Xplorie’s Favorite Ghost Tours for Spooky Season
September 20, 2022
If you’re beyond excited for the spooky season, bringing out the ghost-themed décor, and counting down the days till Halloween… we’ve got you covered. Halloween is one of the biggest celebrations in the US – for some it’s a season of scary movies, outrageous Halloween costumes, trick or treating, and pumpkin spice, for others is all about the paranormal!
Whether you’re a strong believer in the supernatural and seeking spirit sightings in eerie locations, or simply planning a spooky night out, mixing “spirits” with friends, we’ve put together our favorite, frightening ghost tours with options for the faint at heart and after-dark ghost tours with all the thrills, chills and goosebumps to get you in the true spirit of Halloween.
Ghosts & Legends of Downtown Bend Tour
Bend, Oregon
Nestled in Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, the charming mountain town of Bend is well known for its spectacular scenery, epic outdoor adventures, and hip, historic Old Mill District and Downtown Bend on the banks of the Deschutes River. A lesser known fact about Bend Oregon – the lingering spirits lurking in the shadows!
Take a lantern led walking tour through the historic alleyways and haunted streets of Downtown Bend with Bend Ghost Tours. Your spirit guides, Jools and Meg, are both bestselling mystery authors with a passion for the paranormal and the silent spooky residents of Bend. The Ghosts & Legends of Downtown Bend is a spine-tingling tour that explores the more sinister side of one of our favorite travel destinations.
Stay away from the spirits of Bend (and catch the end of fall colors popping) in the scenic resort community of Sunriver, only 15 miles south of downtown Bend. From golf condos and townhouses to private pet-friendly vacation homes and hot tub retreats, Cascara Vacation Rentals have the perfect Halloween getaway near Bend …. and far away from the lingering spirits!
Bulldog Tours of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
We love Charleston – a city of romance, Lowcountry beauty, urban appeal, and haunted attractions that will spook the socks off you! The Holy City was founded in 1670 and has a turbulent history of serial killers, dreaded pirates, Civil War prisoners, and infamous killers – many still roaming the streets today. Charleston is South Carolina’s most haunted city with historic sites that’ll make you shiver … and ghost tours worth traveling for.
For unique and exclusive night tours of Charleston (and the fright of your life), look no further than our Xplorie partner, Bulldog Tours. Mingle with the spirits of American heroes aboard the USS Yorktown, participate in a paranormal investigation, mix your spirits on a Haunted Pub Crawl, or take a tour of Charleston’s most hauntingly beautiful Victorian burial grounds, after-dark! Step up the spook-o-meter on Bulldog Tour’s VIP Ghost Package, the only tour that has access to Charleston’s Provost Dungeon, a site infamous for ghost sightings and paranormal encounters.
If you don’t care to be haunted … book one of their other amazing Charleston Tours including walking history tours, Fort Sumter tours, and fabulous Savor the Flavors foodie tours of Downtown Charleston, Upper King Street and South of Broad.
Our Xplorie lodging options take you away from the haunted happenings of Charleston to the serene Charleston sea islands and beautiful beaches along the South Carolina coastline. Coastal Getaways of South Carolina offer a selection of 200+ vacation villas and beachfront homes on the private community of Seabrook Island, only 25 miles from Charleston, yet worlds away.
Historic Ghost Tours of Galveston
Galveston, Texas
Our next destination for a frightfully good time this Halloween is Galveston Texas, a small barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast. The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is documented as one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history – Galveston Island was destroyed, and over 8,000 residents lost their lives, but the ghosts of Galveston remained!
Considered one of the most haunted cities in the US, Galveston is full of spooky attractions with a high chance of paranormal encounters. Discover the dark and chilling history of Galveston on the Historic Galveston Ghost Tour, the highest rated fright-seeing tour on the island. Your ghost medium will guide you the haunted sites in the historic Silk Stocking District – you may even meet eccentric Bettie Brown in her flowing blue dress. The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour is “family-friendly” but if it’s too frightful for the little ones … the Pirates and Ghost Combo is a win! One ticket and two attractions – Pirates! Legends of the Gulf and the haunted Mayfield Manor.
From quaint apartments near Galveston’s historic Pleasure Pier to spacious private pool homes on Pirate Beach, iTrip Galveston have an idyllic Halloween hangout for a spooky escape to the Texas Gulf Coast.
A Ghostly Experience of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida
Spine tingling tales surround St. Augustine Florida, the Nation’s oldest and most haunted city. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine has a history of trauma, tragedy, battles and violence with ghostly residents (and headless corpses) still haunting the city’s historic buildings, restaurants, and water holes … regularly!
St. Augustine has been the setting for several Ghost Hunters episodes, ghost tours here are the real deal. Take your pick of authentic paranormal experiences with Ghost Tours of St. Augustine, a group of local historians, licensed ghost hunting guides, and paranormal investigation experts with ghost hunting equipment to source out spirits – yes, it’s the real deal! A “Ghostly Experience” is an award-winning night tour of St. Augustine’s dark side, with lantern-led adventures, supernatural sightings, and true stories behind the ghosts and legends of St. Augustine.
Situated on St. Augustine Beach on Anastasia Island, the Ocean & Racquet Resort is set away from the city with direct beach access, amazing resort amenities including outdoor pools, hot tubs, and sports facilities, and a wide selection of affordable oceanfront, oceanside, and courtyard villa condos. Apart from watching the sun go down over the Atlantic (drink in hand!), there’ll be no stirring of spirits while you sleep at St. Augustine Ocean & Racquet Resort.
Get in the haunted Halloween spirit on one of our favorite ghost tours! Stay with a participating Xplorie lodging partner and experience haunted tours, every day of your stay.
Let the countdown to Halloween begin!
