Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History & True Crime
Overview
2026 Besties Award-winning original Tarpon Springs ghost tour. So good it was copied. Led by Ace Chapman — and long story short, it never is.
Now in its fourth year, this is the original Tarpon Springs ghost tour, led by screenwriter and longtime local guide Ace Chapman. The history is real, researched, and specific — never borrowed, embellished, or sold as a paid upgrade.
The tour covers downtown Tarpon Springs after dark, including the story of Marshal Ruben Jones, a lawman whose career and mysterious 1921 death remain part of local legend. The route passes the Cheney House, the Old Dry Goods Store, and the Old Saloon Building, home to a 1953 film’s famous fight scene.
Guests use dowsing rods at the Train Depot and a spirit box along the way. There’s also Mary, a spirit documented turning her streetlight on and off on demand.
No fake equipment. No scripted theatrics. No paid upgrades.
2026 Besties Award winner, Best Tour. Still the best one.
Itinerary
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A local guide will show all of the secrets of Tarpon Springs that most locals are unaware of.
What's included
- Spirit box during select moments u2014 many guests hear their own names
- All equipment provided at no additional charge
- Dowsing rods on the platform of the historic Train Depot
- Small group experience u2014 maximum 15 guests
- Documented local history, true crime, and paranormal storytelling
- Guided nighttime walking tour through historic downtown Tarpon Springs led by Ace Chapman
What's not included
- Bottled water
- (not required but appreciated)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests must be able to walk just over one mile at a leisurely pace
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- ✓ 100% refund24 hours or more before the start time
- ✕ 0% refundLess than 24 hours before the start time