San Francisco Ghost Tour
San Francisco may be a friendly place, but don’t be fooled! The Bay hides some pretty spooky secrets! Book a tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours as we explore the creepiest haunts in the 415.
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You’ll learn about the hidden history of San Francisco with one of our local guides and paranormal experts. You’ll get to see the city like never before, and you might even come face-to-face with a real ghost! Are you scared yet? You should be! Our tours rely on the natural haunted essence of the city to get that adrenaline rush. There’s nobody in a costume sneaking up behind you for a cheap scare; our thrills are authentic. Whether you’re a local looking to learn more about your city, or a tourist who wants to see the sights, we’ve got a spot for you. So what are you waiting for? Book your San Francisco ghost tour today!
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Our Tours
SAN FRANCISCO GHOSTS: GOLD AND GHOULS TOUR
Lost in a fog of tragedy, misfortune, and greed, San Francisco’s reputation as the city of gold vanished in darkness with its forsaken and forgotten souls.
Tour Meeting Location: Union Square at the corner of Powell St. and Post St.
Tour Times: 8PM
Tour Length: 1 hour
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
SAN FRANCISCO GHOSTS BOOS AND BOOZE HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Try the new Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl for some genuine scares, spirits, and spirits in San Francisco.
Tour Meeting Location: High Horse in the Jackson Square Historic District, 582 Washington, St.
Tour Times: 5:30PM
Tour Length: 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
GOLD, GREED, AND GUNSLINGERS: FORGING SAN FRANCISCO
It's pretty now, but during the Gold Rush this area was known as the Barbary Coast, infamous for its violence and vice.
Tour Meeting Location: Corner of Merchant St. and Kearney St. Across the street from Portsmouth Square, in front of the Hilton.
Tour Times: 2PM
Tour Length: 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
TASTE OF SAN FRANCISCO: FLAVORS OF THE MISSION DISTRICT
Learn the diverse and unique story of San Francisco though food and history. San Francisco has been the epicenter for change. From the hippie movement of the 60s, to the current gentrification taking place with the tech boom.
Tour Meeting Location: Mexico Liberty Bell, Dolores Street & 19th Street San Francisco, CA
Tour Times: 11AM
Tour Length: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Why is San Francisco So Haunted?
Before the Europeans arrived, the San Francisco Bay Area was inhabited by the Yelamu people. The Spaniards arrived in the mid-1700s, and like usual, they attempted to use Catholicism to subjugate the local Indigenous tribes. Originally called Yerba Buena when the budding town was part of Mexico, the name was changed to San Francisco shortly before the end of the Mexican-American War.
The land was soon ceded over to the United States, but San Francisco remained a small town despite its ideal location in a natural harbor. It wasn’t until the California Gold Rush that the population started to grow. The city exploded in 1849 as prospectors flocked to the town hoping to hit it big, leading to them being nicknamed “Forty-niners.” The town grew even more after California became a state, as more gold and silver reserves were discovered nearby.
Asian immigration became a central focal point for the city as Chinese, Japanese, and Filipinos crossed the Pacific, looking for work and opportunity in the face of racism and heavy discrimination. The 1906 earthquake left a lasting impression on the city, destroying much of San Francisco’s infrastructure, but the city came back more vital than ever. During the Great Depression, the city was able to take on the massive task of building the Golden Gate Bridge.
Today, San Francisco is a financial and cultural powerhouse. But behind the tech companies, protest marches, and friendly atmosphere, San Francisco hides some pretty dark secrets. The City by the Bay is overrun with ghosts, and they’re waiting to be discovered! Many are locked up in Alcatraz or stranded on Angel Island, while some hang out on the Bay Bridge or on Lombard Street.
Then there are the classic haunted houses like the Whittier Mansion or the Nob Hill Inn. The spirits of the immigrants and gold prospectors who flocked to San Francisco created a cultural melting pot and left behind tons of interesting ghost stories. So don’t miss out on the Bay Area haunts! Book your San Francisco ghost tour today at www.usghostadventures.com!
Why should you tour with us?
In a city that’s bustling on every corner, adventure is not hard to come by. San Fran has got it all. San Fran is also a melting pot, full of rich neighborhoods, each in their own way has paved what the US is today. Come experience the thrill of multiple haunted locations with stories that will shake you. Discover a side of San Francisco that you won't see on post cards with a San Francisco ghost tour.
