Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History & True Crime

4.7 (21 reviews) Clearwater, USA
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

2026 Besties Award-winning original Tarpon Springs ghost tour. So good it was copied. Led by Ace Chapman — and long story short, it never is.

Now in its fourth year, this is the original Tarpon Springs ghost tour, led by screenwriter and longtime local guide Ace Chapman. The history is real, researched, and specific — never borrowed, embellished, or sold as a paid upgrade.

The tour covers downtown Tarpon Springs after dark, including the story of Marshal Ruben Jones, a lawman whose career and mysterious 1921 death remain part of local legend. The route passes the Cheney House, the Old Dry Goods Store, and the Old Saloon Building, home to a 1953 film's famous fight scene.

Guests use dowsing rods at the Train Depot and a spirit box along the way. There's also Mary, a spirit documented turning her streetlight on and off on demand.

No fake equipment. No scripted theatrics. No paid upgrades.

2026 Besties Award winner, Best Tour. Still the best one.

What's included

  • Spirit box during select moments — many guests hear their own names
  • All equipment provided at no additional charge
  • Dowsing rods on the platform of the historic Train Depot
  • Small group experience — maximum 15 guests
  • Documented local history, true crime, and paranormal storytelling
  • Guided nighttime walking tour through historic downtown Tarpon Springs led by Ace Chapman
  • Bottled water
  • (not required but appreciated)
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to expect

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    A local guide will show all of the secrets of Tarpon Springs that most locals are unaware of.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your ghost tour guide will meet you at Spring Bayou W Tarpon Ave & N Spring Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, at the bottom of the staircase leading down to the water. This location is across the street and southwest of the Tarpon Inn. Free parking is available off Banana Street on W Court Street.

End point

Your ghost tour guide will meet you at Spring Bayou W Tarpon Ave & N Spring Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, at the bottom of the staircase leading down to the water. This location is across the street and southwest of the Tarpon Inn. Free parking is available off Banana Street on W Court Street.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests must be able to walk just over one mile at a leisurely pace

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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