The tours tell the stories of real people from Manitou Springs’ history. The ghosts come back to visit in October.
About this EventFor 31 years, the shadows of Manitou Springs have whispered their secrets… and now they’re ready to tell their tales.
As twilight falls, follow our lantern-lit path through the historic streets of Manitou Springs. Along the way, encounter eerie storytelling vignettes where the past comes alive with chilling stories of real historical figures who once walked these very streets.
👣 A family-friendly walking experience filled with history, humor, and just the right amount of Halloween chills. Perfect for families, history lovers, and brave souls of all ages.
🕯️ 31 Years of Tradition
🎭 Live storytelling vignettes
🏛️ Stories rooted in true local history
🎟 This special event is a fundraiser for the Heritage Museum, helping keep the museum free for our community and visitors.
📍 Manitou Springs
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly | Walking tour | Historic ghost stories
On these eerie yet fun ghost tours you will encounter ghosts of historical Manitou figures through performance. This year, the ghostly spirits come back to visit for four weekends in October (Oct 2,3,9,10,16,17 , 23 and 30).
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center, along with our friends at THEATREdART, provide these evening tours that are thoughtfully scripted and brilliantly presented to provide a fun, family experience.
The walking tours are outside rain or shine. You will be accompanied by a "Spirit Guide" whom will provide some narration and guide you from scene to scene. Pull back the mystic veil for an all-new adventure through The Spirit World! Seven new scenes with the characters you’ve grown to love. This not-so-spooky ghost tour is full of fun and excitement for all ages.
This year's tours you will feature:
The Barker House
The Livery Stable
The Skinners
Soapy Smith
Rattlesnake James The Egg Man of Manitou Springs
Emma Crawford
Alice Crawford
Madame Jeanette Crawford
Tours are approximately 1 hour and depart from the Manitou Springs Heritage Center (517 Manitou Avenue) starting at 5:30 pm and every 15 minutes thereafter. The tour distance is a little less than a mile and there will be some seating for those who need a rest. The tours do go over grass and bumpy areas. Early tours will be in daylight whilst later times will be dark - so select your time to meet your wishes.
Advance tickets are $18 / person
Children under 11 are free (no ticket required)
Advance purchase highly recommended - These tours SELL OUT!
If you are a group and would like an exclusive slot, please contact [email protected]
*Proceeds benefit the Manitou Springs Heritage Center to help keep this FREE MUSEUM open. This is our 31st year of Ghost Tours.
We would like to thank our sponsors for this year’s tours – Adams Mountain Café, Crystal Park Cantina, Armadillo Ranch, Manitou Brewing Company, The Townhouse and The Cliff House
