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By Haunted Upstate
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £19 and current price is £15 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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Overview

  • Murder. Fire. Spiritualism. Join us for Ghosts of the Gilded Age, a 90-minute walking tour through city centre Troy’s most infamous tragedies and eerie legends. Stand where killers confessed, where buildings burned to the ground, and where ghosts are said to roam to this day. Along the way, explore sites featured in The Gilded Age television series, and discover why the city’s beauty hides so many shadows.

Activity location

  • Monument Square
    • 12180, Troy, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 265 River St
    • 265 River Street
    • 12180, Troy, New York, United States

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Ghosts of Troy Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£18.45
£14.76 x 1 Adult£14.76
Total
The previous price was £18.45 and current price is £14.76
20% off
Until Thu, 3 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    An expert guide and storyteller to lead you through Troys Haunted History

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Monument Square

  • 5m
We start at Monument Square by discussing the indigenous folklore of the region.

William D. Chamberlain Riverfront Park

  • 5m
We continue our indigenous folklore overlooking the river.

Uncle Sam Statue

  • 5m
Under the Uncle Sam statue we have a perfect view of West Hall at RPI- a building rife with tales of ghosts. Then, we discuss Troys most infamous cryptid.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

  • 5m
We stop by the St. Pauls Episcopal Church to discuss seances, spirituality, and the burned over district.

Barker Park

  • 5m
We stop on the site of Troy's former City Hall- and troys former inner city burial ground- to discuss all of the famous haunted cemeteries across the city.

Rensselaer County Courthouse

  • 5m
We take a turn into true crime at the county courthouse to learn about The Veiled Murderess and the infamous case of Andreas Hall

Troy Public Library

  • 5m
We stop at the historic Troy Public Library to discuss the case that inspired David Lynch's "Twin Peaks"

Russell Sage College - Troy, NY

  • 5m
We enter the dark gardens of the quiet campus to discuss Troy's most infamous serial killer, Gary Evans

Sage Park

  • 5m
Under the trees of Sage Park, we discuss the Enslin House- recently featured on Most Haunted Houses in America!

Hart Cluett Museum

  • 5m
Stopping at the beautiful Hart Cluett Museum, we discuss the tales of murder and mayhem kept in their archives.

John Paine Building

  • 5m
Featured extensively on HBO's 'The Gilded Age', the John Paine Mansion is a perfect backdrop for stories of how no one can escape a haunting- even the rich.

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

  • 5m
We discuss Troy's history of political intrigue and gang activity during the late 1800's, in the place where it all came to a head.

Bacchus Wood-Fired

  • 5m
Great pizza- and ghastly ghouls! The Baachus building is a local favourite, and an unexpected home to one of the darkest hauntings on our tour.

Pioneer - Troy Branch

  • 5m
The victorian architecture on Troy's prettiest bank is a great place to learn about the capital regions most infamous mobster- Jack "Legs" Diamond

216 River St

  • 5m
The ornate and gothic Rice Hall building was decimated by a fire- but that doesn't stop it from being a haunting visage to hear about some, well, hauntings!

The Hendrik Hudson

  • 5m
You may want to live on Monument Square- but be careful where you pick! Learn about local hauntings in front of the old Hendrik Hudson Hotel.

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

  • 5m
Finish off at the beautiful Sailors and Soldiers Monument to hear about the completely made up, but still widespread storey, of the Axeman of Lansingburgh High!

Location

Activity location

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    Monument Square
    • 12180, Troy, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    265 River St
    • 265 River Street
    • 12180, Troy, New York, United States

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