Los Angeles Hauntings
Ghost Bus Tour
What To Expect
Saturday nights at 7pm, spin through the City of Angels in comfort and hear chilling tales from the city’s dark history on our haunted Los Angeles bus tour. Your guide – an expert in the paranormal – narrates your journey along the streets of LA, sharing colorful stories of unexplained sightings, famous movie stars, tragic misfortune, secret mafia connections, and more. Learn the secrets of famous landmarks including the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, LA City Hall, the Cecil Hotel, and the Charlie Chaplin Studios. Along the way, you’ll separate fact from fiction in famous stories like Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker, the Hillside Strangler, and the ill-fated Black Dahlia – whose unsolved murder in 1947 is one of America's most fascinating true crime mysteries.
This is the only bus tour in LA that specializes in haunted tales and paranormal experiences. It’s also the only one in which you’ll hear the haunting stories of downtown LA.
Join us on this insightful and fully narrated 3-hour bus tour, with a walkthrough of beautiful and lively Olvera Street, one of LA's most historic (and haunted!) areas.
Watch your LA guides talk ghost stories
Why Choose American Ghost Walks?
Our Los Angeles bus route was originated by long-time L.A. ghost hunter Scott Markus who personally collected haunted stories through downtown and Hollywood and we're learning new tales every week! So with American Ghost Walks, you always hear much more than the ghost stories you can get out of TV shows and books.
Expert paranormal guide
Saturday Nights 7-10pm
Easy/Moderate
$59 Per Person
True Crime at the Hollywood Tower
True crime at the Hollywood Tower
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Walking down Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles
Ghost hunting at Olvera Street in dowtown Los Angeles
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Ghost tour group at the Pueblo de Los Angeles
Looking for hauntings at Pueblo de Los Angeles
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Inside the Biltmore Hotel, final place the Black Dahlia was seen
Inside the Rendezvous Room at the Bilrmore Hotel where the Black Dahlia was last seen
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Outside the haunted La Golondrina cafe on Olvera Street
In front of the legendarily haunted La Golondrina Cafe
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In the Rendezvous Room in the haunted Biltmore Hotel
Talking about the ghosts of the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles
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On The Los Angeles Hauntings Ghost Tour Bus
On the Los Angeles Hauntings Ghost Tour Bus
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Important Info
- Street meter parking is available, but there is also a paid parking nearby. We recommend Spothero to see the available paid options.
- This tour runs in cold temperatures and light rain, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- 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 for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home,
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Itinerary
List of Services
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Formosa CafeItem Link List Item 1
Enveloped in the shadows of Hollywood's Golden Age, the Formosa Café has been a silent witness to countless untold secrets as well as gangsters. Frequented by icons such as James Dean, Elivs Presley, and Bugsy Siegel, its walls brim with whispers of the past.
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Hollywood Forever CemeteryItem Link List Item 2
Unravel the secrets of a century-old cemetery, a silent sanctuary spread across 100 acres, whispering tales of the luminaries of stage and screen. The final curtain call for stars like Mickey Rooney, Dee Dee Ramone, and Cecil B. DeMille was here, their stories forever etched in this sacred space.
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The Hollywood Roosevelt HotelItem Link List Item 3
Steeped in the glitz and glamour of Old Hollywood, the Roosevelt Hotel is more than just a landmark; it's a living testament to the rich tapestry of Hollywood's golden era. The inaugural Academy Awards ceremony was even held there. Just of the hauntings here include guests splashing around in the swimming pool, the swing and crack of Babe Ruth at bat, and the ghostly reflection of Marilyn Monroe.
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The Cecil HotelItem Link List Item 4
Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Cecil Hotel holds a chilling reputation as one of the world's most haunted destinations. Its history is marred by an unsettling array of tragedies including unexplained accidents, sudden deaths, brutal murders, and heartbreaking suicides.
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The Biltmore HotelItem Link
Once the pride of Los Angeles, the Biltmore Hotel has a markedly troubled past –and unexplained hauntings. Few have captured the public’s imagination more than the story of Elizabeth Short – better known as ‘the Black Dahlia’. Learn more of her mystery at the place she was last seen.
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Meeting Point
Outside the courtyard at Formosa Cafe 7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Highlights
- Explore Los Angeles in comfort by coach on your 3-hour tour, and hear secrets dating from the city’s dim and distant past to the present day
- Discover top attractions and historic sites including the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the Pueblo de Los Angeles, Pico House, and the troubled Cecil Hotel
- Your guide, an expert in the paranormal, shares insight into Los Angeles’ colorful history – from the days of the Spanish invasion to the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s 1930s heyday
- Hear stories of famous stars of stage and screen such as Elvis Presley, Laurel and Hardy, Marilyn Monroe, and Charlie Chaplin
- We make a stop along the way give you time to explore on foot and soak up the atmosphere in some of LA’s most intriguing sites of interest
- This is an adults-only tour and we stop at a haunted bar, so 21+ please
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?
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.
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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.
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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.
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Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?
We often go to the haunted Golden Gopher bar (time allowing) which is 21+ to get in. Anyone underage must sit in the bus during this portion, so everyone is recommended to be over 21 to get the full experience. 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.
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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.
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What is your cancellation policy?
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!
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