Jefferson Ghost Tour
Venture on a Jefferson ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours to walk the haunted streets of one of the most haunted small towns in Texas.
GET TICKETSFrom shadowy figures in the Jefferson Hotel to mysterious happenings at The Grove, discover why the town’s role in the Civil War continues to haunt the locals.
Why You Need to Take a Jefferson Ghost Tour
Known as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Texas, Jefferson is a town brimming with history, mystery, and the otherworldly. Jefferson’s charming streets conceal a chilling history marked by Civil War bloodshed, unhinged outlaws, and untimely deaths that have left the town teeming with restless spirits. Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours for a spine-tingling Jefferson ghost tour to historic buildings still inhabited by the echoes of a tragic past. From an infamous murder and its sensational trial to the devastating toll of yellow fever and the sorrowful tale of a heartbroken bride, Jefferson’s dark legacy lingers in every shadow. Discover the dark underbelly of this quaint and cozy town – book a Jefferson ghost tour tonight!
Why is Jefferson So Haunted?
Jefferson, Texas, has long been a magnet for history lovers and ghostly enthusiasts alike, earning its reputation as one of the most haunted small towns in Texas. Jefferson’s past is steeped in intrigue, prosperity, and tragedy. Its eerie tales are tied to its days as a bustling river port in the 19th century, where fortunes were made, hearts were broken, and shadows lingered long after the last paddle steamer sailed away.
One of Jefferson’s most famous haunts is The Grove, a historic home dating back to 1861. Known for its well-preserved beauty and spectral inhabitants, The Grove has been the subject of countless paranormal investigations. Residents and visitors report hearing footsteps, seeing apparitions, and feeling an unsettling presence in the house. One of the most chilling tales involves a woman’s figure, often glimpsed in the windows, who is believed to have never left the home she once loved.
No mention of Jefferson’s haunted history is complete without the tragic tale of Diamond Bessie, whose story has captivated generations. In 1877, Bessie Moore, a young woman with a dazzling reputation, was found murdered in the woods near town. Her lover, wealthy Abraham Rothschild, was accused but controversially acquitted. To this day, her spirit is said to roam the woods and streets of Jefferson, seeking justice. Some claim to hear her cries in the dead of night or catch fleeting glimpses of her sorrowful apparition.
From The Grove to Diamond Bessie’s spectral wanderings, Jefferson is a place where the past feels startlingly present. Its cobblestone streets and historic buildings seem to hum with energy from another time, making it a haven for ghost stories and ghostly enthusiasts. In Jefferson, history and hauntings are forever entwined, creating an experience that is as captivating as it is chilling.
Why should you tour with us?
You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to haunted hotels in Jefferson. Between then Kahn, Excelsior, and Jefferson hotels, each holding the secrets of the city’s past. Meet unique ghosts that have seen new people coming and going for decades after their own lives were met with a sudden and sometimes tragic end.
Jefferson was founded in the mid-1800s, but the land it sits on has seen so many more years of progress, conflict, bloodshed, and innovation. If you want to explore a town that helped build early Southwest America, it’s a fitting spot that really touches on the staples of early America: forcing natives from their land and building a world on the backs of others.
It’s unexpected for a quaint place like Jefferson, but there’s a touch of Hollywood hidden within the city’s history. “Gone With the Wind” is considered a classic movie, and if you’re a fan, you’ll love the connection you’ll learn about during your time hearing tales of ghostly whispers and seeking signs of the otherworldly.
Most Haunted Places in Jefferson
Historic Kahn Hotel
Built in 1865, the Kahn holds a dark and storied past as a former saloon and brothel. Its haunted reputation includes the spirits of a brothel madam and her son, victims of tragic deaths, and a young eloping couple murdered by a furious father. Guests report eerie encounters and chilling unexplained activity.
Historic Jefferson Hotel
Built in 1851, the Jefferson is renowned for its haunted Room 19. Guests report encounters with the ghostly bride, believed to be Lydia or Elizabeth, and Judy, a spectral figure linked to a tragic death. From eerie notes to chilling apparitions, its spectral activity captivates visitors.
Excelsior House Hotel
Built in 1850, the Excelsior is home to chilling hauntings, including a headless cowboy and a sorrowful woman in black cradling a lifeless child. Staff and guests report ghostly encounters, eerie footsteps, and unexplained apparitions that reflect the tragic pasts tied to this storied location.
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
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