Mount Dora Paranormal Ghost Tour: Hands-on investigation

Hunt for ghosts with real equipment and walk away with proof

A two-hour paranormal ghost tour of Mount Dora begins in the lobby of the historic Lakeside Inn and takes you through downtown streets to haunted historical buildings, where you conduct hands-on investigations using professional ghost-hunting equipment. The guide walks you through documented encounters and chilling stories tied to each location. Children from age 6 are welcome. The tour is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Dora ghost tour and history

• Start at Lakeside Inn lobby
• Introduction to downtown area
• Visit Historic Train Station
• Explore Historic Lakeside Inn
• Participate in paranormal investigation
• Hear chilling ghost stories

The experience

The tour starts at the Lakeside Inn, established in 1883, and moves through Mount Dora's downtown to the historic train station and other sites tied to paranormal activity. You're not watching a demonstration. You carry real ghost-hunting tools and run the investigation yourself, following the guide's direction as you search for evidence at each stop. The guide narrates documented encounters and the town's mysterious history, but the moment belongs to you and whatever your equipment picks up.

Two hours covers the downtown area and its storied past, moving at a pace that lets you linger at each haunted location. Skeptics and believers both find something in the experience: the equipment is real, the stories are documented, and the investigation is yours to interpret. You'll leave with pictures of the adventure and a parting gift.

What’s included

• Professional ghost-hunting equipment you operate yourself.
• pictures of the adventure.
• a parting gift for all participants.
• live guide commentary in English covering documented paranormal encounters and Mount Dora's mysterious history.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (21 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 20 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by American Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the investigation step-by-step, so you follow along whether you're a skeptic testing the equipment or a believer looking for confirmation. Children from age 6 can participate, and the tour is wheelchair accessible, making it open to most travelers interested in paranormal history.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 20 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 ghost-hunting equipment do I actually use on the Mount Dora paranormal tour?

Professional ghost-hunting equipment is provided and you operate it yourself at each haunted site as the guide walks you through the investigation and explains what you're looking for.

Does the Mount Dora paranormal tour visit the Lakeside Inn itself?

Yes, the tour starts in the lobby of the historic Lakeside Inn, established in 1883, and includes a visit to the building as part of the paranormal investigation.

How long is the Mount Dora ghost tour and what areas does it cover?

The tour runs two hours and covers downtown Mount Dora, including the historic train station and other haunted historical buildings tied to documented paranormal encounters.

Is the Mount Dora paranormal tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed, and the route moves through downtown streets at a pace that accommodates different mobility needs.