San Francisco has a past that can haunt you.
The City by the Bay has many attractions to amuse, amaze and entertain, but none are as haunting as the tours where you can encounter the specters lurking among the streets and alleyways of San Francisco after dark. With the knowledge of area history coupled with psychic understanding, the tour guides breathe life into local legendary apparitions. Join them some evening if the spirit moves you.
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt
Enter the world of spiritual awakening.
You do not need a reservation to join in the easy-paced three-hour San Francisco Ghost Hunt. This tour introduces you to haunted San Francisco. Who knows? You might encounter a real spirit stuck between the human and spiritual worlds. Jim Fassbinder, your tour guide, relates tales of the past based upon recorded history. You will visit streets that certain spirits do not want to vacate. You will take a walk where people report having seen the ghost of a wandering woman. Wear comfortable shoes so you can follow the path of ghostly encounters. Meet at the Queen Anne Hotel lobby at 7 p.m. even if it's raining. Join in the fun every evening but Tuesday. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 8.
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt
1590 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-922-5590
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Haunted Haight Walking Tour
Visit Haight Ashbury to discover its frightening past.
Haight Ashbury is famous for its role in producing the flower child generation of the 1960s. On the Haunted Haight Walking Tour, the phantoms of the area come to life. You will hear ghoulish stories of murderers, the heads of cults and neighborhood ghosts. Your tour guide is a seasoned member of the San Francisco Ghost Society, a group that investigates paranormal happenings in the area. Grab your jacket, because it is cool and foggy at night, and meet at Coffee to the People, 1206 Masonic Ave., at 7 p.m. You are welcome to bring a camera, but video is not allowed. This tour is wheelchair friendly and guaranteed to have no hills at all. Children under the age of 13 should not attend.
Haunted Haight Walking Tour
1206 Masonic Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-863-1416
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San Francisco Chinatown Ghost Tour
Meet a ghost in Chinatown after dark.
During the day, Chinatown is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city, but at night it takes on an entirely different air. The demons from deep in Chinatown's past make themselves known just after dark. With a lamplight leading the way, discover the mystery of its ancient ghostly history. Cynathia Yee, a lifetime resident, guides you and shares the legends and folklore that she has heard since she was a small child. The walking tour lasts about one and a half hours and is bound to amaze you, but be sure to make a reservation.
San Francisco Chinatown Ghost Tour
800-410-8233
sfchinatownghosttours.com/
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