Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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When the lights dim in downtown Boise, its forgotten stories begin to emerge. Discover the #1 ghost tour in Boise, a one-mile outdoor walking experience operating nightly, year-round. Led by local guides who know the city's history and haunted legends firsthand, this immersive tour blends documented history with eerie tales that have echoed through Boise for generations.
Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic landmarks including the historic Owyhee and the Idanha Building, where stories of unexplained encounters, tragic events, and lingering spirits have become part of the city's rich past.
Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate out...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Authentic local ghost stories
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Meet your guide outside The Owyhee. Your guide will be wearing a company t-shirt and holding a lantern.
Return
Buried and Blighted in Boise Ghost Tours
About
When the lights dim in downtown Boise, its forgotten stories begin to emerge. Discover the #1 ghost tour in Boise, a one-mile outdoor walking experience operating nightly, year-round. Led by local guides who know the city's history and haunted legends firsthand, this immersive tour blends documented history with eerie tales that have echoed through Boise for generations.
Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic landmarks including the historic Owyhee and the Idanha Building, where stories of unexplained encounters, tragic events, and lingering spirits have become part of the city's rich past.
Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate out...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Authentic local ghost stories
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Meet your guide outside The Owyhee. Your guide will be wearing a company t-shirt and holding a lantern.
Return
Itinerary
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Opened in 1910, The Owyhee is one of Boise’s most iconic historic hotels, known for its elegant architecture and role in the city’s early development. Guests and staff have reported apparitions, unexplained footsteps, and mysterious noises, making it one of Boise’s best-known haunted landmarks.
9 minutes
2
Housed in a historic downtown storefront, Belmont Barbershop occupies a building that has served Boise businesses for generations. Employees and visitors have reported unexplained sounds, flickering lights, and unusual activity believed to be connected to the building’s long history.
8 minutes
3
Completed in 1901, the Idanha Building is one of Boise’s oldest surviving commercial buildings and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reports of shadowy figures, phantom footsteps, and unexplained noises have contributed to its reputation for paranormal activity.
9 minutes
4
Located in Boise’s historic downtown district, this Dutch Bros Coffee occupies a site surrounded by some of the city’s oldest buildings. Staff and patrons have occasionally shared stories of unexplained occurrences, reflecting the area's long history and local ghost lore.
8 minutes
5
Opened in 1927 following the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Egyptian Theatre is renowned for its Egyptian Revival architecture. Performers and employees have reported mysterious footsteps, unexplained voices, and apparitions within the historic theater.
9 minutes
6
Basque Museum & Cultural Center
Housed in the historic Cyrus Jacobs-Uberuaga House, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center preserves the history of Boise’s Basque community. Visitors and staff have reported unexplained footsteps, voices, and other unusual occurrences believed to be connected to the property's long past.
8 minutes
7
Located in a historic downtown Boise building, StrangeLove is a popular cocktail bar that reflects the character of the city’s historic district. Employees have reported unexplained noises, objects moving without explanation, and other unusual experiences that have contributed to the building’s haunted reputation.
