From $8 per student
Dallas history is an important part of any Texas student’s curriculum. Nightly Spirits has a way to extend that lesson beyond the classroom and bring your students to the place where it all began.
*These tours are only offered to school groups and other organizations.
Dallas history is an important part of any Texas student’s curriculum. Nightly Spirits has a way to extend that lesson beyond the classroom and bring your students to the place where it all began. We strive to balance educational content with entertainment as we share Dallas’s rich history in an unexpected way…with ghosts!
The Haunted History Tour of Downtown Dallas is a spooky outdoor walking journey that dives deep into the history of this beautiful city. Groups will meet their costumed guide at Main Street Garden Park, where they’ll learn the of how Dallas began and grew into the booming corporate city that it is today. From there, we can see some of the most haunted Buildings in the city. We will share their spooky tales and the origins explaining how they got that way. We’ll even share the lesser known tales of Jazz and Blues legends that lurk across the way in Historic Deep Ellum. Your guide will lead you on an historic journey, where, along the way, you’ll hear tales of political scandal, ghostly businessmen, and citizens of old who have refused to jump on board with the rest of this progressive city. Don’t worry, most of the spirits are friendly, but just in case you want to avoid any ghostly encounters, your guide will be equipped with an EMF Reader, so we know exactly where the ghosts are lurking.
We share your passion for your students’ education. We want them to leave our tour having had a great, memorable time, and having learned more about our city’s history. Nightly Spirits Dallas Haunted History Tour is a unique experience that your students will never forget.
When
Field Trips for school groups and camps can be arranged Monday through Friday between 9 am to 5 pm. We can accommodate groups of 5-100. We have multiple trained tour guides for an entertaining and informative tour, for children and chaperones alike.
Guides
Our tour guides are passionate storytellers who are experts in Dallas history and the paranormal. They are experienced working will children of all ages. All guides have had thorough background checks.
Age Range
At this time, our Haunted History Walking Tour is only recommended for ages 9 and up. If you have a younger group, we can arrange for one of our guides to visit you! They will arrive in historic costume and cater the stories and games for your age group. We are aware of the potentially frightening nature of our stories, so we can adjust what stories we tell, and in what detail, for groups of smaller children.
Price
For groups of 11 or fewer: $150 flat rate + 15% service charge
For groups of 12-25: $13/student + 15% service charge
For groups of 25-50: $10/student + 15% service charge
For groups over 50: $8/student + 15% service charge
Nightly Spirits requires one chaperone/10 students and will provide those tickets at no cost. Any other adults are $15 each.
Weather
Tours proceed rain or shine and much of the tour takes place outdoors. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Please be aware that extreme weather conditions may necessitate the cancellation of your tour. More detailed terms and conditions can be found here.
Accessibility
Nightly Spirits seeks to provide programs for individuals of all abilities. With prior knowledge, we will work with you to accommodate those with special needs. Special assistants to the disabled are admitted free.
Additional Resources For Your Haunted History Tour
-Want to include lunch? Main Street Garden Park does provide room to spread out if students bring a bagged lunch. It is equipped with nearby restrooms, and some cover from the sun or rain.
-Want to make this an interactive tour? Nightly Spirits can send you a Teacher Resource Guide with our Historical topics and our guides can quiz the students along the route.
-Want to combine your tour with another great downtown activity? We recommend the following, that are all within a safe walking distance from our tour routes. We can even arrange to have your guide meet you and lead the group to Main Street Garden Park.
Parking
-Click here for a map of parking recommendations.
Financial Assistance
--Educate in Action and Scholastic Travel have some great resources for grants and financial assistance.
Celebrating a birthday or a wedding? Contact us for additional options to make your tour extra special!
If you would like to anonymously sponsor a tour for a Title One school, please contact us at 844-678-8687.