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Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour

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Santa Barbara, USA

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Overview

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted adventure taking you through Solvang's charming streets and historic Danish-style buildings.

Using professional ghost-hunting tools like EMF meters, dowsing rods, and a Spirit Box, you’ll get hands-on as you search for signs of the supernatural. Hear strange stories of haunted bakeries, ghostly restaurant patrons, and spirits that still linger behind the village’s cozy façade.

Blending folklore, history, and interactive ghost hunting, this tour offers a fun, spooky, and surprisingly thoughtful way to explore Solvang. We’ll wrap up with a closing ritual to honor the energies we’ve encountered and ensure a peaceful parting.

Recommended for ages 12+ due to mature themes, including serial killers, brothels, and true crime.

What's Included

  • Dowsing rods at a haunted location
  • Spirit Box with Estes Method session
  • EMF meters for ghost hunting during tour

    Meeting Location

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    Solvang
    CA 93463, USA

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    End point

    1630 Mission Drive
    Solvang, CA 93463, USA

    We'll end at Solvang Park (just 1 block from where we began).

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    Solvang Visitor Center (pass by)

    We'll meet next to the Visitor Center
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    Birkholm's Bakery & Cafe

    Hear of the ghost of the founder that may still linger
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Mission Santa Ines (pass by)

    We don't visit directly, but you'll get a view of the old Spanish Mission, thought to be a haunted site
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    Solvang

    We'll explore the main streets of Danish village Solvang
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    55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Solvang Antiques (pass by)

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    Solvang Festival Theater (pass by)

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    Solvang Shoe Store (pass by)

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    Solvang Windmill (pass by)

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    Solvang Village Square (pass by)

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    Visitor Center (pass by)

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Not recommended for children under 9
    • Paid ticket required for all

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (PDT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-16540P11

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    • Spirit Box with Estes Method session
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    • Not recommended for children under 9
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