San Francisco Chinatown Ghost Hunt with Professional Investigator
by The Haunt Ghost Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This 90-minute walking tour explores San Francisco Chinatown’s ghostly past and true crime history with a professional investigator. Starting near the Transamerica Pyramid, the guide leads the group through historic alleys and neighborhoods connected to Gold Rush cemeteries, old brothels, and gang wars. Participants use ghost hunting equipment, including individual EMF detectors, to investigate paranormal activity linked to unexplained deaths and murders. The route includes stops at sites related to scandalous murders, the former red light district, and Gold Rush hauntings. Along the way, the tour passes historic locations such as Jackson Square, Chinatown’s alleys, City Lights Booksellers, Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Grant Avenue, Portsmouth Square, and other landmarks. The guide shares stories about Chinatown’s gang conflicts and paranormal incidents throughout the walk. The tour is suitable for ages 12 and older due to mature topics including serial killers and brothels. It is wheelchair accessible but involves two moderate hills; participants with mobility concerns should inquire in advance. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Transamerica Pyramid
The tour begins near the Transamerica Pyramid, where the guide shares accounts of buried bodies and old ships in the surrounding area.
10 min
The Haunt Ghost Tours
Wild SF Tours operates the Haunted SF tour, providing the professional guide and organizing the ghost hunt.
Jackson Square
This stop covers the old Gold Rush district and includes stories of hauntings reported in the 1800s.
10 min
Chinatown
The tour continues through Chinatown with tales involving the old red light district, murders, gang wars, and related ghost stories.
10 min
City Lights Booksellers
The group walks by this historic bookstore known for its literary significance.
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
Participants pass by this historic cathedral located in Chinatown.
Chinatown Alleys
The guide leads the group through Chinatown’s narrow alleys, sites of many stories and reputed hauntings.
Tin How Temple
The group walks by this historic location.
Grant Avenue
The group walks along Grant Avenue, a main thoroughfare in Chinatown.
Portsmouth Square
The participants walk by Portsmouth Square, a park with historical relevance in Chinatown.
Jack Kerouac Alley
The tour continues past this small alley named after the writer Jack Kerouac.
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
The route includes walking past this well-known fortune cookie factory.
Vesuvio Cafe
The group walks by this historic location.
Sing Fat Co. building
The guide points out this historic building during the walk.
The Speakeasy
The tour goes by The Speakeasy, a location with historic significance.
Comfort Women Statue - San Francisco
Participants walk by this statue commemorating comfort women.
St. Mary's Square
The group passes St. Mary's Square, a small park in the area.
EscapeSF
The walk goes by EscapeSF, a local attraction.
Bank of Canton
The tour passes the historic Bank of Canton building.
Vital Tea Leaf
Participants walk past Vital Tea Leaf, a tea shop in Chinatown.
Hop Sing Tong Building
The guide points out the Hop Sing Tong Building during the tour.
Red Blossom Tea Company
The route includes walking by the Red Blossom Tea Company.
Wai Hing Imports
The group passes Wai Hing Imports, a Chinatown business.
Terracotta Army Mural
The tour goes by the Terracotta Army Mural, a public artwork.
The Street of the Painted Balconies
Participants walk past this street known for its decorated balconies.
+ 2 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
Our paranormal investigation meets at the two flagpoles at the foot of the Transamerica Pyramid, at the corner of Montgomery and Washington Streets.
End point
We will end in Chinatown, 3.5 blocks away from where we began. Post-tour, we recommend a visit to the historic dive bar Li Po Lounge (a favorite of Anthony Bourdain's) for their potent Chinese mai tais.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Francisco Chinatown Ghost Hunt with Professional Investigator
by The Haunt Ghost Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This 90-minute walking tour explores San Francisco Chinatown’s ghostly past and true crime history with a professional investigator. Starting near the Transamerica Pyramid, the guide leads the group through historic alleys and neighborhoods connected to Gold Rush cemeteries, old brothels, and gang wars. Participants use ghost hunting equipment, including individual EMF detectors, to investigate paranormal activity linked to unexplained deaths and murders. The route includes stops at sites related to scandalous murders, the former red light district, and Gold Rush hauntings. Along the way, the tour passes historic locations such as Jackson Square, Chinatown’s alleys, City Lights Booksellers, Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Grant Avenue, Portsmouth Square, and other landmarks. The guide shares stories about Chinatown’s gang conflicts and paranormal incidents throughout the walk. The tour is suitable for ages 12 and older due to mature topics including serial killers and brothels. It is wheelchair accessible but involves two moderate hills; participants with mobility concerns should inquire in advance. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Transamerica Pyramid
The tour begins near the Transamerica Pyramid, where the guide shares accounts of buried bodies and old ships in the surrounding area.
10 min
The Haunt Ghost Tours
Wild SF Tours operates the Haunted SF tour, providing the professional guide and organizing the ghost hunt.
Jackson Square
This stop covers the old Gold Rush district and includes stories of hauntings reported in the 1800s.
10 min
Chinatown
The tour continues through Chinatown with tales involving the old red light district, murders, gang wars, and related ghost stories.
10 min
City Lights Booksellers
The group walks by this historic bookstore known for its literary significance.
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
Participants pass by this historic cathedral located in Chinatown.
Chinatown Alleys
The guide leads the group through Chinatown’s narrow alleys, sites of many stories and reputed hauntings.
Tin How Temple
The group walks by this historic location.
Grant Avenue
The group walks along Grant Avenue, a main thoroughfare in Chinatown.
Portsmouth Square
The participants walk by Portsmouth Square, a park with historical relevance in Chinatown.
Jack Kerouac Alley
The tour continues past this small alley named after the writer Jack Kerouac.
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
The route includes walking past this well-known fortune cookie factory.
Vesuvio Cafe
The group walks by this historic location.
Sing Fat Co. building
The guide points out this historic building during the walk.
The Speakeasy
The tour goes by The Speakeasy, a location with historic significance.
Comfort Women Statue - San Francisco
Participants walk by this statue commemorating comfort women.
St. Mary's Square
The group passes St. Mary's Square, a small park in the area.
EscapeSF
The walk goes by EscapeSF, a local attraction.
Bank of Canton
The tour passes the historic Bank of Canton building.
Vital Tea Leaf
Participants walk past Vital Tea Leaf, a tea shop in Chinatown.
Hop Sing Tong Building
The guide points out the Hop Sing Tong Building during the tour.
Red Blossom Tea Company
The route includes walking by the Red Blossom Tea Company.
Wai Hing Imports
The group passes Wai Hing Imports, a Chinatown business.
Terracotta Army Mural
The tour goes by the Terracotta Army Mural, a public artwork.
The Street of the Painted Balconies
Participants walk past this street known for its decorated balconies.
+ 2 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
Our paranormal investigation meets at the two flagpoles at the foot of the Transamerica Pyramid, at the corner of Montgomery and Washington Streets.
End point
We will end in Chinatown, 3.5 blocks away from where we began. Post-tour, we recommend a visit to the historic dive bar Li Po Lounge (a favorite of Anthony Bourdain's) for their potent Chinese mai tais.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.