Welcome To Pittsburgh Ghosts
From restless ghosts wandering the abandoned steel mills to eerie events and unexplained shadows flickering in the tunnels, every street has a spooky surprise for the unsuspecting visitor. Hear the city’s most terrifying tales on a spine-chilling ghost tour with Pittsburgh Ghosts.
Permanent Ghostly Prisons
Behind Pittsburgh’s majestic grandeur lies a dark past, with terrifying tales and accounts of senseless wars, tribal clashes, and the anguish of forgotten souls. One such story is etched into the walls of the old Allegheny County Jail Museum, where the ghosts of past criminals and the echoes of their evil deeds linger in the shadows.
Old Allegheny Jail Museum offers a glimpse into Pittsburgh’s untold truths, from infamous criminals to tragic tales of despair. Learn about the grim realities faced by inmates and the harrowing stories of audacious escape attempts that have left their mark on the jail’s legacy.
Hear about the vengeful ghost of a murdered detective and the lovesick warden’s wife who aided her inmate lover’s escape. What other restless spirits roam the halls of the Allegheny County Jail Museum? Book an unforgettable nighttime walking tour with Pittsburgh Ghosts to find out.
What Will I See?
Visit Pittsburgh’s Most Haunted Locations, Including:
- Old Allegheny Jail Museum – Built in the late 19th century, the old Allegheny Jail Museum has a storied past with notorious criminals, daring escapes, and a warden’s wife who found love in all the wrong places. Learn more about their story and why many of them are forever tied to the place where they met their tragic end.
- Allegheny County Health Dept – The Allegheny County Health Department has quite the storied past as a former morgue, with eerie ghost stories and quirky traditions that make it a safe haven for the dead. It’s been moved twice, but who knows if the ghost of Janitor Jake Freeman is still clocking in for spooky shifts?
- Omni William Penn Hotel – In Pittsburgh’s posh but haunted Omni William Penn Hotel, a millionaire’s whims birthed a ghostly grandeur that even Presidents and celebrities couldn’t resist. With hidden floors, phantom knocks, and a sprinkle of murder mystery, there could be more to this hotel than meets the eye.
Secrets and Spooks
Join this nighttime adventure through Pittsburgh’s haunted streets, where the past comes alive, and eerie echoes from forgotten souls who have refused to stay quiet linger in the air, begging to be heard. Hear the true story behind some of Pittsburgh’s historic landmarks, including the Allegheny County Health Department, which doubles as a hide-and-seek spot for restless spirits.
As an eerie ode to the city’s dark past, the historic Allegheny County Health Department is a silent witness to the sinister secrets buried within its wall. Long before it became a center for public health, it served as the city’s morgue, a grim repository for the souls lost to accidents and violence.
Uncover the horrific story of a scrupulous undertaker caught in a web of greed and ghastly souvenirs, and learn more about a vengeful janitor who is said to have kept his word, playing mischievous tricks on unsuspecting visitors. These horrors and more await you on a chilling ghost tour with Pittsburgh Ghosts.
Grand Dame with a Ghostly Past
Built by an eccentric millionaire, the iconic Omni William Penn Hotel boasts a history as rich as its list of VIP guests. Presidents, celebrities, and countless guests have left their mark on its storied walls. Journey with Pittsburgh Ghosts to visit the site of this historic hotel and hear the bizarre and tragic tales that have made it one of the most haunted hotels in America.
From a salesman found dead with a web of illegal dealings to a socialite who brought the first panda bear to America from China, every floor in the Omni William Penn Hotel tells a tale that’s more than just creaky old floorboards.
With reports of ghostly giggles, midnight mysteries, phantom knocks, and even encounters with angry nightgown-clad apparitions, a Pittsburgh ghost tour will introduce you to the experiences of past guests and employees who have felt the presence of unseen forces and encountered inexplicable events in the hotel.
Why is Pittsburgh so Haunted?
The Haunted Side of Higher Learning
With a rich legacy of academic excellence and groundbreaking scientific discoveries, Pittsburgh University has left an indelible mark on the world. It played a pivotal role in advancing groundbreaking scientific experiments that continue to shape our modern world.
But beyond its illustrious academic and scientific achievements, Pitt harbors a dark underbelly that cloaks its past in mystery and intrigue. From the tragic events that unfolded at the fancy Schenley Apartments to the mischievous spirit of a ballerina haunting the halls of the William Pitt Union, the university is a treasure trove of unhinged tales.
Book a heart-pounding walking ghost tour of the most terrifying places in Pittsburgh to hear the story of the long-forgotten souls said to roam the campus and learn more about the unsettling mysteries rocking the campus.
Where Phantoms Take Center Stage
Prepare to go back in theatrical time and relive the experience of those who laughed, cried, and performed in the historic Pittsburgh Playhouse or on the site on which it once stood. Hear the tale of the weeping mother who wanders the area in search of her daughter and the vengeful bride who took her own life after a tragic wedding day betrayal.
Today, the original Pittsburgh Playhouse may have been demolished to make way for a new one, but its ghostly legacy lives on. Join Pittsburgh Ghosts on a walking ghost tour to unearth the sinister secrets of the haunted Pittsburgh Playhouse trapped under the rubble.
What’s so Special About the Pittsburgh Ghosts Tour?
See A Different Side of One of the City’s Most Glamorous Mansions
From what was once a lavish mansion that echoed with the laughter of Pittsburgh’s elite to what later became a stage for tragedy and a haven for the spirits of the Frick family, Frick Mansion has had its fair share of luxury and sorrow. The story of the ill-fated Frick family, who once lived and died in this haunted mansion, serves as one of the most famous ghostly lore in Pittsburgh today.
Join Pittsburgh Ghosts to learn more about the ghost story of controversial business tycoon Henry Clay Frick, whose family legacy is shrouded in spectral whispers and eerie apparitions. Hear true accounts of the Frick children’s tragic deaths and the lingering presence that haunts the Frick mansion to this day.
A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to See the Spectral Side of Pittsburgh
Travel back in time with Pittsburgh Ghosts and learn more about the violent history of the place where the exclusive Pennsylvanian Apartments now stands. For a building so majestic it outgrew its humble train station origins, the Pennsylvania Apartments boast a surprisingly dark past that echoes with tales of violence, tragedy, and even murder.
Hear the story of the infamous 1877 railway strike that killed over 20 and prepare to get spooked by the mystery of the stinky trunk filled with a surprising, not-so-pleasant surprise. Who was the unfortunate soul inside? What secrets did the trunk hold? Book your ghost tour with Pittsburgh Ghosts to find out!
Be a Part of a Growing Ghostly Community
Centuries of pain, tragedy, and sorrow have left their mark on the streets of Pensylvannia’s Steel City, giving birth to ghostly whispers and eerie events that’ll make your hair stand on end. Connect with a community of fellow thrill seekers with the same passion for uncovering the hidden mysteries that lurk within the shadows.
Join Pittsburgh Ghosts to dig into the mysteries and mayhem lurking in the city’s shadows and hear the howls of agony that consume the air in the dark of night. Book your tour tonight!
* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *
