San Francisco Ghost Hunt: Haunted History Tour
5.0
159 Ratings
San Francisco
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The commencement and termination point of the tour. The tour duration ranges from 90 minutes to 2 hours. Strictly refrain from entering the building.
What's Included
  • Professional and local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Founded in 1998, San Francisco’s premier haunted history promenade is guided by renowned international performer and local cherished personality, Christian Cagigal. Engage in this lantern-illuminated exploration of San Francisco’s spectral history and visit its most famously haunted locations.

The walk covers a mile among leafy boulevards located in a secure residential district boasting beautiful Victorian edifices. The journey features one moderate incline, a relaxed tempo, and breathtaking vistas. Get set to enjoy a 90-minute immersive experience revolving around history and amusement! 

Key points of interest include the Poltergeists at the Chambers Mansion, the body preserved in rum barrel at the Atherton Mansion, California Street’s ghostly widow, the influential female figure who assisted the Underground Railroad in San Francisco, and more.

Your host for the tour, Christian Cagigal, a native of the Bay Area, lectures on supernatural history. Having performed as a magician and storyteller internationally, he is a regular entertainer at Hollywood’s renowned Magic Castle.

  • No age limit, but we don’t recommend the tour for kids under 6 years of age. It’s late and chilly, and little ones may get tired and restless.
Location
1801 Bush St
Bush Street
Meet *in front* of the Healing Arts Center, 1801 Bush, at Octavia, under the tall trees. Please do not enter the building. They are not associated with the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Graciousg547
Oct 26, 2023
~s p o o k y ~ - ~spooky~ vibes on this tour! Must do activity—super informative storytelling, 1.5 hrs flew by, and easy and accessible walking tour! Went in October 2023 with a large group of friends. Christian is the top ghost hunt tour guide that inserted humor, multiple perspectives, and customized tidbits into our time together. Highly recommend 👻 🌉
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Leeclaydon
Oct 26, 2023
Great tour of the spooky side of town - Excellent tour of the California street area of San Francisco where the ghostly goings on are allegedly most prevalent! Great fun, especially near Halloween! Tour guide was very entertaining and a pleasure to meet
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908raniai
Oct 15, 2023
Local history & ghosts plus fun - As a history buff who wanted to learn more about San Francisco, I thoroughly enjoyed the local history elements interwoven with the ghost stories. Christian's narrating style is also great. I am glad I chose this ghost tour!
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651geee
Oct 15, 2023
Highly recommended for everyone: locals, tourists, families, and wheelchair accessible - I can't say enough great things about our experience. Firstly our guide was top notch: Christian did a great job weaving spookyness, humor, and information (and a dash of magic) in our tour. I learned all kinds of new things about the city that I've known my whole life. Christian was charming and gracious but also was so flexible and able to roll with the punches. At one point someone walking their dog walked by and the dog invaded our little group just to get pets (he was a good boy 12/10) and there was no rushing or annoyance by Christian. I could see how the information could be very dry if delivered by another person, but Christian was top notch. Definitely recommending it to all my friends and all visiting from out of town. I would leave six stars if I could. Also, I was in a wheelchair and not only was Christian very accommodating and patient but I felt a very secure navigating the sidewalks. Most of them were wide and easy to drive off. The only issue I had was going down one sidewalk that was on the hill(imagine that in San Francisco) and it was foggy so it was a little slippery for me. But again, Christian took his time and didn't make me feel that I was holding up the group. So fantastic.
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Mary_s
Aug 24, 2023
The highlight of our trip! - The tour started punctually with our thematically dressed (cool lantern and all) tour guide and owner operator, Christian. He's the perfect blend of warmth, engaging, humerous and a wealth of knowledge. We were given a clear outline of what the tour would consist of. In addition to the tons of ghost stories, we learned so much history about the former(😉?) occupants. The tour ended at at the stunning Butterfly Bar inside the Hotel Majestic. We decided to stick around and enjoy delicious cocktails before heading back to our hotel. The final personal touch was receiveing an email with book suggestions I plan on ordering.
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Stuart
Aug 22, 2023
San Francisco ghosts - Informative, interesting and at times funny. Christian was brilliant - loads of knowledge about the area and the local ghosts. Great for all ages too - both young and more senior.
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Rebeccaag330qs
Aug 14, 2023
Last hurrah in San Fran - Christian was an engaging storyteller. He taught us a lot about local history. He was very knowledgeable, funny, and insightful. We could have listened all night. Great tour. We enjoyed everything but that one steep hill!
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Lisa
Aug 13, 2023
Great Tour - We had a great time on our tour with Christian. He was an amazing storyteller. He kept the group engaged with his stories. I also appreciated how he sent information after the tour so that we can read more about the stories we were told. Would absolutely recommend this tour.
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Janet
Aug 12, 2023
Great Ghost Tour - This tour was fantastic! Have been on a couple of ghost tours and this one definitely stands out. I loved the intimate size of our tour. The neighborhood was awesome with all of the Victorian houses. Christian was SO knowledgeable and we really appreciated him being very upfront with what we potentially untrue. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a solidly researched and personable ghost Tour!
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Sauvignonblanca
Aug 11, 2023
A spooky dose of SF history - A smidgen of spookiness + pinch of mystery + a dash of history = a recipe for an unforgettable evening. I’ve joined several ghost tours on multiple continents, and this was an exemplary adventure. Christian’s tour give participants the opportunity to get out of the heavily trafficked tourist areas and wander a historic neighborhood adored by locals. He provided a unique take on the history of this city that was new to me, even though I’ve lived in the area for a decade. And the surprises at the end of the evening… let’s just say that even the skeptics in the group were wowed. I think locals and tourists alike would enjoy this tour — if you dare. 👻
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