Night Among Ghosts Hunt

A Night Among Ghosts Investigative Walk. Rated 4.9 across 55 reviews. Runs 1 hour 45 minutes. From $34.

Overview

This is an investigative walk rather than a storytelling stroll. A Night Among Ghosts runs a small-group outing capped at 13 guests, and the guides hand out paranormal equipment so participants can try to contact spirits themselves at some of St. Augustine's reportedly haunted spots. Between stops, the guide covers local history as the group visits cemeteries and hidden burial grounds in a climate-controlled van. Expect a mix of van travel between locations and time at each site using the equipment.

The tone is participatory. Reviewers repeatedly describe being encouraged to use the devices and take the investigating seriously. Guides are praised again and again for knowledge of the city's history and paranormal activity, and more than one reviewer noted the outing ran long because the guide was in no rush. One put it plainly: no costumes, no gimmicks, this is for people who want something beyond staged ghost stories.

It suits travellers aged 13 and up who want a hands-on hunt, not families with small children and not anyone after a theatrical yarn. The pace is leisurely, but the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it runs in most weather, so dress for the night you get.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet behind the Lightner MuseumThe group gathers at the statue in the parking lot at 69 Granada St, nestled between Cordova, Granada, and Bridge Streets. Parking is not provided, so plan ahead.
2. Van transfer to haunted sitesGuests travel between locations in a climate-controlled van, visiting cemeteries, hidden burial grounds, and other reportedly haunted sites around the city.
3. St. Augustine investigation (2 hours)Admission is free at the stops. The guide shares local history at each site while guests use paranormal equipment and take photos.
4. Return to the meeting pointThe experience ends back where it started, behind the Lightner Museum.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape the night, and most come straight from the listing or from things multiple reviewers said.

• Closed shoes and layers. The listing suggests weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes, and says the tour operates in most conditions. Check the forecast and dress accordingly, since the tour is subject to weather conditions.
• Hands-on equipment. Reviewers again and again highlight the chance to use real paranormal devices. Guides encourage participation, so guests should be ready to hold equipment, ask questions, and take plenty of pictures.
• Small group feel. The cap is 13 travellers. Guests get equal time and attention, per the operator's own policy.
• No alcohol. Alcohol is not allowed on any part of the tour, and disruptive guests can be removed without a refund. Come sober and ready to focus on the investigating.
• It may run long. The stated duration is 1 hour 45 minutes, but multiple reviewers reported their outing stretched well past the expected time because the guide did not rush the group. Build some slack into the evening plans.
• Ages 13 and up. The minimum age is 13, and all guests pay the same price. Travellers with back problems are advised against joining, since the outing involves walking at a leisurely pace between stops.

Common issues. A few honest limits are worth knowing. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems. One reviewer reported the van travel promised in the listing did not happen and the tour was on foot, so anyone with mobility concerns should confirm the format before booking. Another single reviewer found their night boring and felt the busy nightlife made concentration difficult, noting others had better experiences with the primary host leading. Also note the operator's warning that details, prices, start times and availability are not guaranteed through third-party booking sites, and parking is not provided.

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