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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

Strange & Spooky Cleveland Tours

Cleveland's Locally Owned Ghost Walk, Franklin Castle Tour, and Haunted Bus Tour

3 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 2 sources

Research updated August 2026

Age

Children 12 and under free; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Cost

$

Downtown Cleveland Ghost Walk $20 per person plus a small service fee. Pricing per the operator's own site.

Access

Wheelchair OK

An approximately 2-hour outdoor walking tour through downtown Cleveland, starting at Public Square.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained Sounds

The Downtown Cleveland Ghost Walk covers the Erie Street Cemetery area, a former county jail near Public Square, and two lost historic cemeteries, ending near Playhouse Square. The operator's broader tour slate, including the Franklin Castle tour and the Ghostly Ghastly Cleveland Flats walk, covers additional Cleveland-area haunts, and the operator names Gray's Armory among the sites it discusses.

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

Plan Your Visit

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Walking Tour Booking Required

Downtown Cleveland Ghost Walk

A roughly 2-hour walking tour of downtown Cleveland led by local paranormal author and historian William G. Krejci, covering the Erie Street Cemetery area, a former county jail site, two lost historic cemeteries, and Playhouse Square. $20 per person; children 12 and under free. Meets at the Southeast Quadrant of Public Square, outside the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Saturdays at 8pm (seasonal).

Duration:
2 hr
Days:
Seasonal Saturdays, 8pm; check operator's site for current schedule
Age:
All Ages (12 and under free; minors must be accompanied)
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Guided Tour Booking Required

The Franklin Castle Tour

A 90-minute guided tour through all four floors of Franklin Castle, widely regarded as the most haunted house in Ohio.

Duration:
1.5 hr
Days:
Seasonal; check operator's site for current schedule
Age:
All Ages
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Guided Tour Booking Required

Strange & Spooky Cleveland Haunted Bus Tour

A guided bus tour to reportedly haunted sites around Cleveland, led by the operator's paranormal historians.

Duration:
3 hr
Days:
Seasonal; check operator's site for current schedule
Age:
All Ages
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Guided Tour Booking Required

Ghostly Ghastly Cleveland Flats

A guided walking tour of the Flats neighborhood along the Cuyahoga River, covering its industrial and reportedly haunted history.

Duration:
2 hr
Days:
Seasonal; check operator's site for current schedule
Age:
All Ages
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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    Gray's Armory

    Featured stop per the operator; ties the armory's history to reports of a caretaker spirit, a Woman in White, and Civil War-era voices. Not confirmed on the Downtown Cleveland Ghost Walk's own published route, which the operator may cover on a different seasonal product.

  2. 2
    Erie Street Cemetery

    Named stop area on the Downtown Cleveland Ghost Walk route.

  3. 3
    Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

    Tour meeting point on Public Square.

Sources & Further Reading

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  1. 1.strangenspooky.com
  2. 2.strangenspooky.com/downtown-cleveland-ghost-walk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strange & Spooky Cleveland Tours family-friendly?
Children 12 and under are free on the Downtown Cleveland Ghost Walk and minors are welcome with an accompanying adult; content includes discussion of historic deaths and cemeteries. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit Strange & Spooky Cleveland Tours?
Downtown Cleveland Ghost Walk $20 per person plus a small service fee. Pricing per the operator's own site.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Strange & Spooky Cleveland Tours wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Strange & Spooky Cleveland Tours is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: An approximately 2-hour outdoor walking tour through downtown Cleveland, starting at Public Square..