Deadwood Ghosts Tour: Haunting Evening Adventure

Experience the thrill of the Deadwood Ghosts Tour, a haunting evening adventure that will send shivers down your spine. Join us for a 60-minute walking tour, Haunted Pub Crawls, or ultimate tours to uncover the city’s darkest secrets.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Deadwood Welcome Center - Once the heart of Deadwood’s bustling business district, the Welcome Center is said to host the restless spirits of those who frequented the area’s former saloons and hotels. Visitors have reported sudden drops in temperature and glimpses of shadowy figures around this historical spot.
  • 566 Main St - This site was once home to Deadwood’s Chinatown, which was plagued by violence and unrest. Ghostly apparitions and strange noises are said to linger in the area, a haunting reminder of the community that once thrived here.
  • 610 Main St - The Brothel Museum, a former bordello, is notorious for its haunted reputation. Staff and visitors have experienced unexplained sounds, such as footsteps and whispers, as well as the eerie sensation of being watched by unseen eyes.
  • 622 Main St - The Lucky Nugget Casino stands on grounds known for tragic tales of fortune lost and lives taken. Paranormal activity here includes flickering lights, cold spots, and the occasional sighting of apparitions believed to be gamblers from a bygone era.
  • Wild Bill’s Trading Post - Once a bustling trading post, this location is linked to the infamous Wild Bill Hickok, whose presence is rumored to linger. Visitors have reported encounters with his spirit, including sudden cold drafts and the feeling of being followed by an unseen presence.
  • 628 Main St - The Fairmont Hotel has a history of ghostly encounters, particularly in the old rooms where guests have reported unexplained noises and eerie sights. The hotel’s haunting past includes stories of tragic deaths and restless spirits seeking closure.
  • Mount Moriah Cemetery - While not a building, Mt. Moriah Cemetery is known for its chilling atmosphere and numerous ghost stories. The final resting place of many of Deadwood’s notable figures, including Wild Bill Hickok, it’s a hotspot for spectral sightings and eerie phenomena.
  • Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex, Legends Steakhouse & Silverado Grand Buffet - The Silverado-Franklin Hotel has been a site of paranormal activity for years, with reports of ghostly figures and unexplained noises. Guests and staff have experienced sudden drops in temperature and the sense of being watched, adding to the hotel’s haunted reputation.
  • Adams House - The Adams House is famous for its eerie encounters, with reports of ghostly apparitions and strange sounds. The historic home, once a lavish residence, now attracts those interested in its spectral history and the tales of its former inhabitants.
What's Included
  • EMF Rental included
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Deadwood with our captivating ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine. Led by an experienced local guide, this tour will take you to the most haunted and historic spots in the city, from the infamous Deadwood Welcome Center to the intriguing Brothel Museum.

As you stroll through the historic district, hear spine-tingling tales of restless spirits and ghostly encounters. Traverse a mile of Deadwood’s notorious streets, where the blood of outlaws once soaked the ground, and visit landmarks like the Lucky Nugget Casino and the Wild Bill Trading Post to uncover disturbing details of the city’s dark past.

While we can’t enter privately owned buildings, you’ll be immersed in haunted history every step of the way. Join us for a night of thrills and chills and see why Deadwood is a must-visit for ghost enthusiasts and history buffs alike!

Location
501 Main St
Main Street
Your tour guide will have on a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and will be holding a lantern.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Go192243
Jul 7, 2024
Knowledgeable tour guide - Susan was our guide and did a fantastic job of answering all of our questions. She was super nice and knowledgeable. The tour was informational regarding ghosts and the history of Deadwood.
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Roving41107995895
Jun 25, 2024
Tales to make Deadwood come Alive! - This tour was recommended to us by the host of our VRBO, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Susan was a wonderful guide - very knowledgeable and engaging with people of all ages, as our group had both children and older adults.
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Avah784
Jun 15, 2024
Very neat experience! - really great! Not only did you get to hear some cool ghost stories, but you also got to learn about the history. Susan was an amazing tour guide!!
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Trishj735
Jun 13, 2024
One of the best tours I’ve ever been on!!! - This tour was absolutely amazing!! Susan was a fantastic tour guide! I highly recommend taking this tour. Even if you are not into the paranormal side the amount of history shared was incredible.
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Tinabo9835mi
Jun 6, 2024
Great Way to Learn Deadwood History - Even if you aren’t a ghost believer, this is the best way to learn the history of Deadwood. Our guide Susan was a wealth of knowledge about Deadwood and its ghosts! Be prepared for the drop in temperature as the night cools off and bring an umbrella for that unexpected South Dakota rain shower. We were lucky enough to get a little drizzle to add to the spook factor. This tour is not scary and does not include any tours inside the historical buildings. I would recommend taking this tour solely for the in depth historical value.
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Punapea
Jun 6, 2024
A spooky good time - The tour was fun and informative! I booked the extended tour, and it was definitely worth it. Would recommend if you ever find yourself in the area!
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Tammies893
Jun 19, 2024
Nice Deadwood Tour - Enjoyed the tour. The guide was engaged and did well the kids in the group. Two teenagers slid into the tour and were told they could stay. Then they wanted to walk away at the end of the tour while the people who paid were giving tips. But I will call someone out. So the guide can thank me for the extra tips. My advice however, is to politely direct people to where/how they can book a tour.
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Dorothyh191
Jul 1, 2024
Nice walk but for a town with so much history not a lot of good ghost stories. - The tour guide was relatively new, I believe, and I imagine her storytelling will get more polished as she gets more experience. She seemed very friendly and enthusiastic but was a bit light on details and didn’t really know how to tell stories to pull listeners in and get the imagination going. The tour was relatively light on ghosts and haunting in general, especially since it didn’t go into any of the supposedly haunted locations. It’s hard to feel any spooky atmosphere when you’re standing on the sidewalk with loud motorcycles and trucks roaring down the street. If it’s not possible to go into locations the tour should at least walk on the opposite side of the street so you could get a decent look at the supposedly haunted buildings and room windows. This is also the first time we’ve done a ghost tour that just went down the Main Street in a straight line and ended nowhere near where it started so you basically had to retrace the whole route to get back to the parking lot. It was a nice evening for a walk and we enjoyed that and a bit of history as much as anything, but if we really wanted to experience the sense of spookiness a ghost tour generates, this would not have been worth the money.
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Q9051geandrewr
Jun 12, 2024
Big on History, Short on Spooks. - This was booked by another family member, so I did not know what to expect going into the experience. The tour guide Susan's knowledge of the history was excellent and could answer any questions from the group and the stories were compelling. The only suggestion I would make is when evidence was talked about from various ghost hunting organizations that the evidence be available to the group, which would add to the credibility of the claims; audio recordings, pictures, etc. that were mentioned. It also would have been more interesting if the group was brought into a haunted building, but I am not sure how achievable that is for Deadwood Ghosts as it seems there are numerous other tours that offer building access, but would definitely be more interesting if it was part of the package. Overall it was a good for a Deadwood historical experience, but if your aim is to get into a building, you will have to seek out another tour.
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E7211wobillt
Jun 29, 2024
Skip Deadwood - I wanted history. I would say I received about 2% history 98% tourist trap. Large, chain hotels with casinos, slot machines in every bar and restaurant, which are mostly new, not family friendly at all. If you want a t shirt, this is a really good place. Outside the visitor center, history is non existent.
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