Salt Lake City Ghost Tour: haunted downtown walking

A mile of haunted ground, told by someone who knows the stories

A walking ghost tour through downtown Salt Lake City led by a local guide, covering a mile of haunted sites including the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse, Capitol Theater, Hotel Plandome, and Whiskey Street. The tour lasts about an hour and explores the city's darker history and paranormal legends without entering private buildings. All fees and taxes are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Salt Lake City's haunted sites

• Visit Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse
• See the Holiday Inn Express haunted facade
• Explore Capitol Theater's ghostly legends
• Discover eerie stories at the Walker Center
• Learn haunting history of the Judge Building
• Experience ghostly phenomena on Whiskey Street

The Experience

What makes Salt Lake City's downtown feel different after dark? The answer lives in the stories attached to its oldest buildings. This walking tour covers a mile of ground where the city's history turns eerie—starting with the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse, completed in 1905 and originally a post office, where Judge Ritter's stern presence is said to linger. From there, the route moves through sites like the Capitol Theater, built in 1913 as the Orpheum and now known among paranormal enthusiasts for the ghost of Dickie Duffin, and the Walker Center, a skyscraper whose shifting uses (bank, radio station, weather tower) have left behind their own restless legends.

The guide is a local storyteller who knows the city's darker chapters—the tragic events tied to the Judge Building, the turbulent saloon days that gave Whiskey Street its name, and the unsettling history concealed behind the Holiday Inn Express's welcoming facade. You'll stand on haunted ground at each stop, but the tour does not enter private buildings; the thrill comes from the stories and the weight of what happened at each location. The route is walkable and takes about an hour, moving through the historic district at a pace that lets the guide build each story without rushing.

All fees and taxes are included in the price. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you're not driving. The guide speaks English and leads the group through downtown's most storied blocks, turning the city's serene surface into something far more complex by the time you finish.

What’s included

All fees and taxes; a live English-speaking guide who knows Salt Lake City's paranormal history and darker stories.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Salt Lake City Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?The tour starts in downtown Salt Lake City and covers a mile on foot, so it works well if you're staying nearby or using public transportation—no car needed to reach the haunted sites or to move between stops.

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Top questions

What is the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse and why is it on this tour?

The Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse, completed in 1905, originally served as both a post office and courthouse. Judge Ritter presided there, and the building is said to hold lingering ghostly presences—it's one of the stops where the tour explores the city's paranormal history.

Can we go inside the buildings on the ghost tour?

No, the tour does not enter private buildings. Instead, you stand at each haunted site and hear the stories and history tied to it, experiencing the locations from the street and exterior spaces.

How long is the walk and what kind of fitness do I need?

The tour covers about a mile and lasts roughly an hour. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness; the tour is not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health. The route is wheelchair accessible.

What is Whiskey Street and why is it considered haunted?

Whiskey Street earned its name from the taverns, saloons, and breweries that filled the area in the late 1800s. Today it's notorious as one of downtown Salt Lake City's most haunted buildings, where staff and patrons frequently report eerie phenomena and ghostly encounters linked to its turbulent past.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour's content focuses on paranormal history and darker events, so consider whether the stories are appropriate for older children before booking.