Buried and Blighted in Boise Ghost Tours
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
When the lights dim in downtown Boise, its forgotten stories begin to emerge. Discover the #1 ghost tour in Boise, a one-mile outdoor walking experience operating nightly, year-round. Led by local guides who know the city's history and haunted legends firsthand, this immersive tour blends documented history with eerie tales that have echoed through Boise for generations. Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic landmarks including the historic Owyhee and the Idanha Building, where stories of unexplained encounters, tragic events, and lingering spirits have become part of the city's rich past. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate outings, and special events, this unforgettable ghost tour is proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-owned and women- and minority-led, delivering an evening of authentic history, captivating storytelling, and unforgettable mystery in the heart of Boise.
Inclusions
What's included
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Authentic local ghost stories
What's not
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
Opened in 1910, The Owyhee is one of Boise’s most iconic historic hotels, known for its elegant architecture and role in the city’s early development. Guests and staff have reported apparitions, unexplained footsteps, and mysterious noises, making it one of Boise’s best-known haunted landmarks.
Housed in a historic downtown storefront, Belmont Barbershop occupies a building that has served Boise businesses for generations. Employees and visitors have reported unexplained sounds, flickering lights, and unusual activity believed to be connected to the building’s long history.
Completed in 1901, the Idanha Building is one of Boise’s oldest surviving commercial buildings and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reports of shadowy figures, phantom footsteps, and unexplained noises have contributed to its reputation for paranormal activity.
Located in Boise’s historic downtown district, this Dutch Bros Coffee occupies a site surrounded by some of the city’s oldest buildings. Staff and patrons have occasionally shared stories of unexplained occurrences, reflecting the area's long history and local ghost lore.
Opened in 1927 following the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Egyptian Theatre is renowned for its Egyptian Revival architecture. Performers and employees have reported mysterious footsteps, unexplained voices, and apparitions within the historic theater.
Housed in the historic Cyrus Jacobs-Uberuaga House, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center preserves the history of Boise’s Basque community. Visitors and staff have reported unexplained footsteps, voices, and other unusual occurrences believed to be connected to the property's long past.
Located in a historic downtown Boise building, StrangeLove is a popular cocktail bar that reflects the character of the city’s historic district. Employees have reported unexplained noises, objects moving without explanation, and other unusual experiences that have contributed to the building’s haunted reputation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide outside The Owyhee. Your guide will be wearing a company t-shirt and holding a lantern.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 35 travellers
- Operated by
- Boise Ghosts
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Boise
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 21 experiences we list in Boise.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 21.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Boise
Boise is the capital of Idaho, a green city on the Boise River beneath the foothills, with a riverside path, Basque heritage and the outdoors at its door.
Boise grew along the Boise River from a military post and gold-rush supply town in the 1860s, and its name is said to come from French trappers who called the wooded valley les bois. The Idaho State Capitol, a sandstone building with a dome, is heated by geothermal water, and the Greenbelt, a path of about 40 kilometres, follows the river through parks and the university campus. The Old Idaho Penitentiary is now a museum, and Julia Davis Park holds a zoo and museums.
Top-ranked sights in Boise: Ann Morrison Park, Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Boise Art Museum.
