Fort Myers Haunted History Walking Tour: Ghost Stories

Walk Fort Myers at night and hear the ghost stories the buildings keep

The Haunted History of Fort Myers Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour evening walking tour through downtown Fort Myers led by a local guide who shares paranormal accounts tied to specific buildings, including the Florida Repertory Theatre. You meet at Franklin Shops at 2200 First Street and start at 8pm, moving through the historic district on foot to hear chilling and sometimes comical tales of unwanted inhabitants. The tour includes a local guide and local taxes. Moderate fitness is needed for the walking pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted History Walking Tour

• Meet guide at Franklin Shops
• Begin 1.5-hour evening tour
• Visit haunted buildings in Fort Myers
• Hear haunted history of theater
• Hear haunted history of center
• Discuss reputed paranormal activity
• End haunted experiences

The experience

The tour starts at 8pm at Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers, where you meet your local guide before heading into the evening. From there, you walk through the historic district to buildings with documented paranormal activity: the guide shares the stories tied to each stop, some unsettling and some darkly funny. The Florida Repertory Theatre is one of the key stops, where you'll hear about the theater's haunted history. You'll also visit the historic center and other locations where reputed paranormal activity has been reported. Bring a camera. The night and the stories make for memorable photos.

The whole tour runs 1.5 hours, so the pace is steady but not rushed. Your guide is a local who knows the district and its histories, and the route stays walkable: all areas and surfaces in the tour zone are accessible, and the nearby public transportation options mean you can reach Franklin Shops easily. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, since you're on your feet the whole time moving between stops.

What’s included

• Local guide leading the tour in English.
• local taxes.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 20:00, from US$ 30 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 20:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by True Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're comfortable walking for 1.5 hours at a steady pace and want to explore Fort Myers' historic district after dark with someone who knows the paranormal stories tied to the buildings. Small groups work best here. You'll hear the guide clearly and move as a unit through the downtown streets.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Florida Repertory Theatre's haunted history that the guide talks about?

The Florida Repertory Theatre is one of the main stops on the tour, and your guide discusses the reputed paranormal activity associated with the building. The specific stories and accounts are shared during the walking tour itself.

Do I need to book in advance, or can I just show up at Franklin Shops at 8pm?

You should book the tour in advance to secure your spot. Once booked, meet your guide at Franklin Shops, located at 2200 First Street in downtown Fort Myers, at the 8pm start time.

Is this tour suitable for someone who gets tired easily?

The tour involves 1.5 hours of continuous walking through downtown Fort Myers, so you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Can I bring children or a stroller on the haunted tour?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also allowed on the tour.

What should I bring or wear for an evening walking tour in Fort Myers?

Bring a camera to capture photos of the historic district and buildings. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the evening temperature in Fort Myers. You'll be outside for the full 1.5 hours.

Does the tour include transportation to and from Franklin Shops?

The tour itself is a walking tour through downtown Fort Myers starting and ending at Franklin Shops. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the meeting point.