Join a ghost walking tour through Nob Hill and Union Square. Discover haunted hotels, streets, clubs, and office buildings. Learn about the ancient secrets of the Sutter building and the devastation that followed the 1906 earthquake.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 - 1.5 hours
- Starting time 8:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
- Learn about the haunted past of San Francisco on a one-hour walking tour through the historic downtown neighborhoods
- Hear stories of the famous tragedies that still haunt the Westin St. Francis and Fairmont Hotels
- Discover famous San Francisco characters, who came to strike it rich during the famous Gold Rush of 1849
- Pick up insights into the lives of people who endured the terrible 1906 earthquake that destroyed the city
- Ghost walking tour with a local tour guide
- Photo opportunities throughout the evening
- Well-researched and updated stories of history
- Eyewitness accounts of paranormal activity
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- People with back problems
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Meet your guide at the southeast corner of Powell Street and Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, on the corner of Union Square
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Video recording
- Alcohol and drugs
- Smoking
Know before you go
- The tour is around one hour long, is one mile long, and does involve some uphill walking
- Paid parking is available at nearby parking garages and lots
- This is a family-friendly tour and is suitable for everyone, so bring your kids, friends, or a date
- This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible; service animals are allowed
- Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages will not be permitted during the tour
- Please note that this tour does not go inside the buildings; however, you are more than welcome to visit the public locations at your leisure after the tour has ended
- Note that tours are held rain or shine, so please come prepared for the weather with an umbrella or a poncho