Self-Guided Jefferson Ghosts Walking Tour
What your day looks like
From the chilling tales of Big Foot to the lingering spirits of the haunted hotel where Steven Spielberg reportedly saw a spirit that inspired the movie Poltergeist, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of the past, uncovering the stories and secrets that have shaped this remarkable town. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please. This is smartphone-guided and plays automatically (using GPS) as you walk. it's step-by-step navigated and designed to be hands-free. The tour takes roughly one hour without stopping. But feel free to stop in at one of the haunted drinking establishments for refreshments, if you dare!
The experience, in brief
- Go at your own pace, anytime
- This tour never expires
- After taking the tour on location, listen to the remote version anytime to relive the tour
- The tour is professionally narrated and infused with music to set the mood
The journey, in full
The tour starts at the Big Foot Statue, just across from the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. You'll hear about the history of Big Foot, and then be guided step by step through Jefferson learning its spooky history. The tour stops at the old grist mill where you'll hear the history of the city, its boom times, and the spirits that linger. The tour stops outside the old courthouse where you'll hear about the judge that is said to haunt this spot and the tales of the cases that once took place here. This is the spot of the historic Kahn Saloon, where wild west outlaws once visited, and locals say, still do. This haunted hotel is full of spirits and is said to have inspired Steven Spielberg to write one of the spookiest movies of all time. This old restaurant was once a rough and tough saloon that welcomed the wild west's wildest. And customers say they stuck around. A boom time saloon that was started by its faithful owner and it's said he stuck around. You'll hear its history and the spirits here. You'll explore the haunted streets of Jefferson and see the haunted establishments as you hear the stories of its history and ghostly tales of the spirits that still lurk here. This is one of the most haunted spots in the city. You'll hear about the history and the little girl that lurks here.
Your day, step by step
Jefferson
City/Town Tour.
Jefferson
Local Flavor.
What to know before booking
Included
Smartphone-guided Walking tour on our walking tour app The tour never expires and you can take it anytime Learn the history and haunted stories of Jefferson, TX Location-aware tour that plays as you walk
Not Included
Food/drink Admissions/entrances, the tour is all outside. Human guide
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing Walking shoes Water Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Jefferson Bigfoot Statue - 400 E Austin St, Marion County Jefferson, Texas, 75657.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic