Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour — Haunted History & True Crime
Overview
The original Tarpon Springs ghost tour. Led by screenwriter and local guide Ace Chapman. Real history. Real true crime. No theatrics.
This walking tour covers the story of Marshal Ruben Jones — described by a former Mayor as "the toughest, meanest, killingest man" in Tarpon Springs. Elected Marshal for 12 straight terms. Shot a man in the back at Spring Bayou. Tried and acquitted. Found with 80+ bullet wounds on a hunting trip. Case unsolved. His gold badge is at the Tarpon Springs Police Department.
Guests use dowsing rods at the historic Train Depot and a spirit box during select moments. Many have heard their own names. There is also Mary — a documented spirit who responds to Ace on demand. Her story is shared on the tour.
No costumes, no actors, no fake equipment. The original Tarpon Springs ghost tour. Running since 2023. Badge of Excellence on Viator.
What's Included
- Spirit box during select moments — 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 — maximum 15 guests
- Documented local history, true crime, and paranormal storytelling
- Guided nighttime walking tour through historic downtown Tarpon Springs led by Ace Chapman
- Bottled water
- (not required but appreciated)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Location
Lake Tarpon Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Guests must be able to walk just over one mile at a leisurely pace
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Spirit box during select moments — 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 — maximum 15 guests.
- Documented local history, true crime, and paranormal storytelling.
- Guided nighttime walking tour through historic downtown Tarpon Springs led by Ace Chapman.
- Bottled water.
- (not required but appreciated).
- Transportation to and from the meeting point.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour — Haunted History & True Crime is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Guests must be able to walk just over one mile at a leisurely pace
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour — Haunted History & True Crime will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Spirit box during select moments — 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 — maximum 15 guests
- Documented local history, true crime, and paranormal storytelling
- Guided nighttime walking tour through historic downtown Tarpon Springs led by Ace Chapman
- Bottled water
- (not required but appreciated)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Guests must be able to walk just over one mile at a leisurely pace
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
