HALLOWEEN 2026 · GHOST TOURS
Halloween ghost tours in 6 cities: what to book and what to check first
Ghost tours run on set dates and start times, and Halloween week has only so many of them. Here is what is on offer in six cities known for them, plus five checks to run before you pay.
Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you book through the GetYourGuide links on this page, at no extra cost to you. I have not taken these tours; descriptions are based on the tour types listed on GetYourGuide on October 5, 2026. Prepared with AI assistance.
Five checks before you book
- Date and start time. Confirm the listing has your exact date. Halloween is Saturday, October 31 this year.
- Age rules. Some tours are family-friendly; pub crawls and some late-night tours are adults only.
- Walking and access. Many are 90 minutes to two hours on foot. Underground and cemetery tours can involve stairs and uneven ground.
- Weather. Most walking tours run rain or shine. Check what the listing says and dress for an evening outdoors.
- Cancellation terms. Read the terms on the listing you are buying. They differ from tour to tour.
Salem, Massachusetts
Night walking tours built around the 1692 witch trials and the old town's haunted-history stories. October is Salem's busiest month, so look early if you want a weekend or Halloween-week date.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The widest choice of the six: French Quarter ghost walks, voodoo and vampire tours, night cemetery bus tours and haunted pub crawls. Check each listing for age limits; pub crawls are adults only.
Savannah, Georgia
Walking tours through the historic squares, trolley tours, comedy ghost tours and pub crawls. Trolley tours suit groups who would rather not walk for two hours.
Chicago, Illinois
Gangster-and-ghost walking tours, a ghost bus tour of haunted locations, and at least one family-friendly ghost walk. A bus tour is the safer pick if late-October weather turns cold.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Underground vault tours beneath the Old Town, late-night walking tours and a comedy horror bus. Vault tours involve stairs, uneven ground and enclosed spaces, so read the access notes.
London, England
Night ghost walks through the old City, dark-history tours and a comedy horror bus tour. Most run after dark and last around two hours.
Travelling for it?
- Going to Salem? Train vs ferry, the 2026 road closures and which tickets sell out: Salem in October guide.
- Heading to Edinburgh or London from abroad? Sort mobile data first: Europe eSIM guide.
- Making a weekend of Chicago? See the Chicago weekend guide.
- Flying in? Know what a delay can owe you: flight delay guide.