Ghost Tours in Florida
HAUNTED HISTORY • SPANISH COLONIAL LEGENDS • THE SUNSHINE STATE'S DARKEST SECRETS
HAUNTED HISTORY • SPANISH COLONIAL LEGENDS • THE SUNSHINE STATE'S DARKEST SECRETS
Centuries of Spanish Conquest, Pirate Legends, and Tropical Tragedy
Florida's haunted history stretches back over 500 years, making it home to some of America's oldest ghost stories. From the nation's oldest continuously occupied city, St. Augustine, to the tropical paradise of Key West with its pirate past, Florida's paranormal activity is as diverse as its landscape. Spanish conquistadors, Caribbean pirates, Civil War soldiers, and victims of devastating hurricanes have all left their mark on the Sunshine State.
500+ years of haunted history in St. Augustine
Caribbean buccaneers who never left the Keys
Storms that left countless spirits behind
Battlefields with restless Native American spirits
Unique hauntings found nowhere else
Coastal beacons with spectral keepers
Explore haunted history across the Sunshine State
Discover the dark secrets and paranormal stories of Key West on our award-winning ghost tours.
Think Key West is all sunshine and margaritas? Think again. After the sun goes down, the ghosts come out, and they don't always play nice. If you're looking for something a little more intense, a little more disturbing, and a lot more unforgettable, Ghost City Tours' Adults-Only Ghost Tour is the haunted experience you've been waiting for.
Looking for an exciting way to spend your evening in Key West? Whether you're traveling with kids, your partner, or your closest friends, the Ghosts of Key West Tour is the perfect mix of spooky fun and fascinating history for everyone. This top-rated, all-ages ghost tour has been delighting guests since 2021, earning a glowing 4.8-star rating and winning the hearts of tens of thousands of visitors.
Looking for the ultimate night out in Key West? One that blends laughter, local legends, spine-tingling hauntings, and ice-cold cocktails? Welcome to the Haunted Pub Crawl by Ghost City Tours, the highest-rated pub crawl in Key West since 2021, with a glowing 4.8-star rating and tens of thousands of delighted (and slightly terrified) guests who came for the drinks and stayed for the ghosts.
Discover the dark secrets and paranormal stories of St. Augustine on our award-winning ghost tours.
Looking for something fun, thrilling, and totally unforgettable to do in St. Augustine after dark? The Ghosts of St. Augustine Tour is the #1 rated family-friendly ghost tour in town, earning a near-perfect 4.9-star rating and the trust of hundreds of thousands of guests since 2020. It's the perfect blend of spooky storytelling, rich history, and light-hearted chills that will leave your entire group talking about it long after the tour ends.
Looking for the perfect way to spend a night out in St. Augustine? One that combines delicious drinks, ghost stories, and historic haunts in a city that's brimming with centuries of secrets? Welcome to the Haunted Pub Crawl by Ghost City Tours, the city's highest-rated haunted pub crawl since 2020, with a glowing 4.7-star rating and tens of thousands of thrilled guests who came for the drinks and stayed for the ghosts.
If you're the type who craves ghost stories with depth, darkness, and a touch of the macabre, this is the tour you've been waiting for.
Ancient History, Pirate Tales, and Tropical Tragedy
St. Augustine, founded in 1565, is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States. With over 450 years of history—including Spanish colonial rule, British occupation, and American expansion—the city has witnessed countless conflicts, executions, and tragedies. The Spanish fortress Castillo de San Marcos, ancient cemeteries, and colonial buildings are said to host spirits from every era. No other American city has such a long, unbroken haunted history.
Florida's extensive coastline and the Florida Keys were once prime hunting grounds for Caribbean pirates and the site of countless shipwrecks. From Blackbeard to José Gaspar, legendary pirates terrorized these waters, and many met their end here. The shallow reefs surrounding the Keys have claimed hundreds of ships over the centuries, and ghostly apparitions of drowned sailors are commonly reported. Key West's pirate heritage infuses the island with spectral buccaneers still searching for buried treasure.
Florida has endured some of the deadliest hurricanes in American history. The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane killed over 400 people in the Keys, many of whom were never recovered. The 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane claimed at least 2,500 lives. These catastrophic storms left behind not just physical devastation, but countless spirits of those who perished. Residents and visitors report paranormal activity that intensifies during hurricane season, as if the storms awaken the memories of past tragedies.
Florida was the site of the three Seminole Wars—the longest and most costly Indian Wars in American history. Thousands died in brutal conflicts, forced relocations, and guerrilla warfare throughout Florida's swamps and forests. Native American burial grounds and battlefields are scattered across the state, and many report encounters with spirits from this dark chapter of history. The Everglades, where Seminole warriors made their last stands, is considered one of the most spiritually active locations in Florida.
Book your Florida ghost tour and discover the Sunshine State's darkest history