Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour

4.9 (333 Viator reviews) 1 hr 45 min Santa Barbara area

Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour
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About this activity

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted adventure taking you through Solvang's charming streets and historic Danish-style buildings.

Using professional ghost-hunting tools like EMF meters, dowsing rods, and a Spirit Box, you’ll get hands-on as you search for signs of the supernatural. Hear strange stories of haunted bakeries, ghostly restaurant patrons, and spirits that still linger behind the village’s cozy façade.

Blending folklore, history, and interactive ghost hunting, this tour offers a fun, spooky, and surprisingly thoughtful way to explore Solvang. We’ll wrap up with a closing ritual to honor the energies we’ve encountered and ensure a peaceful parting.

Recommended for ages 12+ due to mature themes, including serial killers, brothels, and true crime.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · pass by

    We'll meet next to the Visitor Center

  2. Stop 2 · 5 min

    Hear of the ghost of the founder that may still linger

  3. Old Mission Santa Ines · pass by

    We don't visit directly, but you'll get a view of the old Spanish Mission, thought to be a haunted site

  4. Solvang · 55 min

    We'll explore the main streets of Danish village Solvang

  5. Solvang Antiques · pass by

    We'll pass by

  6. Solvang Festival Theater · pass by

    We'll pass by

  7. Solvang Shoe Store · pass by

    We'll pass by

  8. Stop 8 · pass by

    We'll pass by

  9. Stop 9 · pass by

    We'll pass by

  10. Visitor Center · pass by

    Our tour meets near here

What's included

  • Dowsing rods at a haunted location
  • Spirit Box with Estes Method session
  • EMF meters for ghost hunting during tour

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Our tour begins on Copenhagen Drive at Second St, right at the benches with the big sign reading "Solvang: Danish Capital of America."

End point: We'll end at Solvang Park (just 1 block from where we began).

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for children under 9
  • Paid ticket required for all

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.9/5

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