San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette｜United States

Ready to explore the haunted heart of Silicon Valley? Join San Jose's top-rated ghost tour for a one-mile walking journey through the city's historic streets, where forgotten tragedies and enduring ghost stories come alive after dark. Operating nightly, year-round, this outdoor experience is led by passionate local guides who know San Jose's neighborhoods, history, and folklore firsthand, bringing the city's mysterious past to life through captivating storytelling. Along the way, you'll uncover chilling tales inspired by documented history—all without entering any buildings.

Your haunted adventure includes stops at Park Avenue, one of downtown's oldest corridors where historic buildings have given rise to stories of unexplained encounters and lingering spirits. You'll also visit the historic Fairmont Hotel, a landmark known for reports of ghostly apparitions and unexplained activity, stand outside Splash Bar, where staff and patrons have shared accounts of strange late-night experiences, and stop at the San Jose Improv, housed in a historic vaudeville-era building connected to local tales of mysterious footsteps and unseen presences. Each location reveals another fascinating chapter of San Jose's history, where fact and folklore intertwine beneath the city's modern skyline.

Whether you're captivated by history, fascinated by the paranormal, or simply looking for a memorable night out, this immersive ghost tour offers an unforgettable blend of authentic history and eerie storytelling. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate outings, family gatherings, and special events, it's a unique experience that brings people together through San Jose's haunted past. Proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-owned and women and minority-led, our tours invite you to discover why some of the city's oldest secrets are still said to linger in the shadows.