Ghosts of River City Tour

There's something different about Jacksonville after dark. The streets grow quieter, the old buildings take on a different appearance, and the St. Johns River continues its slow journey through a city with more history than most people realize.

And somewhere among that history are stories that refuse to be forgotten.

Welcome to Ghosts of River City, Ghost City Tours' family-friendly walking ghost tour through the haunted history of Jacksonville, Florida.

Long before Jacksonville became the sprawling city we know today, it was a small settlement along the St. Johns River. Over the generations, it grew into a bustling port, survived the hardships of war, endured devastating epidemics, and watched much of its downtown disappear in one of the most destructive fires in American history.

Through it all, the city collected its share of mysteries, strange tales, and legends about people who may have never quite left.

On Ghosts of River City, you'll discover a side of Jacksonville that most visitors never get to see. Your guide will introduce you to the people, events, and ghost stories that make the city's past so fascinating. Along the way, you'll hear accounts of unexplained encounters, lingering spirits, and the mysteries that have become part of Jacksonville's local folklore.

Some of these stories have their roots in documented history. Others live on because people continue to tell them.

We'll leave it up to you to decide what you believe.

A little history. A little mystery. And maybe a ghost or two.

Ghosts of River City is designed for families, curious kids, and adults who appreciate a good ghost story. We focus on entertaining storytelling, fascinating history, and spooky tales that are fun without being overly frightening.

Whether you're visiting Jacksonville for the first time or you've lived in the River City your entire life, this tour offers a different way to experience its history.

You don't have to believe in ghosts to have a good time.

But if you hear footsteps behind you when nobody's there, don't say we didn't warn you.