Haunted History Walking Tour

Looking for the real story of why Alton, Illinois, is known as one of the most haunted small towns in America? Come along on one of the award-winning Alton Hauntings Tours! Based on the book by author Troy Taylor, it has been called the "most authentic" tour in the region and after 20 years, we take you behind the scenes of the most haunted places in town. According to legend, author Mark Twain once called Alton a "dismal little river town," largely thanks to the dark history that the city had already endured prior to its heyday as a thriving river port.

From those days, through the early 1900s, Alton saw more than its share of death, disease, disaster, violence, murder, and even the scars of the Civil War. Today, come see how the events of the past have created the hauntings of what is now being called "one of the most haunted small towns in America." Our tour is an entertaining, often spine-tingling trip back in time to discover the true story of why our little town has become so haunted over the years! See the calendar for upcoming dates and join us on the eerie streets for Alton for a tour.

Alton Hauntings Walking Tours:
Offered in the spring, summer and fall months, the award-winning walking tour is a 3-hour ghost experience that explores the old downtown of Alton, going into several different locations during the tour. We also offer the extended Ghost Hunter's Tour, which includes an extra hour and visits locations that are not included on the regular tour.

Tours Offered
Walking Tour (Spring-Fall) $25
Bus Tours (Fall Only) $46

Dinner Tours:
Ghosts of the River Road (All Year Around) $52

Tours Depart:
Walking and Bus Tours depart from the Mineral Springs in Alton at 301 E. Broadway