Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History & True Crime
Overview
2026 Besties Award-winning original Tarpon Springs ghost tour. So good it was copied. Led by Ace Chapman — and long story short, it never is.
Now in its fourth year, this is the original Tarpon Springs ghost tour, led by screenwriter and longtime local guide Ace Chapman. The history is real, researched, and specific — never borrowed, embellished, or sold as a paid upgrade.
The tour covers downtown Tarpon Springs after dark, including the story of Marshal Ruben Jones, a lawman whose career and mysterious 1921 death remain part of local legend. The route passes the Cheney House, the Old Dry Goods Store, and the Old Saloon Building, home to a 1953 film's famous fight scene.
Guests use dowsing rods at the Train Depot and a spirit box along the way. There's also Mary, a spirit documented turning her streetlight on and off on demand.
No fake equipment. No scripted theatrics. No paid upgrades.
2026 Besties Award winner, Best Tour. Still the best one.
What's Included
- Spirit box during select moments — many guests hear their own names
- All equipment provided at no additional charge
- Dowsing rods on the platform of the historic Train Depot
- Small group experience — maximum 15 guests
- Documented local history, true crime, and paranormal storytelling
- Guided nighttime walking tour through historic downtown Tarpon Springs led by Ace Chapman
- Bottled water
- (not required but appreciated)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Location
Lake Tarpon Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Guests must be able to walk just over one mile at a leisurely pace
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-319796P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Spirit box during select moments — many guests hear their own names.
- All equipment provided at no additional charge.
- Dowsing rods on the platform of the historic Train Depot.
- Small group experience — maximum 15 guests.
- Documented local history, true crime, and paranormal storytelling.
- Guided nighttime walking tour through historic downtown Tarpon Springs led by Ace Chapman.
- Bottled water.
- (not required but appreciated).
- Transportation to and from the meeting point.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History & True Crime is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Guests must be able to walk just over one mile at a leisurely pace
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History & True Crime will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Spirit box during select moments — many guests hear their own names
- All equipment provided at no additional charge
- Dowsing rods on the platform of the historic Train Depot
- Small group experience — maximum 15 guests
- Documented local history, true crime, and paranormal storytelling
- Guided nighttime walking tour through historic downtown Tarpon Springs led by Ace Chapman
- Bottled water
- (not required but appreciated)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Guests must be able to walk just over one mile at a leisurely pace
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
