History, ghost stories, and an optional hands-on ghost hunt
90 minutes
Guided walking tour, ghost hunt
Explore Traverse City's history and ghost stories on a theatrical outdoor walk led by a local guide. Hear paranormal lore and learn how a ghost hunter approaches a reportedly haunted location.
*Guests are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour as the tour starts promptly.
*This 90-minute walking tour will span .8 miles through downtown Traverse City starting OUTSIDE the Higher Self Bookstore at 313 E Front St. Traverse City. (The bookstore is not associated with Haunted Traverse Tour Co.)
*We will speak on some of the more famous sites such as the WTCM Radio Station, State Theatre, City Opera House, Hannah Mansion, and Carnegie Library.
*The tour ends at a different location than the starting point. The intersection of 6th and S. Union St. Also known as Hannah Statue Circle.
Reschedule free with at least 24 hours' notice. Refundable tickets receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Tickets booked within 24 hours, missed tours, and rebooked tickets are non-refundable. Receive a full refund or reschedule if the tour is canceled due to extreme weather.
Product ID: DU8A2X
A short, optional demo with baseline equipment during the last 5 minutes; you may simply walk with the guide instead
It can if there are many questions or if the group walks more slowly
Well behaved puppies are welcome
Outside the Higher Self Bookstore, 313 E Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
Guide Dez (also called Des) is the heart of this walking ghost tour, and reviewers can't say enough about her. She brings genuine passion to every tour, weaving local history with paranormal lore in a way that feels both theatrical and deeply personal. Much of her material comes from her own research, and she's known to tailor stories to her group's interests, which makes each outing feel a little different. Families, couples, and history buffs all seem to leave happy, and the pace is described as relaxed and easy, making it accessible for most people. It's worth setting expectations before you book: this is primarily an outdoor walking tour with storytelling at various stops around the city, not an indoor access experience. A small number of reviewers were hoping for more hands-on ghost hunting or interior access to locations, so if that's your expectation, double-check which tour option fits what you're after. There are several different tour types available, including cemetery and farm experiences, and past guests suggest the variety is worth exploring. Tours do sell out, so booking ahead is a smart move.
It was honestly a great experience, very interactive for the whole group! We had a blast and it was all hands on too! For anybody who wants to learn a little bit about ghost hunting this is a great experience!
Alaric Solovey
August 25, 2026
It was honestly a great experience, very interactive for the whole group! We had a blast and it was all hands on too! For anybody who wants to learn a little bit about ghost hunting this is a great experience!
Alaric Solovey
August 25, 2026
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