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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

The Haunted Bay: San Francisco Ghost Tour

A North Beach and Chinatown Walking Tour Led by the Paranormal Investigators Behind the Amazon Prime Series

606 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 2 sources

Research updated August 2026

Age

Not recommended for children under 15 due to mature/true-crime themes discussed

Cost

$$

$65 per person. Pricing per the operator's own site.

Access

Wheelchair OK

An outdoor walking tour through San Francisco's North Beach, Jackson Square/Barbary Coast, and Chinatown neighborhoods.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained SoundsRecorded Paranormal Evidence (per operator)

The tour description promises guests will "see locations where they filmed paranormal investigations and hear true ghost stories and see actual paranormal evidence," walking through North Beach, Jackson Square, and Chinatown. The operator frames the tour around Gold Rush-era Barbary Coast violence and century-old Chinatown tragedies, alongside footage and stories drawn from its own investigation series.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing material, not documented history independently verified for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tour covers, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Media Appearances

  • The Haunted Bay (Amazon Prime series)
  • East Bay Times
  • KQED
  • NBC News
  • KRON4
  • SF Chronicle
  • Broke-Ass Stuart

Plan Your Visit

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Walking Tour Booking Required

San Francisco Ghost Tour

A 2.5-3 hour walking tour through North Beach, the Jackson Square/Barbary Coast historic district, and Chinatown, led by the real paranormal investigators behind the Amazon Prime series The Haunted Bay. The tour visits locations where the team has filmed its own investigations, pairing Gold Rush and Barbary Coast-era history with reported hauntings and true-crime stories. Tickets $65 per person; minimum two guests. Meets outside New Sun Hong Kong Restaurant, 606 Broadway.

Duration:
2.8 hr
Days:
Year-round; check operator site for dates
Age:
Not recommended under 15
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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    Barbary Coast Trail / Jackson Square Historic District

    Featured stop covering San Francisco's Gold Rush-era Barbary Coast history.

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.thehauntedbay.com
  2. 2.brokeassstuart.com/2023/10/27/unveiling-the-eerie-tales-with-the-haunted-bay-in-sf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Haunted Bay: San Francisco Ghost Tour family-friendly?
The operator recommends against bringing children under 15 due to true-crime and mature historical content. Overall family fit: Not Recommended.
How much does it cost to visit The Haunted Bay: San Francisco Ghost Tour?
$65 per person. Pricing per the operator's own site.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is The Haunted Bay: San Francisco Ghost Tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, The Haunted Bay: San Francisco Ghost Tour is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: An outdoor walking tour through San Francisco's North Beach, Jackson Square/Barbary Coast, and Chinatown neighborhoods..