San Francisco Ghost Hunting Tour

From$55
1h 30m
Commentary: Guide · en
San Francisco, USA

About this activity

Prowl through stunning Gold Rush-era neighborhoods after dark, armed with ghost hunting tools to seek out paranormal activity. We are San Francisco’s real ghost hunting excursion, w/ engaging storyteller guides sharing tales of the city’s haunted past.

Highlights

  • Explore the eerie Victorian architecture of Jackson Square
  • Investigate ghostly phenomena with an EMF meter
  • Uncover the dark history of forgotten graves & buried ships
  • Uncover Chinatown’s true crime, tragedies & dark past
  • Participate in a closing ceremony to ensure a safe departure

Full description

Brave San Francisco’s dark and ghostly past on a real ghost hunt down historic alleys. You’ll use modern ghost hunting gear, including your own EMF detector during the tour. After meeting near the Transamerica Pyramid, your ghost hunter guide escorts you down haunted alleys, through mysterious neighborhoods, and around historic street corners. Stand atop old Gold Rush cemeteries, learn of paranormal activity following mysterious deaths, visit the site of infamous brothels, hear about Gold Rush–era hauntings, and how Chinatown’s gang wars changed the city.

 But it's not “just a ghost tour” -- this tour includes tales of unexplained deaths, scandalous murders, the old red light district and more... Children are welcome at your discretion — the tour does include some talk of violence and the macabre, but is generally considered family-friendly. This tour can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers, but there will be two moderate hills -- please inquire if you have concerns.

Included / Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • Use of ghost hunting gear
  • Collectible sticker
  • Post-tour recommendations
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

Transamerica Pyramid, Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Transamerica Pyramid, 600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Free cancellation
  • 700+ 5-star reviews
  • Low price guarantee
  • All ages
  • Distance: less than 1 mile walking

Know before you go

  • Meets near Chinatown
  • Meets near Transamerica Pyramid
  • Duration: 1.5 hours

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

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Amanda Coats
Sep 2026
5.0

Jamie was absolutely amazing!!! This was part of a birthday trip for me and I could not have asked for a better way to end a trip! Jamie was beyond knowledgeable, funny, professional and overall amazing. I highly recommend taking this tour and if possible please take it with him as he is amazing and is on point with history! I picked this tour specifically for the investigation portion and the true crime history loved being able to utilize real ghost hunting tools. This was definitely on my bucket list! Would definitely take this tour again!!

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waylon coats
Sep 2026
5.0

Stepping into the fog-drenched alleys of San Francisco with Jamie wasn't just a tour—it was a meeting of two different worlds peering into the same dark void. As a Native American and an anthropologist, I approach history and the spirit realm with a deep, lived respect for ancestral memory and the spiritual weight woven into the land. Walking through Chinatown’s forgotten corridors, I could immediately tell that Jamie operates on that same profound level. As a demonologist, his insight into the darker, unseen forces lingering in those shadowed passageways is unreal. He doesn't just skim the surface of local lore; he understands the heavy, spiritual energy that remains trapped in the cold pavement and narrow walls of this city. The contrast between my perspective on ancestral spirits and his mastery of demonology made for an absolute masterpiece of an evening. He bridges the gap between historical tragedy and raw, paranormal intensity like nobody else. To those reading this: he is doing truly epic work out here. He respects the heavy nature of the unseen, commands the dark with incredible expertise, and delivers a haunting, unforgettable experience. If you’re ready to confront what lurks in the shadows, Jamie is the absolute best guide to lead you through.

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Catherine Caprio
Sep 2026
5.0

Very fun tour, love the EMR readers, very engaging stories!

Additional information

Not recommended for children age 10 and under, Not wheelchair accessible