Why Some People Hate Guided Ghost Tours

Halloween may be over. But that doesn't mean that the world isn't still interested in ghosts, spirits, and other paranormal activity. Guided ghost tours are popular in many U.S. cities. As a result, they tend to run all year long. The experience that you have on one of these tours depends greatly upon the location and the tour guide. As exciting as they may seem to be, many of them aren't as enjoyable as people expect.

No Bumps in the Night

You may be surprised to discover that very rarely do people see, hear, or experience any kind of paranormal activity. Of course there will be people who claim to see and hear weird things or have strange sensations, etc. etc. etc. But even cities known for their heightened spirit activity don't always yield (detectable) results simply because a tour is being given. At the very least, those who enjoy soaking up a good bit of history are usually pleased. On the other hand, those looking for genuine scares sometimes think these guided ghost tours are a little boring.

The Cheese Factor

Sometimes the guided ghost tours tend to be kind of corny. Tour guides "dress up" the experience with a bit of theatrical flair. Some wear costumes; others employ other wacky antics. This can make the tour seem less authentic. For the most part, people attending these ghost tours want to be scared. And even if they do not witness any spiritual activity, the "cheese factor" takes away from the moody ambience.

One Bad Apple...

The other guests can ruin the experience. If you're really looking for the kind of tour that speaks to the "art" of ghost hunting, a guided expedition may not be for you. You never know what kind of bunch you will be set up with on a guided tour. There are several cases (especially during those that allow alcoholic beverages) where the experience was ruined because one or two of the tourists got a little rowdy.

Re-inventing History

The tour guides are often misinformed-and don't care. There is a lot of history in this country. Cities like Savannah are rich with tales of the supernatural. Unfortunately, much of it is incorrect and/or watered down. It might be a safe assumption to say that many of the people going on these ghost tours aren't really sticklers for details. But those who are truly interested in the "paranormal culture" of an area might take insult to being given misinformation.

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