San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Overview
Embark on a spine-chilling journey through San Jose's eerie streets with our walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings collide!
Led by an expert local guide, you'll explore haunted and historic locations brimming with ghostly tales.
As you stroll through the city, be prepared to encounter thrilling accounts of spectral apparitions that have marked iconic sites.
From the haunted grounds of San Jose State University to the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House, each stop unveils the dark secrets and restless spirits lurking in the shadows. Traverse a mile of haunted terrain and uncover the disturbing history of this once-bloody metropolis. Locations like the Sainte Claire Hotel and Park Avenue echo with tales of death and devastation.
Although entry into private buildings isn't allowed, you'll be surrounded by the ghosts of San Jose’s past.
Gather your courage and prepare for an evening of spooky tales and encounters that will make you question what lies beyond the living.
What's Included
- Chilling Stories
- Local Guide
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
154 Paseo de San Carlos
San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
62 South Second Street
San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Our tour concludes at San Jose Improv where our guide will share haunting stories before sending you on your way.
What To Expect
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San José State University
9 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Winchester Mystery House
8 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Westin San Jose
9 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Park Avenue
8 minutes Admission Ticket Free
170 S Market St
9 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Splash Bar San Jose
8 minutes Admission Ticket Free
San Jose Improv
9 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-430260P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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 (PST).
- Chilling Stories.
- Local Guide.
- Gratuity.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette 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
- Chilling Stories
- Local Guide
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
