Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows

Dive into Salt Lake City’s eerie past with our thrilling walking ghost tour, where history and the supernatural intertwine! Guided by a local expert and master storyteller, you’ll explore a mile of haunted ground, visiting iconic sites brimming with ghostly encounters. Wander through the historic district and feel the chill of spectral sightings at places like the Hotel Plandome and the Exchange Place Historic District, where echoes of the past resonate with every step. Uncover unsettling secrets beneath the city's serene surface as you visit the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse, Old Post Office, and the infamous “Whiskey Street.” While we can’t enter private buildings, the thrill of standing on haunted ground will send shivers down your spine. Each stop offers a chance to connect with restless spirits, turning this tour into a spine-tingling adventure you’ll remember long after it ends!

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   Stop 1

   10 min

   The Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse in Salt Lake City, completed in 1905, originally served as a post office and courthouse. The building is steeped in history, with tales of the stern Judge Ritter who presided there, and lingering ghostly presences that some say still echo through its halls, adding a chilling aura to this historic site.

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   Stop 2

   10 min

   The Holiday Inn Express in Salt Lake City, while presenting a welcoming facade, conceals a disturbing past that reflects some of Utah's darker history. Despite multiple remodels over the years, the hotel's history is marred by unsettling events, and rumors of paranormal activity have emerged, adding an eerie undertone to its otherwise inviting atmosphere.

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   Stop 3

   10 min

   Constructed in 1913 and originally known as The Orpheum Theater, the Capitol Theater was a vibrant venue for live vaudeville performances during the early 20th century. Today, it is renowned among paranormal enthusiasts for its haunting legends, particularly the ghost of Dickie Duffin, whose lingering presence adds an intriguing and eerie dimension to this historic theater.

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   Stop 4

   10 min

   The Walker Center in Salt Lake City, the last vestige of the Walker family's influential legacy, is a towering skyscraper with a storied past. Having served various functions—from a bank and radio transmitting station to a weather tower—its multifaceted history has given rise to ghostly legends and eerie occurrences, adding a mysterious allure to this architectural landmark.

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   Stop 5

   10 min

   The Judge Building in downtown Salt Lake City, once renowned for its intricate craftsmanship and architectural elegance, has shifted its reputation to a more somber note. Today, it is infamously associated with the tragic death of Steven Christensen, a high-profile case that has cast a shadow over the building, making it a focal point for those intrigued by its haunting history and the dark events that unfolded within its walls.

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   Whiskey Street

   10 min

   Whiskey Street in Salt Lake City, named for its historic abundance of taverns, saloons, and breweries from the late 1800s, reflects the vibrant, yet turbulent past of the area. Today, the Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining venue honors this legacy but is also notorious as one of the most haunted buildings in downtown Salt Lake City, where patrons and staff frequently encounter eerie phenomena and ghostly presences linked to its storied past.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.