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San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

Guided one-mile San Jose ghost walk with stops at Winchester Mystery House and San Jose State University

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour
Service animals welcome

In San Jose, a walking ghost tour led by an expert local guide will take you through eerie streets where history and hauntings meet. You will traverse about a mile of haunted terrain, stopping at historic sites as your guide shares chilling accounts of spectral apparitions and the disturbing events that shaped this once-bloody metropolis.

Along the way you will visit the haunted grounds of San Jose State University and the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House, and pass landmarks such as the Sainte Claire Hotel and Park Avenue, all of which echo with tales of death and devastation. Although entry into private buildings isn't allowed, you will still be surrounded by stories and sights that bring the city's darker past to life. Gather your courage and prepare for an evening of spooky tales and encounters that will make you question what lies beyond the living.

Why Visit

  • Expert local guide with in-depth San Jose ghost history knowledge
  • Ghost walking tour covering a mile of haunted city terrain
  • Winchester Mystery House and San Jose State University stops
  • Sainte Claire Hotel and Park Avenue haunted tragedy narratives

What's included

  • Chilling stories
  • Local guide

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Gratuity

    Accessibility

    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible to strollers
    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by San Jose Ghosts

    Location

    Departure point

    154 Paseo de San Carlos, Paseo de San Carlos 154, Central San Jose, San Jose, CA, 95112
    Meet your guide under the arch at 154 Paseo de San Carlos, San Jose, CA 95112. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures T-Shirt and carrying a Lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

    End point

    San Jose Improv, S Second St 62, Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA, 95113
    Our tour concludes at San Jose Improv where our guide will share haunting stories before sending you on your way.

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