Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?

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.

Do guests really see ghosts on this tour?

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.

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

Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?

While our tours do not contain anything too graphic or inappropriate, we find that kids that enjoy history have the best time. You know your children and that's left up to you. We do not recommend bringing children in strollers because sometimes that can be difficult with larger walking groups.

What if I'm late or cannot find my guide?

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 tourtime. 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.

What is your cancellation policy?

Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. If we cancel the tour because of weather or another event, we offer a full refund. We will do our best to accommodate rescheduling requests, but cannot guarantee changes because other tours and dates might be sold out. As a courtesy, we offer an add-on called Peek Protect which will refund your tickets if you have an emergency and cancel your reservations at least 24 hours prior to the tour beginning, but we cannot make any adjustments to those reservations, those are ordered through a third-party and any changes will need to be processed through them.

St.Paul - Summit Avenue Ghost Walk

St. Paul Ghost Walk

“There has been much sorrow here, a lot of suffering … things have been done that shouldn’t have happened.”

That's what the psychic medium was saying on Summit avenue in the Griggs Mansion during a séance in February of 1969. Reporters from the St. Paul Pioneer-Press were there at the behest of the building's owner, Carl Weschcke, who himself had seen different apparitions wandering the halls. “The house has a heaviness about it — like a ball and chain." The reporters heard the squeaking of footsteps up the stairs when there was no one there as well as thumps and knocks on the wall that they couldn't explain. After they described their experience, they finished the article by saying "There is no prize on earth that could get us to spend a single night alone in that great stone house that seems to speak in sounds we cannot explain or understand."

A study in Gilded Age opulence and Victorian era ghost stories, by 1890, 40 millionaires were living on Summit Avenue in St. Paul and some of them never left... Join us for this brand new 90-minute haunted history tour on Summit Avenue. Dare to uncover the secrets and mysteries that lurk in the shadows of this historically haunted street. This is not your average walking tour - this encounter with the paranormal might just leave you questioning what lies beyond the mortal realm.

The St. Paul Ghost Walk was developed by Mike Huberty, our company owner who was living in the Twin Cities and was already talking to local business owners about ghost stories in their establishments and decided to create a walking tour in 2016 that showcased the strangest historical stories in addition to their most fascinating of the paranormal experiences. Over the years, these stories has been expanded upon by Minnesota storyteller Dangerous Linda Lee, who has designed the Spirits of Summit Avenue route through new original research, interviewing the real experiencers and exploring historical records to give you St. Paul ghost stories no other tour has.

Meter parking is often available. For the most up to date parking options, please check the Cathedral of St. Paul Parking on SpotHero
This tour runs in cold temperatures and light rain, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
The tour route is wheelchair-accessible, just let us know if you plan on using one, so we can adjust the route appropriately for your comfort
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!
Service animals are welcome, but no pets are allowed

A group of people are posing for a selfie in front of a building.

Exploring the hauntings of the "Evil Twin"

A group of people posing for a picture in front of a clock tower

Ghost hunters in St. Paul

A large brick building with arched windows and stairs

This famous Jazz Age writer's home still has plenty of secrets

Is this the most fmaous haunted house in St. Paul?

Even the cathedral our town takes its name after holds secrets...

Exploring the hauntings of the "Evil Twin"

Ghost hunters in St. Paul

Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?

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.
Do guests really see ghosts on this tour?

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.
Can I bring my pet?

Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?

While our tours do not contain anything too graphic or inappropriate, we find that kids that enjoy history have the best time. You know your children and that's left up to you. We do not recommend bringing children in strollers because sometimes that can be difficult with larger walking groups.
What if I'm late or cannot find my guide?

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 tourtime. 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.
What is your cancellation policy?

Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. If we cancel the tour because of weather or another event, we offer a full refund.
We will do our best to accommodate rescheduling requests, but cannot guarantee changes because other tours and dates might be sold out. As a courtesy, we offer an add-on called Peek Protect which will refund your tickets if you have an emergency and cancel your reservations at least 24 hours prior to the tour beginning, but we cannot make any adjustments to those reservations, those are ordered through a third-party and any changes will need to be processed through them.

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Spirits of Summit Avenue St. Paul Ghost Walk

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Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?

Do guests really see ghosts on this tour?

Can I bring my pet?

Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?

What if I'm late or cannot find my guide?

What is your cancellation policy?

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Do you have the courage to join?