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Pythian Castle Ghost Tour: Springfield's Haunted History
4.1
148 Ratings
Springfield
Would you opt to spend your afterlife in a castle if given the option? It seems a number of its former inhabitants from various historical eras have made that very choice. Among them, some are benign and gentle, and some, not quite so.
Would you opt to spend your afterlife in a castle if given the option? It seems a number of its former inhabitants from various historical eras have made that very choice. Among them, some are benign and gentle, and some, not quite so.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pythian Castle - After check-in, guest enjoy castle lobby. Then our experienced guides set the scene with history and previous photographic evidence. Encouraging you to capture your own along the way. They continue through the castle trying to elicit spirits with various historical triggers. EVP’s sessions will take place as well as prior EVP’s…
- Pythian Castle - After check-in, guest enjoy castle lobby. Then our experienced guides set the scene with history and previous photographic evidence. Encouraging you to capture your own along the way. They continue through the castle trying to elicit spirits with various historical triggers. EVP’s sessions will take place as well as prior EVP’s captured will be shared. Tour includes ballroom, basement, POW cells, tunnel, dungeons and more.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Recommended for child aged 8 and older
- Wheelchair accessible to main floor only. Stair access to upper and lower levels.
- Your reservation will be held digitally at check in. No paper confirmation required.
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Recommended for child aged 8 and older
- Wheelchair accessible to main floor only. Stair access to upper and lower levels.
- Your reservation will be held digitally at check in. No paper confirmation required.
- Minimum age is 5 years
Location
1451 E Pythian St
East Pythian Street
Guest will check in at castle entrance.
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
4.1
(148 Ratings)
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Irismv6318wl
Apr 2, 2025
Only seen 1 ghost! - Had a great time. Learned a lot of history. Only seen 1 possible ghost and got a picture. It was a very cool experience and would go again.
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F3966bwjamesl
Dec 28, 2024
PYTHIAN CASTLE IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE. - THIS TOUR WAS AMAZING THE TOUR GUIDE WAS A VERY ENERGETIC AND FUNNY YOUNG LADY. IT WAS INFORMATIVE AND HAD A GOOD PACE THEY REALLY MADE IT A GOOD TIME AND HELPED EVERYONE HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE IN MY OPINION.
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Leondrea_h
Nov 24, 2024
Our guide - Our guide Tif was great. She was very enthusiastic and informative. She made our time at the castle alot of fun. Will definitely go back.
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L6842chronaldk
Mar 1, 2025
Castle is fascinating, yet "ghost tour" was a bit odd. - We were there for the castle and would have enjoyed seeing the castle even more in the daylight. For my wife and I, the history of the castle was fascinating and we would love to have seen it all!
The "ghost" portion of the tour was a negative for me and a few others, yet many others loved the idea of the possibility of ghosts in the castle. I myself feel that the orbs were nothing more than lighting in a dusty environment. I would recommend the tour of the castle during the day, other events such as escape rooms, proms, weddings, etc. yet I would never do a "ghost tour" again.
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Watsonbarefield
Mar 11, 2025
Castle Tour - Good evening. There were some scary parts. Be forewarned there are lots of stairs. Our tour ran late at night and we didn’t get out till after 10pm. There was a great tour guide.
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Schabuszta
Mar 11, 2025
Nice diversion for an hour or so - Pro: It is an amazing building and it was enjoyable to tour. Presentation was prepared well. Easy and safe location to find. A night tour of the castle seems like the perfect time of day.
Con: It was a bit over priced for the few locations viewed out of the 50 rooms in the castle. It would be much better if more rooms were part of the tour. As for the ghostly residents …. none were viewed on this occasion.
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X223aumichaelw
Jan 3, 2025
History and ghosts - If you like old buildings and a good story, visit the castle. If you want to encounter spirits and need a good scare visit the castle. If you like history of this great state visit the castle. The guides are great and well informed of all things that this building has been through.
Had a great time.
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Ronald_m
Nov 27, 2024
After booking the tour, I... - After booking the tour, I received promotional email with an offer of $25 off first Time guest. Could not find a way to redeem. I probably will not use you again and will pass this information on to any willing to listen
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Kimberw1
Nov 23, 2024
Loved the location. Smaller groups would be better! - Love the location and the tour guide wa informative. Wish we could’ve seen some of the room upstairs. Unfortunately the people in the tour were disrespectful to the memory of the place and the ghosts which lessened the enjoyment and I felt like were disrespectful to the tour guide which was annoying. The location definitely is interesting and would love to know more history but I think smaller groups would be much more beneficial
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Corey_w
Nov 24, 2024
Could be great! - This could be a very cool experience, my daughter and I went on a saturday night. It was very busy and over booked in my opinion. There were about 60 people, they did split us up. If this place is haunted, no one would know with the amount of people on tour. All in all a cool place for 20$ id like to do it again when alot less busy. Less talky more epxploring and listening!
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