Step into Dahlonega’s historic streets with a ghost walk rooted in real stories and test your wits in a challenging paranormal escape room. Discover a unique blend of history and mystery in this North Georgia town.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking and standing.
Wildlife
History
Dahlonega was the site of one of the first major U.S. gold rushes in 1828, shaping much of its character and many local legends.
Conservation
Dahlonega Walking Tours supports sustainable tourism by encouraging walking and low-impact group sizes to maintain the town’s historic integrity.
Dahlonega Walking Tours
Step into Dahlonega’s historic streets with a ghost walk rooted in real stories and test your wits in a challenging paranormal escape room. Discover a unique blend of history and mystery in this North Georgia town.
Dahlonega Walking Tours operates in Dahlonega, Georgia, offering guided walking tours and themed experiences that explore the town’s history, folklore, and seasonal celebrations. The company’s public programs include a Paranormal Escape Room, a Grapes and Ghosts Wine Tour, a Dahlonega Historic Walking Tour, a Dahlonega Christmas Tour, and Events on the Porch at the Grapes and Ghosts Tasting Room.
The Paranormal Escape Room is a 45-minute immersive experience that asks participants to investigate the 1960s murder of Freddy Friday and locate clues before time runs out. The Grapes and Ghosts Wine Tour is a 0.6-mile guided tasting and history walk that visits the Grapes and Ghosts Tasting Room and the historic Dahlonega Square Hotel while sharing local ghost stories. The Dahlonega Historic Walking Tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours and covers Cherokee and Creek history, the Georgia Gold Rush, Civil War sites, antebellum and Victorian architecture, and landmarks such as the Chestatee Diving Bell and Price Memorial Hall. The Dahlonega Christmas Tour is a candlelit holiday walk through town that highlights festive locations and sites featured in seasonal films. Events on the Porch at the Grapes and Ghosts Tasting Room offer relaxed Sunday afternoon wine tastings paired with live entertainment and other small events.
All programs depart from central Dahlonega locations and are presented as guided, public experiences. Schedules, booking details, and operational information are available through Dahlonega Walking Tours’ official listings and ticketing channels. Private group bookings and seasonal schedule updates may be arranged through the business' official booking channels online.
Location
Dahlonega, GA
Historic downtown meeting point
Tour Durations
45 min to 1.5 hrs
Short to mid-length guided experiences
Wine & Ghosts
Grapes and Ghosts
0.6-mile tasting and history walk
Tours Offered
5 experiences
Paranormal, history, seasonal, events
Reserve spots for guided history walks, wine tours, and seasonal events through official booking channels.
Dress warmly for evening tours
Temperatures can drop significantly during night tours—layer up with a jacket, hat, and gloves.
Bring comfortable walking shoes
The ghost walk covers city streets at a casual pace but includes standing and walking over a couple of hours.
Arrive early to visit local spots
Plan for dinner or wine tasting nearby before the tour to enrich your evening experience.
Families with kids welcomed
Guides adapt storytelling for younger guests, making this a great introduction to local history.
Warm layered clothing
Evenings get chilly; layers maintain comfort throughout the walk.
fall|winter|spring
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes help navigate city sidewalks during the tour.
Flashlight or phone light
Helpful for darker sections, though tours typically stay in well-lit areas.
fall|winter
Insect repellent
Protects against mosquitoes during warmer evening tours.
summer