Palm Springs Ghost Tour
Venture with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours on a spooky stroll through haunted Palm Springs, where the howling desert winds carry more than sand.
GET TICKETSThe vibrant history of Palm Springs isn't all sunshine and starlets. Book a Palm Springs ghost tour to uncover the ghostly stories woven into the city's very foundation.
Why You Need to Take a Palm Springs, CA Ghost Tour
Beyond the glitz and glamour of Palm Springs is a haunting reality that harbors terrible tragedies and restless spirits forever tied to their former homes. Wander the cursed streets of Palm Springs with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours, where tales of murderous rage and mysterious deaths clash with the city’s stunning desert backdrop. From the haunting beauty of Joshua Tree to the eerie silence of starlit nights, this sun-drenched resort town hides a dark undercurrent of forgotten souls still craving the spotlight. Book a Palm Springs ghost tour tonight to uncover the chilling legends and ghostly whispers that make the city as terrifying as it is tantalizing.
Why is Palm Springs, CA So Haunted?
Palm Springs is a city of contrasts, where the glamour of Old Hollywood intersects with the haunting echoes of the past. Beneath the dazzling facade of mid-century modern architecture and luxurious resorts lies a history rich with untold stories, both beautiful and tragic. The desert’s stark beauty conceals tales of hardship, untimely deaths, and mysterious occurrences that make Palm Springs a hotspot for the otherworldly.
One of the city’s most iconic haunted locations is the Palm Canyon Theater. Originally built in the 1930s as a community gathering spot, this theater has seen countless performances—and inexplicable happenings. Actors and staff alike have reported seeing shadowy figures in the wings and hearing disembodied whispers during rehearsals. The building’s long history and the emotions tied to its stage seem to have left an imprint, as if the spirits of performers past are unwilling to leave their final curtain call.
The surrounding desert landscape also adds to Palm Springs’ haunted reputation. The rugged terrain was once home to indigenous tribes who considered the land sacred. Over time, tales of cursed lands, lost travelers, and unexplainable desert phenomena have become part of the region’s lore. Many believe the spirits of those who once called this land home remain tied to it, making their presence known to those who dare to explore after dark.
Palm Springs’ glitz and glamour often overshadow the darker side of its history, but the ghostly stories that emerge give the city a unique depth. Whether it’s the lingering spirits in places like the Palm Canyon Theater or the spectral echoes in the vast desert, Palm Springs invites visitors to look beyond the surface. Its haunting beauty and eerie past ensure that its ghostly tales will continue to captivate all who visit.
Why should you tour with us?
Howard Hughes, Marilyn Monroe, and Liberace are just a few of the spirits floating around Palm Springs. You’ve heard rumors, but now you want to know the unadulterated truth. Trust Palm Springs Ghosts to tell you every sordid detail and all the most haunted locations in downtown Palm Springs.
Take a ghost tour with Palm Springs Ghosts next time you are in Palm Springs. While lounging by the pool, heading to the spa, or the bars can do wonders, why not indulge in something a little different? See the sights of downtown in a new light and learn about the more violent side of the city.
High noon can be a treacherous time of day. While you don’t have to worry about gun fights or robberies as you did in the old west, you still need to get some shade to make it in the desert. Our tours are run under a moonlit sky, far from the blazing sun. Be sure to bring something warm, though. The chill of the desert night and the paranormal cold spots can make you wish you were still under the sun.
Most Haunted Places in Palm Springs
Triada Palm Springs
Once called the Spanish Inn, the Triada has a glamorous yet eerie history tied to Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes, rumored to haunt Room 223. Guests and staff report unexplained phenomena, from unmade beds to ghostly figures.
Palm Canyon Theatre
Once the Frances S. Stevens School, the theatre is haunted by its namesake, Frances, seen in second-floor windows. Nearby, the unsolved 1978 Friendly Murders left eerie echoes, with apparitions tied to their former home.
Walk of The Stars Palm Springs
This historic Walk of Fame features over 460 stars, including Liberace, whose ghostly piano music and sparkling lights are said to haunt his star near Out West Trading Co.
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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