Albany Ghost Tour
Ravaged by the Revolutionary War, the spirits born of violence and terror wander New York’s capital, commanding attention from those who trespass on their spectral territory.
GET TICKETSBook an Albany ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours for a spooky stroll through the eerie historic district where spectral soldiers still search for peace and sightings of ghost ships plague the Hudson River.
Why You Need to Take an Albany Ghost Tour
In Smallbany, nearly every shadowy corner harbors the whispers of long-forgotten souls connected to its turbulent past. From tribal conflicts and cultural clashes to colonial battles and political scandals, Albany’s history is steeped in blood, betrayal, and tragedy. Discover the ghosts that once fought and suffered still roaming these cursed streets, waiting for their stories to be told. Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours ventures through the haunted streets of New York’s capital, unraveling the dark, disturbing tales that shaped the city’s macabre narrative and revealing the secrets behind Albany’s affinity for trouble, tension, and turmoil. Experience Smallbany’s sordid past and explore the city’s darkest corners on a chilling Albany ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours.
Susie was a great guide. She even included her own personal experiences in her talk. Good story teller. Beautiful walk around Atlanta in the evening. A fun night.
Why is Albany So Haunted?
Located along the Hudson River, Albany was once a critical military crossroads during the Revolutionary War as well as a focal point for those seeking fortune. As an early colonial settlement, the city was host to intense conflict during the colonial period and the American Revolution, with bloodshed that left deep scars on the land. The early 19th century saw the newly completed Erie Canal open up trade opportunities, bringing prosperity and growth to New York’s capital.
But with opportunity comes wicked opportunists, and Albany quickly became a haven for con artists and a few infamous gangsters determined to do whatever it took to obtain wealth and power, leaving a legacy of mayhem in their wake. Today, tales of sinful deeds and senseless violence continue to echo in Albany’s haunted streets, revealing themselves to the brave and the terrified in the creepiest of ways.
The ghost of a dejected 17th-century soldier has been known to startle child occupants in downtown Albany’s historic Ten Broeck Mansion, perhaps still searching for the comrades he lost in battle. Old Stone Fort Museum continues to echo the memories of the fierce American Revolution to this day. Dating back to the mid-19th century, Graceland Cemetery is said to be home to a ghostly hitchhiker said to vanish into thin air when spotted.
Originally established as a private Roman Catholic college, the College of Saint Rose is known for its various ghost stories accumulated over the years. Reports of strange, inexplicable events abound in several resident halls on the campus, with mysterious melodies and phantom flute music drifting through the air when the night falls. The twisted tale of love and betrayal has left a dark stain on Cherry Hill Manor. Locals believe that the spirit of a prominent figure in Albany who was murdered by his wife’s lover continues to roam the manor’s grounds, his restless soul still seeking revenge.
Why should you tour with us?
Spending a day in Albany is a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. There is never a dull moment with museums, parks, and the state capitol waiting to be explored. End your any day in Albany with a chilling wind running up your spine on a ghost tour with Albany Ghots. It is the perfect way to end a day of sightseeing with a little bit of adrenaline. Everything you learned and saw throughout the day will come back to you full circle on an educational and downright spooky ghost tour.
Albany transforms at night into an eerie world where the spirits take control, and the living cower in fear. Trust Albany Ghosts to lead you into this bizarre world. If you are searching for the best-haunted ghost tour in Albany, look no further. Our experienced tour guides are dying to let you in on the city’s most hidden horrors. Reserve your spot on this thrilling and bone-chilling ghost tour of Albany today!
History oozes out of the sidewalks and into our souls in New York’s Capital. Stretching back over four hundred years, this tumultuous story is filled with gruesome killings and crazed men who carried them out. Come and learn about New York’s history through the words of Albany’s uniquely disturbing chapters.
Most Haunted Places in Albany
Olde English Pub
Before it became a place for locals looking for a great selection of drinks and some delicious food, the Olde English Pub & Pantry was once the home of the Quackenbush family, whose tragic history is said to linger in the building’s walls. Patrons often report hearing the faint sounds of a mysterious voice calling out from the cellar, and some even claim to have seen shadowy figures darting across the dimly lit halls, possibly the spirits of those who once lived and died there.
New York State Capitol
The New York State Capitol is known for its stunning architecture but also for something much less glamorous: restless spirits. Legends abound of the ghostly figures of three ill-fated souls who love to make their presence known in the most mysterious ways. And if you think that’s spooky, wait until you hear about the eerie, unexplained footsteps that echo in the hallways long after the building is supposed to be empty.
New York State Education Building
Known for its grandeur and majestic marble floors, the New York State Education Building holds more than just academic significance—it also holds some dark secrets. The building’s towering walls are said to echo with the sounds of an unfortunate stonemason who met his untimely end during the building’s construction and now remains bound to the location of his horrible death.
FAQs
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
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