Deadly Departed Dahlonega Ghost Tours
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Discover why Dahlonega’s #1 ghost tour is one of the town’s most unforgettable nighttime experiences. Operating nightly, year-round, this outdoor walking tour is led by local guides who know Dahlonega’s history, legends, and haunted past firsthand. Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic sites including the 1875 Diving Bell and the former Porterhouse, where tales of ghostly sightings and mysterious happenings have become part of the town's rich history. Though the tour remains outdoors, each stop offers an eerie glimpse into Dahlonega's gold rush past and the legends that refuse to fade. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and special events, this ghost tour blends authentic history, captivating storytelling, and mystery into an unforgettable evening beneath the shadows of Dahlonega.
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
Built in 1875, this rare diving bell was designed for underwater gold mining during the Georgia Gold Rush and now stands as a unique reminder of Dahlonega’s mining heritage. Local ghost stories suggest the spirits of miners lost during dangerous gold operations may still linger around this historic artifact.
Constructed in the late 19th century, the Sargent Building has housed a variety of businesses throughout Dahlonega’s history. Employees and visitors have reported unexplained footsteps, disembodied voices, and other unusual activity believed to be connected to the building’s long past.
Housed in the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, the Dahlonega Gold Museum preserves the history of America’s first major gold rush. Staff and visitors have reported hearing unexplained footsteps, doors opening on their own, and sightings of shadowy figures within the historic courthouse.
This historic building has served several businesses over the years, including the former Porterhouse and Piazza restaurants. Employees have described unexplained noises, objects moving without explanation, and other strange occurrences that have contributed to the building’s haunted reputation.
Originally built in 1899 as a boarding house for miners and travelers, the Smith House is one of Dahlonega’s best-known historic inns. Guests and staff have reported hearing footsteps, seeing apparitions, and experiencing unexplained activity, particularly on the upper floors.
The Jones-Leibel House is a historic home dating to the late 19th century that later housed the Grateful Days café. Staff and patrons have reported unexplained sounds, shadowy figures, and other paranormal experiences believed to be tied to the property's long history.
Originally opened as a movie theater in 1948, the Holly Theater has become a centerpiece of Dahlonega’s performing arts community. Actors and staff have reported mysterious footsteps, unexplained noises, and sightings of shadowy figures during rehearsals and after performances.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the Hancock Park. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures 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
- Atlanta Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
- 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 USA, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in USA, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
