Ghosts of Troy Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Murder. Fire. Spiritualism. Join us for Ghosts of the Gilded Age, a 90-minute walking tour through downtown Troy’s most infamous tragedies and eerie legends. Stand where killers confessed, where buildings burned to the ground, and where ghosts are said to roam to this day. Along the way, explore sites featured in The Gilded Age television series, and discover why the city’s beauty hides so many shadows.
Inclusions
What's included
- An expert guide and storyteller to lead you through Troys Haunted History
Itinerary
We start at Monument Square by discussing the indigenous folklore of the region.
We continue our indigenous folklore overlooking the river.
Under the Uncle Sam statue we have a perfect view of West Hall at RPI- a building rife with tales of ghosts. Then, we discuss Troys most infamous cryptid.
We stop by the St. Pauls Episcopal Church to discuss seances, spirituality, and the burned over district.
We stop on the site of Troy's former City Hall- and troys former inner city burial ground- to discuss all of the famous haunted cemeteries across the city.
We take a turn into true crime at the county courthouse to learn about The Veiled Murderess and the infamous case of Andreas Hall
We stop at the historic Troy Public Library to discuss the case that inspired David Lynch's "Twin Peaks"
We enter the dark gardens of the quiet campus to discuss Troy's most infamous serial killer, Gary Evans
Under the trees of Sage Park, we discuss the Enslin House- recently featured on Most Haunted Houses in America!
Stopping at the beautiful Hart Cluett Museum, we discuss the tales of murder and mayhem kept in their archives.
Featured extensively on HBO's 'The Gilded Age', the John Paine Mansion is a perfect backdrop for stories of how no one can escape a haunting- even the rich.
We discuss Troy's history of political intrigue and gang activity during the late 1800's, in the place where it all came to a head.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- All tours begin in front of the Arts Center of the Capital Region, located directly across from Monument Square in downtown Troy, NY. We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early for check-in—tours depart right on time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Haunted Upstate
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in USA, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in USA, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
