What to Know Before Booking a Ghost Tour in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is known for its mountain views, family-friendly attractions, and deep pioneer history. But after the sun sets, another side of the city emerges—one filled with chilling stories, tragic events, and restless spirits. If you’re looking for a unique way to explore Utah’s capital, a US Ghost Adventures tour through downtown Salt Lake City offers a mix of history, true crime, and paranormal intrigue.

I’ve enjoyed ghost tours in other cities around the country – like New Orleans and Chicago – but I never thought of booking a ghost tour in my own city. The outing was a great date night with my wife. I was intrigued to learn there were people from Montana, Indiana, California, and Kentucky on our tour.

Here’s what you should know before booking your ghostly night out.

How to Book Your Tour

You’ll need to plan ahead with booking your ghost tour in Salt Lake City. Booking is simple and entirely online through US Ghost Adventures. Tours run nightly in Salt Lake City, and you’ll meet your guide at the Gallivan Utah Center in the heart of downtown.

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• Duration: About 1 hour, covering roughly 1 mile on foot
• Tickets: Purchase online; no need to print—just bring your ID
• Parking: Check Parkopedia.com for nearby options

If you’re up for more, ask about the extended bonus tour, which adds extra stops and stories.

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Tours run year-round, so even in the cold of February, if you book a tour, the guide will be there to take you on the tour. You’ll need to plan on arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the start of your tour. You don’t want to be the person who delayed the tour by not showing up on time.

What to Bring on the Tour

Since this is a walking tour through downtown streets, a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s what you need to bring with you for your ghost tour in Salt Lake City:

• Comfortable shoes – You’ll be on your feet for a little more than an hour.
• Weather-appropriate clothing – Nights in Salt Lake can cool quickly, even in summer. Tours happen rain or shine, so come prepared.
• A camera or phone – Guests often capture unexplained or eerie images.
• An open mind – Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, the stories are sure to leave an impression.

At the start of our tour, our guide provided us with a magnetic field detector. When the lights increased to read, there was a magnetic field present (i.e., ghost). Be sure and give the detector back to the tour guide when the tour concludes.

Stories You’ll Hear Along the Way

The tour blends Salt Lake City’s pioneer past with some of its darkest chapters. I don’t want to ruin any of the stories told during the tour, but here are a few of the chilling tales:

• Ted Bundy’s Utah years – Before becoming one of America’s most infamous serial killers, Bundy prowled Utah, leaving behind a trail of fear and tragedy.
• Mark Hofmann’s deadly forgeries – In the 1980s, Hofmann’s elaborate document forgeries and financial schemes led to pipe bombings that shook the city and the LDS Church.
• The Shiloh Inn tragedy – In 1978, cult leader Immanuel David’s suicide was followed by the deaths of his wife and children at the Shiloh Inn, leaving behind one of the city’s most haunting stories.

Alongside these infamous figures, you’ll also hear about haunted theaters, ghostly judges, and the lingering spirits of pioneers who came seeking a promised land but found hardship instead.

Why Take the Tour

The ghost tour in Salt Lake City isn’t just a scare-fest. In fact, we didn’t really find anything to be “scary”. It’s a way to see Salt Lake City from a new perspective. You’ll walk past historic landmarks, hear stories you won’t find in most guidebooks, and maybe even feel a chill that has nothing to do with the mountain air.

Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast, a history buff, or just looking for a memorable night out, the Salt Lake City Ghost Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s haunted past. It’s great for a date night, group outing, or just a solo opportunity to wander the streets of Salt Lake City and hear the stories.

The Details

Address: Meet at the Gallivan Center (50 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111) in downtown Salt Lake City.

How long to spend: Tours are about 60-70 minutes in length. Arrive 15 minutes early. The extended tour is roughly an additional 30-40 minutes.

Cost: Adult tickets are $26, while children’s tickets are $17 (ages 6-17). Save 10% when you use code TIPS10 when booking your ghost tour in Salt Lake City.

Hours: Tours start as early as 6 p.m., and run at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and sometimes 9 p.m. Official tour start times vary by day of the week and by season.

Website: https://lizzie-borden.com/ghost-tours/salt-lake-city/

Phone: (508) 675-7333

DISCLOSURE: I received two complimentary registrations for the ghost tour in Salt Lake City for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own.

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