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The best Los Angeles ghost tours

Haunted Hollywood Boulevard walks, a ghost hunt with real gear, an adults-only tour, a Downtown true crime walk and a Santa Monica tour: here is how to pick a ghost tour in Los Angeles, with honest advice on hearing the guide on a busy street, tours that are more history than scares, and age limits.

By the Things to Do in Los Angeles editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 22 October 2026

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A full moon over an old church and graveyard at night

Short answer The best Los Angeles ghost tour for most people is Terrors of Tinseltown, a 1-hour walk past the haunted spots of Hollywood Boulevard, from €24 and rated 4.8 from 54 reviews. For a longer night, take the 2-hour Dead of Night walk. For true crime, take the 3-hour Downtown murder mystery tour. Most tours are walks with stories, not jump scares.

Our 6 picks for a ghost tour in Los Angeles

Four Hollywood walks first, then Downtown and Santa Monica.

Los Angeles ghost tours compared

Los Angeles ghost tours compared
Tour From Duration Group size Pickup Free cancellation Who it suits Why we picked it
Terrors of Tinseltown Hollywood ghost walk 4.8 (54) €24
per person		 1 hour Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance First-timers and short evenings The most-reviewed ghost tour here: 4.8 from 54 reviews, from €24.
Dead of Night Hollywood ghost walk 4.6 (8) €27
per person		 2 hours Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Fans who want the long version Twice the time of the short walk for a few euros more; 4.6 from 8 reviews.
Hollywood ghost hunt with a paranormal investigator 5.0 (6) €49
per person		 1.5 hours Standard group: Up to 25 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Guests who want to do, not just listen The only hands-on hunt here; 5.0 from 6 reviews.
Fame Kills adults-only Hollywood ghost walk 5.0 (3) €31
per person		 1.5 hours Standard group: Up to 20 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Adults who like it dark The grown-up version of the Hollywood walk; 5.0 from 3 reviews.
Downtown LA murder mystery and ghost tour 4.8 (5) €53
per person		 3 hours Standard group: Up to 15 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance True crime fans The deepest tour here, with real cases; 4.8 from 5 reviews.
Santa Monica ghost walk 2.8 (13) €21
per person		 1 hour Standard group: Up to 15 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Visitors staying at the beach The only Santa Monica ghost walk; its rating is low (2.8 from 13 reviews), so read recent reviews before you book.

Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 22 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Haunted tours in Hollywood

The best haunted tours in Hollywood are evening walks along Hollywood Boulevard. They meet near the El Capitan, the Chinese Theatre or Madame Tussauds and last 1 to 2 hours. The stories mix old Hollywood history with ghost legends.

If you want Hollywood by day too, a tour bus Hollywood ride covers the hills and Beverly Hills before your evening walk.

The haunted Hollywood Sign story

The ghost story of the Hollywood Sign goes back to 1932. A young actress, Peg Entwistle, died after jumping from the top of the "H". Papers called her "The Hollywood Sign Girl", and legends of her ghost on the hill grew from there.

True crime and murder tours in Los Angeles

For true crime, the Downtown murder mystery tour is the pick. It covers real cases, like the Black Dahlia, and the history of the Hotel Cecil. The Hollywood murder tour version is the adults-only Fame Kills walk, about the tragedies of famous stars.

Catalina Island ghost tours

None of the tours in our list goes to Catalina Island. The island's tourism office lists its own haunted walking tours there, so book those on the island.

Tips for a Los Angeles ghost tour

  1. Stand close to the guide

    Hollywood Boulevard is loud at night. Stay near the front so you catch every story.

  2. Check the age limit

    The ghost hunt is not for children under 10, the Downtown tour not under 15 and Fame Kills not under 16.

  3. Wear comfortable shoes

    These are walking tours of 1 to 3 hours on city streets.

  4. Check the cancellation line

    Most picks show free cancellation on their booking page. Check the exact cut-off there before you pay.

Ghost tours: questions and answers

Is the hollywood sign haunted?
There is no proof of ghosts, but there is a famous legend. It is tied to Peg Entwistle, who died at the sign in 1932.

Why is the hollywood sign haunted?
Because of a sad story. In 1932, actress Peg Entwistle, aged 24, died after jumping from the top of the "H". Ghost stories about her grew from there.

What is the #1 most haunted hotel in America?
There is no official ranking. In Hollywood, the ghost walks on this page tell stories of the Hollywood Roosevelt. Its own website says Marilyn Monroe, who once lived there, "hasn't entirely left".

What to expect on a ghost tour?
Expect a guided evening walk of 1 to 3 hours with history and ghost stories at real places. Most tours are about stories, not scares. One tour hands out ghost-hunting gear.

What happened at the Whaley House?
The Whaley House is in San Diego, not Los Angeles. It is a house from the 1850s, now a museum. By most accounts, its haunted reputation comes from deaths in the Whaley family and from the story of a man hanged on the land before the house was built.

What are some good day tours from Los Angeles?
Our day trips from Los Angeles guide compares the best ones, with prices and times.

What is the #1 attraction in Los Angeles?
There is no official ranking. For most first-time visitors, Hollywood is the top draw: the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory.

What hidden gem is 2 hours from Los Angeles?
It depends on what you like. For ghost fans, the Queen Mary in Long Beach runs its own paranormal tours.

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Facts checked on 22 October 2026 against: Hollywood Sign, official site: history · Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel · Love Catalina Island: haunted tours · Queen Mary, Long Beach · Wikipedia: Whaley House.

Written by the Things to Do in Los Angeles editorial team.