Fun evening in Santa Barbara - Julie provided a fun evening in Santa Barbara. She is very knowledgeable of the history of the area and incorporates it into her stories. Having gone on many ghost tours, we were very appreciative that Julie provided the story of what may have happened in a particular location without any expectation that we would or would not "see" anything. She is very articulate, kept our attention, and knew the detail behind the stories. We would highly recommend Julie's "The Veil is Lifted" tour.

Fun times, great people! - If city exploring and meeting fun people is for you, then this is the tour for you! We learned history, explored the stories behind the friendly ghosts of Santa Barbara, and even heard ghost foot steps with our very own ears!

Fabulous Ghost Tout - Julie was a fabulous guide. She had a great knowledge of the history and ghost related tales of Santa Barbara. Some of the things she showed us could make some of the most sceptical people believe in ghosts. We have done a lot of tours and can honestly say she was one of the most kind and genuine guides we have ever had.-

Awesome private tour - We had a great experience. Despite returning from Australia, Julie agreed to give us a private tour. We learned so much about the history and places we visited. We would love to do the tour again. Thank you Julie for everything.

Must do while in Santa Barbara! - We had a wonderful time! The Kana Light turned on and turned back off for us as we were getting back into our car last night. Spooky 😀

Best Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara! - Julie is amazing! This was a great tour of the Presidio and downtown Santa Barbara. My wife and I learned so many interesting facts and history of Santa Barbara from its founding to present day. Julie has true passion for Santa Barbara, and she is genuinely excited to share stories and chronicles of the town. We saw some strange things, maybe not any "ghosts," but we did have a very, unexplained camera incident at the hanging tree... The experience is very well worth it.

Ghost stories from real teacher - Unique and super interesting story with a lot of ghost proof videos and photos. Amazing experience. My kids said it was the best thing ever in Santa Barbara. Thank to you Julie Brown - you made our trip special!

Ghosts and history - It was amazing! Ghosts and history of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara came alive with the stories of the town

When it comes to the history and renowned ghost stories of SB, Julie is unmatched in her knowledge and expertise! - My group and I had an unforgettable experience on a ghost tour in Santa Barbara led by Julie on Halloween night. Julie's passion and knowledge of the city's history really added to the overall spooky atmosphere of the night. She shared intriguing tales and legends about each stop on the tour, and her storytelling skills kept the group captivated throughout the journey. The Halloween festivities only added to the excitement and made for a truly fun adventure. Julie's tour is a must-do in Santa Barbara!

Leave the Veil In Place - We took "The Veil is Lifted" tour on 3/16/23. Julie Brown served as our guide. THE GOOD: Julie oozes love and appreciation for Santa Barbara and its rich history. And she plainly possesses a wealth of knowledge about that history. THE BAD: Our four-person group found Julie to be a disjointed, confusing storyteller. Some may call it stream of consciousness. Others may call it verbal diarrhea. The point is that we found her presentation very, very difficult to follow. Part of that stemmed from her weaving in lots of irrelevant details, like the fact that one of her friends married a guy who specializes in rheumatology, has conducted a variety of Vitamin D research, and recently emigrated from Germany. It was really, really tough to sort through the blizzard of words and identify what was important. And regrettably, Julie gave us a reason to question her credibility. Towards the beginning of the tour, she described a previous encounter that she had with a ghost. She specifically stated that she only "feels" the presence of ghosts and does not actually "see" them. Then, midway through the tour, she described a different encounter with a different ghost who wore a sparkly backpack, asked her a question, and appeared to be attempting to open a door with a key. So, within 45 minutes, she stated both that she has never seen a ghost and that she saw a ghost. We don't know which story was true and which wasn't, but obviously, both can't be true. THE UGLY: For our taste, Julie talked about herself way too much and displayed an uncomfortable level of self-aggrandizement. She emphasized that she only buys her clothes in London, that she is a member of prestigious yacht and social clubs, and that she is a professor. She also went into too much detail (again, for our taste) regarding her daughters (one of whom is apparently difficult), her careers (she once carried a Screen Actors Guild card and participated in lots of talent showcases), and her separate personal interests (church, community committees, etc.). Simply stated, we found it off-putting and irrelevant. BOTTOM LINE: There are worse ways to spend $220 ($55 x 4), but we would not take this tour again and do not recommend it for anyone who is primarily interested in ghosts and the paranormal. The value simply isn't there. If your primary interest is Santa Barbara's history, this tour could be worthwhile, particularly if Julie can find a way deliver relevant information in an orderly, understandable manner.