Minneapolis: Haunted Ghost Trolley Tour & Historic Mansion

Summary

Ride an old trolley through haunted Minneapolis streets with chilling tales

You’ll board a historic trolley in Minneapolis for an evening of ghost stories and eerie sights, guided by a local narrator who brings city legends to life. Expect shivers as you pass haunted downtown spots and end at a real historic mansion—perfect for anyone who wants their night out with a side of goosebumps.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the trolley’s wooden seats—polished but creaky, like they remembered every story whispered in the dark. We’d barely rolled away from 300 Clifton, this looming old mansion that already felt heavy with secrets, when our guide (he called himself Mark, but I’m not sure I believe that’s his real name) flicked off half the lights and started talking about shadows that follow you home. Someone behind me laughed nervously. The air smelled faintly of old paper and rain on stone.

I didn’t expect to feel so jumpy—maybe it was the way Mark paused before each ghost story, letting the silence stretch just long enough that you’d hear your own breath. Downtown Minneapolis looks different at night from a rattling trolley window; lights blur, and every alley seems deeper than it should be. At one stop he pointed out a building where people say they’ve seen faces in the windows after midnight. I tried to snap a photo but my phone glitched out—swear it wasn’t just my clumsy fingers.

There were these little moments: someone’s coat brushing mine as we leaned in for another story; the sound of rain tapping on the roof right when Mark described footsteps echoing in empty hallways. He told us about a woman who still waits by the river for her lost love—I don’t know if I buy it, but I caught myself looking twice at my own reflection in the glass. When we finally rolled back up to 300 Clifton, nobody rushed off. It felt like we were all waiting for something else to happen, or maybe just not quite ready to step back into regular light.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Haunted trolley tour in Minneapolis

• Board historic haunted trolley
• Hear ghost stories in downtown
• Pass spooky locations in city
• Return to haunted historic mansion

Top questions

Where does the Minneapolis Candlelight Ghost Trolley Tour start and end?

The tour begins and ends at 300 Clifton, a historic mansion in Minneapolis.

Is this haunted trolley tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Does the tour include transportation or is it walking?

The tour takes place aboard an historic trolley; no walking required.

Will there be a local guide or narrator on board?

Yes, there is a knowledgeable narrator sharing stories throughout the tour.

Are public transportation options available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near 300 Clifton.

What kind of locations will we see during this ghost trolley tour?

You’ll pass several haunted sites and spooky locations in downtown Minneapolis.

What’s included

Your evening includes all fees and taxes plus narration by a local guide as you travel by historic trolley through haunted sites in downtown Minneapolis before returning to 300 Clifton mansion at the end of your journey.