St. Paul Ghost Tour: 1 Mile of Haunted History

Walk St. Paul's Most Haunted Streets After Dark

A guided ghost tour of St. Paul covers one mile of the city's most haunted landmarks, from Forepaugh's Mansion to the F. Scott Fitzgerald House, led by a knowledgeable local guide. The tour visits eight historic sites with documented spectral activity and dark histories spanning over 2,000 years. All fees and taxes are included. The tour is wheelchair accessible and runs about an hour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore haunted St. Paul landmarks

• Visit Forepaugh’s Mansion
• Tour Stuart House
• Explore Cochran Park
• See Nathan Hale Park Statue
• Visit Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House
• View Madame Clifford Statue
• Tour Chauncey-Griggs Mansion
• Visit William Butler House
• See F. Scott Fitzgerald House

The experience

One mile of haunted ground takes you through St. Paul's shadowy past, starting at Forepaugh's Mansion: a grand estate where tragic events and profound loss have left behind spectral whispers and ghostly apparitions in its lavish halls. From there, the tour moves to Stuart House, the oldest residence on Summit Avenue, built in 1858 and home to a restless spirit said to linger in its timeworn rooms. You'll pass through Cochran Park, established in 1926, where the spirits of children are rumored to haunt the shadows around the pool area, their presence adding an eerie layer to the park's history.

The guide leads you to the Nathan Hale Park Statue, unveiled in 1907 by the Daughters of the American Revolution, where eerie whispers and spectral sightings have been reported. The Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House, the second oldest home on Summit Avenue and built in 1863, stands as another stop marked by accounts of ghostly apparitions and unexplained noises. You'll also encounter the Madame Clifford Statue, a peculiar monument linked to sightings of a female apparition dressed in 1920s attire, and the Chauncey-Griggs Mansion, built in 1885, where a maid from the early 20th century is said to haunt the opulent rooms.

The final stops include the William Butler House (also known as "The Lemon Meringue House"), and the F. Scott Fitzgerald House, where the famous author lived in the early 20th century. Visitors have reported unsettling sightings of Fitzgerald's apparition and unexplained whispers echoing through the halls. Although you won't enter private properties, the eerie atmosphere of these historic sites is vivid enough to send chills down your spine as the guide uncovers the chilling stories of murder, mayhem, and restless spirits that define St. Paul's historic district.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• a knowledgeable local guide leading the tour in English.
• access to eight historic haunted sites across one mile of St. Paul's dark history.

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day at 20:00 and 21:00, from US$ 26 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 20:00 and 21:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to3h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Twin City Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?The tour departs from St. Paul's historic district and covers the route on foot, so you don't need a car to reach the haunted sites: ideal if you're staying downtown or relying on public transit nearby. The fixed one-hour route and included guide mean the evening unfolds without you having to research the stories or navigate between locations yourself.

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Top questions

What exactly is Forepaugh's Mansion and why is it considered one of St. Paul's most haunted sites?

Forepaugh's Mansion is a grand estate in St. Paul where tragic events and profound loss have left behind reports of spectral whispers and ghostly apparitions in its lavish halls and shadowy corners, making it a centerpiece of the tour's haunted history.

Can I actually go inside any of the mansions and historic homes on this tour?

No, the tour does not enter private properties, but the guide shares the documented stories and ghostly lore of each site from the street and exterior areas, creating an eerie atmosphere without requiring interior access.

How long does the ghost tour take and how far do you walk?

The tour covers one mile of haunted ground and lasts about an hour, moving between eight historic sites across St. Paul's most spectral landmarks.

Is this tour suitable if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible to visitors with mobility needs. However, it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, as the walk covers a full mile.

What makes the F. Scott Fitzgerald House significant on this tour?

The F. Scott Fitzgerald House is the final stop and holds literary significance as the early 20th-century home of the famous author, but it is also renowned for eerie occurrences including reported sightings of Fitzgerald's apparition and unexplained whispers throughout the halls.

Does the tour operate in all weather, and what time of day does it run?

The tour is described as an evening experience through St. Paul's haunted streets. Specific departure times and weather policies are not detailed in the tour information, so confirm those details when booking.