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San Francisco Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghostly Gold Rush Tour
4.9
54 Ratings
San Francisco
Experience the chilling history of San Francisco’s Gold Rush era on this haunted pub crawl. Explore haunted locations, meet ghostly figures, and enjoy a drink or two.
Experience the chilling history of San Francisco’s Gold Rush era on this haunted pub crawl. Explore haunted locations, meet ghostly figures, and enjoy a drink or two.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jackson Square - The only section of downtown San Francisco that withstood the 1906 Earthquake and Fire, Jackson Square Historic District boasts the City’s oldest commercial structures.
- The Old Ship Saloon - A San Francisco landmark for 170 years, The Old Ship invites you to enjoy a drink while discussing the vengeful spirits rumored to…
- Jackson Square - The only section of downtown San Francisco that withstood the 1906 Earthquake and Fire, Jackson Square Historic District boasts the City’s oldest commercial structures.
- The Old Ship Saloon - A San Francisco landmark for 170 years, The Old Ship invites you to enjoy a drink while discussing the vengeful spirits rumored to inhabit the bar’s cellar.
- North Beach - Once dubbed “The Devil’s Acre” during the Gold Rush era, the southern part of this neighborhood continues to be a hub of indulgence and vice. Some of those wayward souls are said to still roam the streets, even in the afterlife…
- Chinatown - Since its establishment in the 1840s, Chinatown has been rich in legend. Listen to some of the poignant tales that continue to be told today.
- Lion’s Den Lounge and Bar - During the 1940s, the golden era of Chinatown nightlife, a lounge with the same name and theme existed here. Since its reopening in June 2021, it has been reportedly haunted by several spirits.
What's Included
- Experienced guide sharing ghost stories, true crime, and dark history.
- Experienced guide sharing ghost stories, true crime, and dark history.
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
This bar hop and ghost tour guides you through the most historic sites of Gold Rush-era San Francisco.
The journey begins in Jackson Square, the only downtown area to withstand the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. From there, it crosses the notorious “Devil’s Acre” and concludes in the iconic Chinatown. Here, participants will encounter the spirits of desperate…
This bar hop and ghost tour guides you through the most historic sites of Gold Rush-era San Francisco.
The journey begins in Jackson Square, the only downtown area to withstand the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. From there, it crosses the notorious “Devil’s Acre” and concludes in the iconic Chinatown. Here, participants will encounter the spirits of desperate miners, forlorn women, and shanghaied sailors, along with a serial killer or two.
Unlike typical ghost tours, this experience includes entry into four haunted locations where, if desired, participants can enjoy a different kind of spirit.
Can’t find a suitable date? Contact us for information on private group tours.
21+ Drinks are not included.
Location
Barbarossa Lounge
Montgomery Street
Meet at Barbarossa Lounge. Feel free to order drinks at the bar!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(54 Ratings)
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Mixiepixie
Apr 16, 2026
Walk with Spirits San Francisco - Jamie was brilliant! He made the whole experience come to life and I learned some fascinating things about San Francisco. I must also state that I was slightly concerned about the walking as I use a walking stick - I need not have been concerned and Jamie also checked if I was able to manage. A big five stars! I’d love to repeat next time I visit!
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F4123zsjenniferh
Dec 7, 2025
Epically fun - would do it again! - Jamie was AMAZING - it was an epic night of fun! He not only introduced us to new bars we’d never been to, but his deep knowledge of the history of San Francisco was beyond impressive - especially related to the occult and creepy and sometimes downright unbelievable events that shaped the incredible city we are fortunate enough to live in. It was fun, educational and left us wanting more! We will be back. Highly recommend to both out of towers and locals for a super fun and informative night out!
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R3965ydallisonb
Nov 1, 2025
Fun host, great experience! - Our guide was a born and raised local who had lots of neat stories and history of the city! We stopped at 3 of the oldest pubs in the city. Great experience!
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Tvlagtkelly
Oct 26, 2025
I Recommend This Haunted Tour! - We just went on the Walk With Spirit SF Haunted Pub Crawl with Jamie as our guide. I love all things scary and this tour exceeded my expectations! Jamie made the tour. His knowledge of history and in particular, haunted history was amazing… he is a great story teller! If you’re looking for a good haunted experience with the added plus of a pub crawl, this is your tour. Thanks Jamie!
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322miljah
Oct 18, 2025
So much fun! - I had a great evening on this pub crawl! The stories were super engaging, the stops were interesting, and I ended up learning a lot about San Francisco’s darker history. Fun, informative, and definitely worth checking out!
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Jen_d
Sep 5, 2025
Fun way to experience San Francisco - Had a great time checking out a few different places around San Francisco. Each bar was very different, so it was cool to get a variety. We ended the night in China Town when the tour ended, and our group was having such a good time we stayed and had some more drinks!
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Erica_f
Aug 20, 2025
Jamie the tour guide was... - Jamie the tour guide was great! As an SF native I learned a lot about that part of the city. My family was visiting from LA and they really enjoyed it.
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Emily_f
Aug 10, 2025
Get Out There, Get After It, and Get Spooky - This haunted pub crawl is one of the most unique experiences in SF. The tour winds through four bars (where you can grab a drink and some food) and several other spots -- most are haunted, and all have a rich and eerie history. Our tour guide, Jamie, was a great storyteller and consummate SF expert. He engaged with all of the guests, welcomed any and all of our questions, and had knowledge about SF far beyond just the tour's spooky stories. I recommend this tour to tourists and Bay Area locals alike. You're sure to have a fun evening and learn something new.
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Cynthiahe7843bj
Jul 20, 2025
Fun for locals too! - We are a group of locals and booked a private tour for a birthday. We had so much fun!! Very cool to do something different and learn some interesting things about our city over some drinks. Jamie was our tour guide and was awesome. Everyone wants to do it again!
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Daniel_v
Jul 17, 2025
Not good - Pub tour but the tour guide was “California sober” and explained how drinking is worst then the pot he smokes which might be true but he seemed kind of aloof and high during our tour.. Also, I asked couple questions and he literally made up answer to one of my questions (I took another walking tour and found out real answer). Last thing, the guide was super loud so people would look at us when in a bar and he would rudely point them out saying he knew they were just looking at us because they wanted to be at our table. My eyes rolled with theirs. I rarely give bad reviews but can’t recommend this one.
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