My name is Desirae, but most family and friends just call me Dez. I started Haunted Traverse Tour Company to share my Historical Ghost Lantern Tour's ghost stories collected or research by myself and my family. I hope you enjoy my Historical Ghost Lantern Tour as much as I enjoy leading the tour and researching the fascinating history and folklore in my part of the world I call home, Grand Traverse County and bootiful Traverse City Michigan.

 

The Historical Ghost Lantern Tour is our most popular tour! And for good reason, this is a walking tour through downtown Traverse City that will take you past a beautiful architectural history that will unfold right before your eyes.  With so much wit, humor, a big dose of fascinating history, and those chilling ghost encounter stories experienced by myself, my family, and the locals in the area, this combination of storytelling and engaging stops on the tour are sure to keep you on your toes during the Historical Ghost Lantern Tour!

 

Are you ready to experience a walking tour that brings the ghosts of Traverse City back to life, Dear Guests?

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The Downtown Traverse City Ghost Tour is a walking, 90-minute tour and we have fun and operate rain or shine...or doom. The tour path will head west on Front Street, South on Union Street, and the tour concludes with a ghost hunting experience at Traverse City's first official cemetery with real ghost hunting equipment!

 

We stroll approximately 10-11 blocks or 1.5 miles so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The pace is slow to medium-paced at times on sidewalks and a grassy park with one set of spooky stairs we go DOWN but do NOT go up again. 

 

After the intro to ghost hunting investigation concludes, head off to enjoy the fine restaurants and engaging entertainment Downtown Traverse City offers.  Need ideas on where to dine or set off on your next adventure? Ask your local guide and we can give you some great insight on what to do next!

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Public Tours as you see in our calendar have limited spots to make sure the group sizes stay on the small side. So please book the moment you know you want to do one of our tours. As we do sell out during the busy seasons.

 

Be ready to greet your experienced local tour guide about 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Oh...and bring stories of what you are up to! We love to hear about what guests to the area are doing to have fun! 

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Thank  you for thinking of my tour company, Haunted Traverse Tours. I hope you give me and my helper guides, Shanna and Jennifer,  the opportunity to show you the strange, unique, and paranormal side of Traverse City that is full history!

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See you soon on a spirited adventure!

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Dez

Founder and Tour Guide of Haunted Traverse Tour Company