You’ve already paid a visit to the infamous Alcatraz island, heard the tales, and seen the sights. Now, you’re in the market for more eldritch horrors. Our tours take you around popular destinations while recounting nail-biting accounts of hauntings meant to give you your fix of ghosts. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see a plethora of different sites that are historically and deeply haunted.
There’s a reason why horror movies are a stereotypical date night activity. There is no better way to spend a night with your significant other than being scared into each other’s arms. This engaging and fun San Francisco ghost tour is the perfect way to switch it up and step away from the TV. Trust us, you’ll be talking about this date night for months to come.
Maybe you watched ‘Vertigo’, or ‘The Rock’, or any other movie that was filmed at the Fairmont Hotel. “I want a suite, a shower, a shave, the feel of a suit,” John Mason. While the hotel makes for the perfect backdrop in any movie, the activity that goes on inside is a bit more bone-chilling. Come see what makes the Fairmont Hotel equally beautiful and haunted.
We won’t try to convert you into a ghost hunter, but we will share the historical accounts of real deaths and hauntings that surround SF. These frightening stories may just leave you a bit more intrigued about life after death. We’ll allow you to be the Skully to our Mulder — just watch out, sometimes the spooks take your reluctance as a challenge.
Fog City can be a daunting city upon arrival; colorful buildings, historical sites, and so much to see. This tour combines a bit of everything. You will experience historical events while walking around one of the wealthiest neighborhoods of SF. Whether you’re a local, or a tourist who refers to this city as “Frisco”, this tour is the perfect way to see the good, bad, and ugly of this Gold Rush town.
FAQs
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.
Blogs
After the Axe: Lizzie Borden’s Post-Trial Life
“Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.” Lizzie Borden’s story is one of mystery, heartbreak, and horror. Even those who aren’t true crime enthusiasts or ... Read More
Posted 07.16.2025
Haunted Route 44
The tale of a ghostly hitchhiker is one of the most well-known urban legends across America’s highways. That includes Route 44, which runs through Rehoboth, Massachusetts, a simple farming community that makes up part of what ghost enthusiasts kno ... Read More
Posted 07.10.2025
The Spirits of Lincoln Park
There are few things as haunting as an abandoned amusement park. If you have the chance to walk through one of these deserted locations, you can almost feel the emptiness that hovers over the area. You’ll see the remnants of carnival rides that ... Read More
Posted 06.24.2025
The New Bedford Armory
New Bedford occupies a unique spot in haunted American lore. Right next door to the famously haunted Salem, New Bedford has been a bit overshadowed by its more witchy neighbor. But don’t let that fool you - the town of New Bedford owns one of the ... Read More
Posted 06.12.2025
Mysteries of the Hockomock Swamp
Located within the United States’ very own Bermuda Triangle (aka the Bridgewater Triangle), a vast wetland known as Hockomock Swamp spans 16,950 acres. It’s considered the largest freshwater swamp in the state, but that’s not the only thing th ... Read More
Posted 05.15.2025
Beyond Lizzie: The Most Intriguing Suspects in the Borden Case
There was only one person charged for the bloody 1892 murders of banker Andrew Borden and his second wife, Abby Borden: Andrew’s 32-year-old daughter, Lizzie. While Lizzie’s innocence or guilt is still a hotly debated topic to this day, some his ... Read More
Posted 05.02.2025
Middleborough Town Hall
This building, located just down the road from the Lizzie Borden House, has hosted many notable figures over the years, including John F. Kennedy and George Wallace. But it’s no concert hall or event venue - it’s a town hall, of all things. ... Read More
Posted 05.02.2025
Hauntings of the Oliver House
The Peter Oliver House in Middleborough, Massachusetts, is a dramatic colonial home full of history and intrigue. Built in 1769, this Georgian-style mansion was the residence of Dr. Peter Oliver, the son of Judge Peter Oliver, a prominent Loyalist o ... Read More
Posted 04.24.2025
The Haunted Millicent Library
The Lizzie Borden murders remain one of the most chilling and infamous crimes of 19th-century New England. But there are many other stories connected to this tale that cast a dark shadow over the community of Fall Springs and the surrounding areas i ... Read More
Posted 04.21.2025
The Spirits of the Quequechan Club
When people think of Fall River, MA, one name immediately comes to mind: Lizzie Borden. Lizzie was accused of murdering her father and stepmother, and many still debate her innocence. The Lizzie Borden House has become a hotspot for paranormal ph ... Read More
Posted 04.11.2025
