The verdict
Our pick
San Francisco Chinatown: Ghost Hunt Tour with EMF Gear★ 4.81 (937) · 1h 30m
Best price
San Francisco Ghost Tour: Gold Rush & Nob Hill Hauntings★ 4.58 (322) · 1h 30m
Top rated
San Francisco: Ghost Hunt Walking Tour with Storyteller Guide★ 4.99 (190) · 1h 30m–2h
San Francisco Ghost Walk: Transamerica Pyramid & ChinatownA private walking tour through San Francisco's historic districts after dark, led by a professional local guide who reveals the city's mysterious past and cultural legacy. The route passes the Transamerica Pyramid, Jackson Square and Chinatown's atmospheric alleyways, where tales of the Gold Rush era and vanished civilizations blend with local folklore. You receive an EMF meter and collectible sticker; the tour runs about 90 minutes and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want the full attention of a guide who can adjust the pace and stops to your interests, rather than moving with a larger group through the same route. The 90-minute length fits an evening outing without consuming your whole night, and the EMF meter turns you from a listener into an active participant in the ghost-hunting experience.
North Beach San Francisco: Ghost Tour & Full Italian MealYou walk through North Beach for three hours with a guide who knows the neighborhood's ghost stories and its food history. You get a full Italian meal—starting at the oldest restaurant in the area, moving through focaccia and pizza stops, and ending with dessert—without arranging reservations or deciding where to eat. The route includes a quick detour into Chinatown's haunted streets and stories tied to real events: the Gold Rush, the Beatnik era, and crimes that shaped the district. You leave full and with a different sense of the neighborhood than you'd get from a standard walking tour.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full dinner and a real sense of North Beach's history without planning the route, choosing restaurants, or deciding what to order—the guide handles the pacing and the stories, and the meal is already built in.
Ghost Tour San Francisco — what to know before booking
This guide compares 5 bookable options for Ghost Tour San Francisco, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 26. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1,503 traveler reviews.
4 of the 5 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ghost Tour San Francisco cost?
Prices start at US$ 26. There are 5 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 4 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
San Francisco Chinatown: Ghost Hunt Tour with EMF Gear is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 937 reviews.
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