Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 event...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Authentic local ghost stories
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Meet your guide at the Hancock Park. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and holding a lantern.
Return
Deadly Departed Dahlonega Ghost Tours
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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 event...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Authentic local ghost stories
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Meet your guide at the Hancock Park. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and holding a lantern.
Return
Itinerary
1
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.
9 minutes
2
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.
8 minutes
3
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.
9 minutes
4
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.
8 minutes
5
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.
9 minutes
6
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.
8 minutes
7
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.