Little Rock Ghost Tours

Little Rock has more than two centuries of history as Arkansas's capital, from Quapaw lands on the Arkansas River to a killing on the State House floor in 1837, the Civil War, and the Brooks-Baxter War of 1874. That history has produced its share of ghost stories, from shadowy figures reported at Mount Holly Cemetery to the man in a Homburg hat described at the Hornibrook Mansion. Some stories are tied to documented events; others are local legends and accounts told by people who experienced them. Whether the city is haunted is something you can decide for yourself.

Ghosts of Old Little Rock is our family-friendly tour for all ages, an entertaining discovery of Little Rock's people, history, and folklore, with age-appropriate ghost stories. The Dead Have Their Reasons is our adults-only tour (16+), which goes deeper into the city's darker history, from political violence and troubled lives to unsettling legends and reported hauntings. The two tours tell different stories. Adults-only means mature historical content, not a drinking tour, gore, or a deliberately terrifying experience.

No. Both are walking ghost tours on the city's streets. They don't include admission to the Old State House, the MacArthur Museum, Mount Holly Cemetery, or any hotel, house, church, bar, or other building, and there are no paranormal investigations involved. The Hornibrook Mansion is a bed and breakfast with overnight guests, so we view it from the street.

No. Little Rock's history of slavery, segregation, and the 1957 desegregation of Central High School, when nine Black students faced mobs to attend class, is real history about people who lived it, and many of them are still with us. Central High is a National Historic Site, and we talk about that history accurately when it's part of the city's story. We never turn it into a ghost story or a source of scares.

Our research begins with the actual history of a place. We don't invent murders, deaths, or hauntings, and we'll always tell you which parts of a story come from the historical record and which come from legend or reported encounters.

Yes. All Ghost City Tours are walking tours led by a professional Ambassador, so you experience historic places as they were meant to be experienced.

Comfortable walking shoes and clothing for the weather. Little Rock summer evenings are often hot and humid well after dark, so bring water. Winter nights can turn cold, so bring a jacket, and an umbrella if there's a chance of rain.

If you complete your tour and don't love it, let us know within 24 hours and we'll give you your money back. The guarantee applies to tours completed in full; it doesn't cover no-shows, early departures, or a tour being scarier (or less scary) than expected. We also offer a Best Price Guarantee when you book directly with us.

You'll receive exact meeting point details in your confirmation email.