historic buildings, while submersing yourself in the paranormal world. We tell the stories of St. Augustines ghostly past; such as Ida Alice, the strange occurrence with a murder (Black crows) and the spirit of the little girl living in the Pablo Sabate Home on 76 Spanish Street. Join us But remember its more than 500 years of history and ghosts...

Beyond the theme parks, Orlando has more history—and frights—than meet the eye, and this delightfully spooky ghost tour is the perfect way to uncover the city’s past. Meet your guide after dark, and explore on foot: you’ll see landmarks ranging from 100-year-old buildings and storied hotels to saloons, cathedrals, and more. As you go, learn about the real-life murders, UFO sightings, and other unexplained events Orlando has witnessed.

Tour Jacksonville’s arts and architecture scene thoroughly on this electric bike tour, which lets you cover a ton more ground than if you were on foot, and offers more flexibility than in a car. Plus your guide tells you the best route, starting near Memorial Park, making your way along the St. Johns River and through the Avondale Historic District. Besides art and architecture, keep your eyes peeled for river dolphins, too.

America’s Oldest City has a dark and haunted history that takes the spotlight during this guide walking tour. Explore the underbelly of the Ancient City as your guide walks you down St. George Street, around Flagler College, and the Trade Winds Tropical Lounge. This ghost tour discusses more than spirits, as serial killers and other grizzly killings are detailed throughout the tour.

Swap crowded theme parks for a more unusual activity in Orlando—a ghost-themed walking tour in the historic downtown area. Find out secret stories of paranormal activity that you likely wouldn’t uncover alone, and try out professional ghost hunting equipment too. As well as seeing the exterior of haunted places, this tour takes you inside buildings too.

Learn about Sarasota’s history of gruesome murders, unexplained happenings, and supernatural events—and immerse yourself in the city’s spooky ambiance—on this haunted trolley tour. Grab a wine or beer, hop aboard the air-conditioned trolley, and set off as your costumed guide regales you with creepy stories. Discover the city’s most supposedly haunted landmarks as you go—and even witness reenactments of macabre past events.

Don't miss the chance to explore the chilling legends and ghostly tales that haunt the streets of Ybor City! SpookEasy Tours strives to provide a thrilling and immersive ghost tour experience by providing paranormal hunting equipment to use at our haunted locations which include SpookEasy Lounge-the most haunted kava bar in America, the old baptist church gravesite, Jose Martí park and more during the tour. Refreshments are available for purchase at two of our haunted locations, home base-SpookEasy Lounge and Cigar City Cider and Mead! Are you ready to submerse yourself into an experience that can result in supernatural phenomena occurring right before your eyes?! This is not a private tour and may include other groups besides your own.

Cover more ground as you zip around Miami Beach on a bicycle. On this exciting tour, take in Miami hotspots such as the Art Deco district, Miami Beach, and Ocean Drive, and also duck off the tourist trail to discover local haunts and little-known sights. Along the way, learn fascinating facts about Miami's culture and history, from "Miami Vice" to the cocaine cowboys, and gain a local perspective from your Miami guide.

Discover a terrifyingly fun side of Tampa during an interactive paranormal ghost tour. A haunted history lesson and a quick guide to using ghost hunting tools kick off a spectacular, yet spooky, experience. Your guide will take you through Ybor City where tales of death and despair await in the historic area’s buildings. You’ll use the equipment to search for the presence of the paranormal in famous mobster hangouts, basement morgues, and more.

Without insider knowledge, many travelers walk past Miami’s buildings without knowing about their haunted history and tales of paranormal activity. Save time reading up on ghost stories and go on this ghost-themed walking tour instead. Visit The Betsy Hotel, Mac's Club Deuce, and plenty more historical spots to learn about their dark history and spooky events.

With hundreds of years of bloody wars, murders, and suspicious deaths, the oldest city in America has quite a haunted history. You’ll go bump in the night, too, as you cruise over the brick streets around St. Augustine’s historic district on this private electric golf cart ghost tour. Join your guide for a ride into the past where you’ll visit allegedly haunted sites like St. Augustine National Cemetery, Aviles Street, and St. George Street.