Unless you’re a history buff, history tours can sometimes feel a bit dry and stuffy. Instead, opt for this Walking Ghost Tour in Tampa that adds a mysterious touch to the city’s past, making for a scary-good time. You’ll see places such as the Tampa Theatre, Old City Hall, and other landmarks and streets where the true stories are sure to give you chills.

Hear about Tampa’s haunted history at one of the spookiest times—at night
Your guide knows the best ways around the city to fit more into your time
A late-night start time allows for you to grab dinner before you meet
Everyone’s welcome on this walking tour—even pets

What To Expect

Tampa Theatre

First stop is the Tampa Theatre, a stunning example of Mediterranean Revival architecture that has enchanted audiences since 1926. With its opulent interior, featuring ornate plasterwork and a faux-starlit sky ceiling, the theater is also known for its ghostly legends, including reports of eerie noises and spectral apparitions that add an intriguing layer of supernatural mystery to its storied past.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Once the tallest building in Florida, The Floridan Palace began construction in 1926 – this hotel held prestigious accommodations to cater to the upper class of society. It survived a world war, the Great Depression, and mafia conspiracies…. Hear the eerie tales of what still haunts the grounds today.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

Here is the site of the old Federal Courthouse, constructed in the late 1800s. It was here that a prolific Mafia gangster testified against his fellow criminals. While he wasn’t murdered on the grounds – his spirit is still intimately connected. Find out more on this haunted trek through Tampa.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old City Hall

Many visitors report experiencing an uneasy feeling of being watched. Some say a young woman in a white dress lingers here and the ghosts of former Mayors. Hear the spooky tales of unexplained encounters.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Kennedy Boulevard & North Marion Street

In the 1800s the Old Florida House Hotel stood here. During a severe epidemic of Yellow Fever, the hotel became a place of quarantine. The exact number of those who died at the old Florida House Hotel will never be known. One thing that is for certain is that they do not want to be forgotten about….
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

811 N Franklin St

This creepy location has a way of harnessing negative energy and drawing in malevolent spirits. Innocent bystanders report hearing screams or the banging on boarded up windows when passing by. On some silent nights others have sworn to hear crying or a voice whispering for help. Listen to other eerie sightings and spooky haunts of this historic building.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Include

Professional and Courteous Guides
Intensely researched true stories of haunted history
Documented accounts of historic hauntings

Exclude

Gratuities
Food and Drink
Motorized Transportation