Lake Geneva Ghost Walk

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Lake Geneva Ghost Walk Downtown and Lakefront Tour

$30 per person

Take a fun guided walking tour through Lake Geneva’s downtown and lakefront to hear the ghost stories and haunted history of this legendary resort town.

*includes all taxes and fees


Ghost Tour

Duration

90 minutes

Ghost Tour

Meeting Point

521 Baker St, Lake Geneva, WI

Ghost Tour

Minimum Age

13+

Check-Out Availability

This isn’t just a resort town for the living...

Creepy old mansions with echoing halls and dusty relics. The weird happenings at Otto Young’s 100-room Stone Manor. These beautiful homes and buildings are really something else, and on this 90-minute walking tour of downtown Lake Geneva, your guide focuses on the haunted history of places such as the Maxwell Mansion, the Baker House, and the eponymous lake itself. Witness these beautitful Nineteen Century landmarks, in addition to more than a handful of stops around downtown to places such as the lakefront and a haunted movie theater.

While this tour is meant to uncover some of the darker secrets of this resort town, you also learn more about indigenous people who first lived here, and hear about the famous residents such as the Wrigley, Sears, Maytag, and Schwinn families who once spent their summers here. On this Lake Geneva ghost walk, you’ll find out that there’s plenty of strangeness right in the downtown.


What To Expect

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Ghost Tour

Expert Paranormal Guide

Ghost Tour

Weekends at 7:30pm

Ghost Tour

Easy/Moderate

Ghost Tour

$30 per person

Check out your Lake Geneva guide telling a ghost story

Why Choose American Ghost Walks?

The Lake Geneva Ghost Walk was developed by Mike Huberty, our company owner who was raised just a few miles from the town and loved exploring legends and paranormal stories there. His sister Allison Jornlin founded Milwaukee's original ghost tour in 2008. Our original research is the foundation of this haunted history tour where we interview the real experiencers, explore historical records, talk to local business owners to give you Lake Geneva ghost stories you will not get anywhere else.

Important Info


  • Metered street parking is available by Seminary Park.
  • 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.
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Telling ghost stoires inside a haunted mansion...

A group of people are posing for a picture in front of the venue

A group of ghost hunters!

A group of girls are posing for a picture and one girl is wearing a shirt that says slift

Having fun in the Maxwell Ballroom

Learning the haunted history of the beautiful town

Kicking off near Seminary Park

One of the haunted sites as it was originally built

Near the lakeftont looking for "Jennie" the Geneva Lake Monster

Telling ghost stoires inside a haunted mansion...

A group of ghost hunters!

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Itinerary

Highlights

  • Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour to hear the history and lore of Lake Geneva
  • Stop at the Maxwell Mansion and Baker House to hear more about the hauntings that still happen today
  • Visit Flatiron Park to learn about the native tribes that inhabited the area long before it was a resort town
  • Expect to learn surprising (and eerie) details about downtown Lake Geneva
  • Take your time on the easy walking route to see where the city’s most famous summer residents — Sears, Maytag, Schwinn, and Wrigley — spent their time

Meeting Point


At the gazebo in Seminary Park in downtown Lake Geneva (521 Baker St, Lake Geneva, WI)

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

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