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"Dead of the Night" Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® History & Mystery

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Santa Barbara, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts Artisan Ghost Tour - Enchantment awaits you.

Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery curated from research done by Professor Julie Ann Brown.

Approximately, 12-15 traditional and current "happy ghost sighting stories" will be told to you along with photos and videos of some of our favorite ghosts caught by guests on the tour.

What's Included

  • Experienced guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    836 Anacapa Street
    Santa Barbara, CA 93102, USA

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    What To Expect

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    Santa Barbara Main Post Office

    We will hear tales of the history of the most haunted building in California.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

    El Cuartel and the Chapel
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Santa Barbara Historical Museum

    The historical museum is the location of Chumash visiting spirits and a Spanish era lady
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    El Paseo Building

    We will be walking around the haunted visiting area of Santa Barbara called historical El Paseo.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Stay home if you are sick
    • Please keep your distance and remain 6 feet apart at all times
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the “Dead of the Night” Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® History & Mystery?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-170475P3

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    What's Included

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    • Experienced guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Stay home if you are sick
    • Please keep your distance and remain 6 feet apart at all times
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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