Pasadena Ghost Tour: Walking Old Town's Haunted Sites

The Castle Green holds more paranormal activity than any other building on the route.

A walking ghost tour through Old Town Pasadena starting at 8 PM, led by a guide in English, covering a mile of the neighborhood's most haunted landmarks including the Bunker Experience, Lucky Baldwin's Pub, the Chinatown Fire site, and Castle Green. The tour runs 60 minutes and includes thoroughly researched local ghost stories, accounts of paranormal encounters from staff and visitors, and the dark history behind each stop. Minimum age is 13; the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pasadena Ghost Tour highlights

• Stand at haunted old building
• Hear Lucky Baldwin's history
• Visit Chinatown Fire site
• Explore Central Park spirits
• Listen to restaurant ghost stories
• Discover Castle Green hauntings
• Conclude at haunted Route 66

The Experience

The tour kicks off at 8 PM and walks you through a mile of Old Town Pasadena's most haunted ground. Your guide leads you to seven stops, each with its own history of paranormal activity. The Bunker Experience sits in one of Pasadena's oldest buildings—standing since 1901—where an evil entity became trapped in the catacombs and left a trail of horrific effects on those who entered after. At Lucky Baldwin's Pub, you'll hear how a central figure in California's late-1800s business boom saw his luck run out, and why this stop ranks among the tour's most active haunted locations.

The route takes you to the site of the Chinatown Fire, where your guide shares what people today have reported seeing, hearing, and even smelling from that tragic event. Central Park appears on the itinerary as a stop filled with spirits from the past—your guide describes an enchanted forest and the entities within it. Castle Green, once a luxury hotel for wealthy travelers, now stands as one of the most haunted buildings in the area, brimming with paranormal activity your guide will detail across multiple stories at that single stop. The tour concludes at Route 66, where you'll learn the lesser-known tragedies behind its former name, Bloody 66.

A professional guide leads the entire walk and shares recounts from staff members who have witnessed and even spoken to ghostly spirits. You can add a bonus extended tour to your booking for more bone-chilling stories and additional haunted locations. If you want to track paranormal activity yourself, you have the option to rent an EMF ghost detector during the tour, or take home a ghost plush as a Pasadena Ghost mascot. Guide tip is optional at checkout.

What’s included

• A professional guide leading the entire walk in English.
• thoroughly researched and accurate history of each haunted site.
• authentic local ghost stories and accounts of paranormal encounters from staff and visitors.
• the full mile-long route through Old Town Pasadena's seven most haunted stops.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Pasadena Ghosts

Is this one for you?The tour starts in Old Town Pasadena at 8 PM and covers the route on foot, so you don't need a car to reach the haunted sites—public transportation options are available nearby if you're staying elsewhere in the area. All fitness levels are welcome, though the walk is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

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Top questions

What is the Bunker Experience and why is it one of the most haunted stops?

The Bunker Experience is housed in one of Pasadena's oldest buildings, standing since 1901. Your guide shares the story of an evil entity that became trapped in the catacombs beneath it, and the horrific effects it had on those who came after—making it a centerpiece of the tour's paranormal history.

Can I rent equipment to detect ghosts during the tour?

Yes, you can rent an EMF ghost detector to track paranormal activity during the walk, or take home a ghost plush as a Pasadena Ghost mascot instead. Both are optional add-ons at checkout.

How long is the walk and what is the route like?

The tour covers a mile of Old Town Pasadena on foot over 60 minutes, moving between seven haunted stops including the Bunker Experience, Lucky Baldwin's Pub, the Chinatown Fire site, Central Park, a restaurant with reported spirit sightings, Castle Green, and Route 66.

What happened at the Chinatown Fire site that makes it haunted?

The Chinatown Fire was a tragic event in Pasadena's history. Your guide shares the dark history of this landmark and recounts what people today have reported to see, hear, and even smell from the hauntings that followed.

Is there a way to extend the tour with more ghost stories?

Yes, you can add a bonus extended tour to your booking, which offers even more bone-chilling ghost stories and additional haunted locations beyond the standard seven stops.

What makes Castle Green stand out as a haunted location?

Castle Green was once a luxury hotel for wealthy travelers but is now one of the most haunted buildings in the area. Your guide will share countless stories at this stop because the building is brimming with paranormal activity.