San Francisco Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour

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San Francisco Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour

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Where: Union Square on the corner of Powell Street and Post Street
Duration: 1 hr. across 1 mile

San Francisco Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour

Ghosts of the Golden City

Did you know San Francisco was almost entirely consumed by fire following a devastating earthquake in 1906? The city’s foundation echoes with the cries of broken dreams and shattered lives.

With a history of fortunes won and lost, debilitating natural disasters, and untimely deaths, San Francisco is a treasure trove of haunted locations. From optimism and prosperity after the gold rush of 1849 to devastation and heartbreak after the great earthquake of 1906, San Francisco has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and energy that some say has left an imprint on the streets of the city itself.

“We went to several places that made me feel uneasy. I could just feel the dark energy all around me!”

What is the San Francisco Ghosts: Gold and Ghouls Tour About?

Discover a gold mine of eerie locations and ghostly activity as the San Francisco Ghosts Tour takes you on a thrilling journey into the city’s creepiest areas. Professional guides will share tales of terror gathered from meticulous historical research and unsettling local legends during this fascinating exploration of San Francisco’s famously haunted buildings and public spaces.

From an opulent mansion featuring prank-playing ghosts to the tragic legacy of a public servant’s horrific fate, the spine-tingling stories of the city’s haunted past will make you question what is real or imagined.

What You Will See On This Tour:

Explore a mile of mysterious locations where you will be introduced to chilling tales of San Francisco’s history and horrors, such as:

Cold chills, unexplained noises, and shadows that seem to come alive have been reported during this one-of-a-kind tour, during which expert local guides conduct a creepy exploration of San Francisco’s historical legends and haunted locations.

Unearth the tarnished legacy of the Golden City, where spirits who fell victim to greed, misfortune, or tragedy linger in the darkness beneath San Francisco’s historic streets and opulent structures.

“For cities are museums of time, and to live in them is to be haunted by the places they once were.”

– Gary Kamiya

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Awesome stories and great voice. Oakley was also the best boy. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to explore downtown SF safely at night!

03.16.25
Bruno Marcelo

What a great tour! Very interesting history. Mike and Okley the dog were fantastic guides. Mike shared stories with just the right amount of emotion t...

03.16.25
Jeff Olsen

Mike and his little doggo that helped keep us safe from wandering spirits were fantastic! We learned so much about the city, and it was so informative...

03.16.25
Kaela Westfall

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