San Francisco Haunted History Walking Tour

Embark on a spine-tingling journey through San Francisco's shadowy streets with our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine!
Guided by an expert local storyteller, this tour takes you to some of the city's most iconic and eerie locations in the historic district.

As you stroll through fog-laden streets, hear chilling tales of spirits lingering in places like the Sutter Building and the Fairmont Hotel, where echoes of the past resonate.

This mile-long trek reveals San Francisco's tumultuous history, from the Gold Rush's promise to the tragedies that scarred the city. Encounter stories of the California Street Wandering Bride and the Pacific-Union Club, once the opulent Flood mansion.

While entry into private buildings isn't allowed, standing on haunted ground will send shivers down your spine.

Each tale uncovers the darker side of San Francisco, offering ghostly encounters and historical insights that will both entertain and enlighten you!

Meeting Point

Union Square

San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

All tours meet on Union Square, at the NW corner, at 333 Post St and Powell St. Across from us, is a store called Saks Fifth Avenue, which is lit up so you can see it from almost anywhere in the Square. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carrying a lantern.

What's included:

• Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
• Professional and Courteous Guides
• Intensely researched true stories of history

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

450 Sutter Building

450 Sutter St, , San Francisco, 94108-4206, California

The Sutter Building in San Francisco, a striking office structure adorned with elaborate Neo-Mayan carvings, was erected in 1929 as a medical building and once earned the nickname "The Temple of Doom." Despite its architectural grandeur, the building is notorious for reports of dark, unsettling presences, with visitors and staff alike feeling an eerie and oppressive atmosphere that lingers within its walls.

7 minutes

California Street

California, Embarcadero & Chinatown, San Francisco, California

On California Street, the legend of the Wandering Bride haunts the area with a tragic tale. This ghostly bride is said to roam the streets in her wedding gown searching for her lost groom and leaving behind a chilling presence that still unsettles those who encounter her spectral form.

8 minutes

Fairmont San Francisco

950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

The Fairmont Hotel, a historic and esteemed landmark in San Francisco’s prestigious Nob Hill neighborhood, is celebrated for its elegance and exceptional service. However, after the devastating 1906 earthquake, the hotel gained a reputation for being cursed, with numerous accidents and reported apparitions adding a haunting dimension to its storied past.

8 minutes

Pacific Union Club

1000 California Street, , San Francisco, 94108-2280, California

Though a men's-only secret society holds meetings behind closed doors in this old mansion, they can't keep out the ghost of the original owner. Hear the testimony of a custodian who shared his insider information.

7 minutes

Huntington Park

California St - Cushman St, Nob Hill, San Francisco, 94108, California

Huntington Park in San Francisco, once the site of the grand Huntington Mansion owned by the renowned Collis P. Huntington, now offers a different kind of intrigue. After the mansion was lost to the 1906 earthquake, the park that replaced it has become known for its nighttime paranormal activities, with ghostly presences and eerie phenomena reported by those who visit after dark.

8 minutes

Nob Hill

, , San Francisco, 94109, California

Explore this historic neighborhood, shaped by centuries of interesting personalities and unexpected disasters. Listen as even more stories unfold as spirits of the past make their presence known.

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870 Bush St

870 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

The Dennis T. Sullivan Memorial in San Francisco honors the bravery and sacrifice of the Fire Chief who, despite severe injuries from the 1906 earthquake, emerged from the rubble to help save lives. The memorial, dedicated to this heroic figure, is also known for its haunting legacy, with many visitors reporting eerie sensations and ghostly presences linked to the chief's tragic and selfless act.

7 minutes

Beacon Grand Hotel

450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

The Sir Francis Drake Hotel, an opulent landmark built in 1928, has long been a symbol of historic grandeur in San Francisco. Its reputation for elegance is shadowed by the tragic fall of James Davidson from the 8th floor, a tragedy that has since given rise to numerous paranormal encounters and ghostly phenomena reported by guests and staff alike.

7 minutes