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Self-Guided Jefferson Ghosts Walking Tour

4.611 reviews

  • 0.8–1.3 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

From the chilling tales of Big Foot to the lingering spirits of the haunted hotel that steven Spielberg reportedly saw a spirit that inspired the movie Poltergeist, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of the past, uncovering the stories and secrets that have shaped this remarkable town. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please. This is smartphone guided and plays automatically (using GPS) as you walk. it's step by step navigated and designed to be hands free. The tour takes roughly one hour without stopping. But feel free to stop in at one of the haunted drinking establishments for refreshments, if you dare!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Smartphone guided Walking tour on our walking tour app
  • Tour never expires and you can take it anytime
  • Location aware tour that plays as you walk
  • learn the history and haunted stories of Jefferson, TX

What's not

  • No food, drinks, admission or in person guide, this is a smartphone guided tour app all outside

Itinerary

  1. The tour starts at the big foot statue, just across from the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. You'll hear about the history of Big foot, and then be guided step by step through Jefferson learning it's spooky history.

    10 min

  2. The tour stops at the old gris mill where you'll hear the history of the city, it's boom times, and the spirits that linger.

    Passes by

  3. The tour stops outside the old courthouse where you'll hear about the judge that is said to haunt this spot and the tales of the cases that once took place here.

    Passes by

  4. This is the spot of the historic Kahn Saloon, where wild west outlaws once visited, and locals say, still do.

    Passes by

  5. This haunted hotel is full of spirits and is said to have inspired Steven Spielberg to write one of the spookiest movies of all tie.

    Passes by

  6. This old restaurant was once a rough and tough saloon that welcomed the wild wests wildest. And customers say they stuck around.

    Passes by

  7. A boom time saloon that was started by its faithful owner and it's said he stuck around. You'll hear it's history and the spirits here.

    Passes by

  8. You'll explore the haunted streets of Jefferson and see the haunted establishments as you hear the stories of it's history and ghostly tales of the spirits that still lurk here.

    50 min

  9. This is one of the most haunted spots in the city. You'll hear about the history and the little girl that lurks here.

    Passes by

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
The tour starts at the big foot statue, just across from the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. You'll hear about the history of Big foot, and then be guided step by step through Jefferson learning it's spooky history.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
WalknTours
  • 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 87% below the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 403 of 2274.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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