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The 5 Best Ghost & Vampire Tours in San Francisco, California (CA)
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
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1. San Francisco Ghost Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
San Francisco Ghosts Walking Tour is the best choice for newcomers to learn more about San Francisco's rich history. Our guides will safely conduct you around the darkened streets, unfolding tales of mystery, terror, and tragedy. You will have plenty of opportunities to see with your own eyes the otherworldly power of the Golden City.
Inclusions: Professional and Courteous Guides, Intensely researched true stories of history, Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
Exclusions: Dinner, Private transportation
Reviewed By lenettee2020
Our family decided to take a mini vacay and this tour was recommended to us. We really liked it and everyone seemed to have a pretty good time. The guide was a riot and kept us interested for the whole tour! It was a good time!
2. Haunted SF: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 437 reviews
A ghastly tour through the mysterious past of downtown streets and hotel lobbies. Not “just a ghost tour,” this family-friendly tour includes tales of unexplained deaths, scandalous murders, ruthless cult leaders, the old red light district, famed ghosts, serial killers, the Black Plague, ruthless villains, shocking assassins and more. Meets near Union Square. This tour can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers--please let your guide know if you'd like assistance.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By udib273
Went on the free tour with Fischer as our guide, our first "taste" of SF. Fischer was funny, evocative, considerate and helpful. The tour combines historical information, contemporary recommendations and a more critical, neuanced perspecitve on the city. Had a great time! The group was cheerful, cooperative and pleasent. The tour itself was an easy walk with many stops, I'd say it's accessible to most, even those who are out of shape. The food recommenations at the end of the tour were very useful as well.
3. San Francisco Chinatown Ghost Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 66 reviews
Are you fascinated by ghosts? Join this evening walking tour and let the local guides bring to life the tales of San Francisco Chinatown's supernatural past and present, as you're lead you on a ghostly tour of Chinatown's historic and mysterious streets and alleyways. You'll be amazed at what you'll discover along the way!
Inclusions: Guided ghost tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop off
Reviewed By krystynakatsouri
Ruby took our tour, she was really friendly and engaging. Also gave us lots of other tips for our trip around the US. Would definitely recommend for people wanting to explore the area a bit more and for those interested in history
4. SF Ghosts Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
SF Ghosts Walking Tour is the best choice for newcomers to learn more about San Francisco's rich history. Our guides will safely conduct you around the darkened streets, unfolding tales of mystery, terror, and tragedy. You will have plenty of opportunities to see with your own eyes the otherworldly power of the Golden City.
Inclusions: Professional and Courteous Guides, Intensely researched true stories of history, Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
Exclusions: Food and Drink, Motorized Transport
Reviewed By pellw2016
This was a very large group tour so you often couldn't hear the guide. The stories we did hear were not very interesting or scary. I wish we had taken the official Williamsburg tour as they had a reasonably sized group and they were able to enter the Williamsburg properties. Overall, boring and not worth the price of admission.
5. Vampire Tour of San Francisco
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 15 reviews
The Vampire Tour of San Francisco is a walking tour of Nob Hill, conducted by Mina Harker from "Dracula." The script contains approximately 85% true San Francisco history with fun vampire lore and humor mixed in. The tour is not gory or frightening, so it is suitable for all ages. Learn many fun and some surprising facts about San Francisco’s history and how vampires played an important role in that history. The walk is very easy, with no climbing up and down hills, and is wheelchair friendly. The tour is conducted on the first Saturday of each month from May through October, and on Halloween night, starting at 8:00 pm. Nob Hill can get very chilly at night, so please dress warm. There will be a costume contest on Halloween night. Those who do not dress up will help me judge those who do. There will be some very cool prizes!
Inclusions: Local guide, Snacks
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Kerry D
Hot Tip: Brr....esp in the summer - Wear Layers...and parking on Nob Hill can be tres Cher. Street parking is rare..The tour is so much fun. Very interesting...Mina Harkin is boo-tiful.
