San Francisco Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour
Ghosts of the Golden City
Did you know San Francisco was almost entirely consumed by fire following a devastating earthquake in 1906? The city’s foundation echoes with the cries of broken dreams and shattered lives.
With a history of fortunes won and lost, debilitating natural disasters, and untimely deaths, San Francisco is a treasure trove of haunted locations. From optimism and prosperity after the gold rush of 1849 to devastation and heartbreak after the great earthquake of 1906, San Francisco has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and energy that some say has left an imprint on the streets of the city itself.
“We went to several places that made me feel uneasy. I could just feel the dark energy all around me!”
What is the San Francisco Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour About?
Discover a gold mine of eerie locations and ghostly activity as the San Francisco Ghosts Tour takes you on a thrilling journey into the city’s creepiest areas. Professional guides will share tales of terror gathered from meticulous historical research and unsettling local legends during this fascinating exploration of San Francisco’s famously haunted buildings and public spaces.
From an opulent mansion featuring prank-playing ghosts to the tragic legacy of a public servant’s horrific fate, the spine-tingling stories of the city’s haunted past will make you question what is real or imagined.
What You Will See On This Tour:
Explore a mile of mysterious locations where you will be introduced to chilling tales of San Francisco’s history and horrors, such as:
- The ghostly pranks at the Nob Hill Inn
- The haunting secrets of the Pacific-Union Club
- The lurking shadows in the former Sir Francis Drake Hotel
- The dark presence of the Sutter Building
- And so much more…
Cold chills, unexplained noises, and shadows that seem to come alive have been reported during this one-of-a-kind tour, during which expert local guides conduct a creepy exploration of San Francisco’s historical legends and haunted locations.
Unearth the tarnished legacy of the Golden City, where spirits who fell victim to greed, misfortune, or tragedy linger in the darkness beneath San Francisco’s historic streets and opulent structures.
“For cities are museums of time, and to live in them is to be haunted by the places they once were.”
- Gary Kamiya
Includes
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Tickets
Entry ticket
Additional Info
Meeting point address: Union Square on the corner of Powell Street and Post Street
Duration: 1 hr. across 1 mile
Location:
Reviews (63375):
Laura Kent
Verified Customer
January 19th 2025
"Ben gave a great tour! It was a good mix of San Francisco history and spooky urban legends."
Rachel Kasliner
Verified Customer
January 17th 2025
"My friends and I had a wonderful time on the tour! Jamie was so knowledgeable and dynamic with their ... "
Important Information
Arrival
Please arrive to the designated meeting location before your tour’s start time, or they may leave without you! Your email confirmation will verify map and meeting location.
Easy E-Check in
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Walking Tour
This tour is a walking tour.