Ketchikan Ghost Walk

A Ketchikan ghost tour is a guided walking experience that explores the town’s haunted history. Guests visit historic landmarks, old waterfront streets, and rumored paranormal hotspots while hearing tales of spirits, legends, and unexplained events unique to Alaska’s First City.

Ketchikan ghost tours are more about storytelling and history than frightening jump scares. While some tales are eerie, most tours balance spooky legends with fun and cultural insights, making them enjoyable for a wide range of visitors.

The stories told on Ketchikan ghost tours are based on local legends, historical events, and reported sightings. While their truth may vary, they reflect the town’s heritage and add to its mysterious charm.

On this tour, we focus on building exteriors and outdoor spaces. Businesses and public places are open for you to visit during regular business hours. Otherwise we respect the privacy of individuals and organizations and expect that our guests do the same.

We can never guarantee a supernatural encounter, but we will explain paranormal phenomena such as cold spots and residual hauntings. What we do guarantee: Our local connections and dedication to research means you'll get authentic accounts — in all their shocking detail.

Most Ketchikan ghost tours last about two hours. They typically cover a couple of miles on foot, taking visitors through Creek Street, historic districts, and sites known for ghost stories and eerie encounters.

Tours often include Creek Street, the historic waterfront, Dolly’s House Museum, and other notable landmarks tied to Ketchikan’s colorful past. Guides choose stops based on their ghost stories, legends, or reported paranormal activity.

Yes, kids are generally welcome on Ketchikan ghost tours. The stories may include spooky themes, but they are told in a way that is family-friendly. Parents should use discretion based on their child’s comfort level with ghost stories.

Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.

It’s best to book in advance, especially during the busy summer cruise season. Tours can fill quickly, and reservations help secure your preferred time. Many providers allow online booking.

Most tours are reasonably priced, often around $30–$40 per person. Some providers may offer group rates or discounts for children. Prices can vary depending on the tour company and package.

Most tours operate during the main tourist season, from spring through early fall, when cruise ships visit the port. Some providers may offer limited off-season tours, but availability is reduced in winter.

Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing are recommended. Ketchikan weather can be unpredictable, with cool evenings and light rain, so a rain jacket is also a good idea.

We do our best to answer calls and emails as promptly as they are received. Please make sure to leave a voicemail with the city and tour time. We try to accommodate travel and weather issues, but our public tours cannot wait for more than 10 minutes. Reschedules are available if the date you are interested in is not sold out.

Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency, we love ghosts, not monsters!