Four Spooky Tours Perfect for Halloween

Take any cemetery, and it instantly becomes far creepier when you venture underground into a maze of tombs connected by tunnels. It’s eerie yet undeniably fascinating, especially when you consider the ancient origins of this underground burial site, dating back to the 2nd century AD. These catacombs reflect the dedication of persecuted communities to honor their dead according to their beliefs. Spanning over 90 miles and containing more than 150,000 graves, this popular tourist attraction is a must-see for those who love a good fright and for anyone interested in exploring the histories and cultures that shaped the ancient Roman Empire.

Glasnevin Cemetery, Ireland’s national and largest cemetery, has been a resting place for over 1.5 million souls since it opened in 1832. Cemeteries offer a unique connection to the afterlife—a solemn reminder of both mortality and history. There’s something eerie yet peaceful about these sacred grounds, and Glasnevin is no exception. It’s the final resting place of some of Ireland’s most iconic figures, and it’s home to a beautiful Victorian garden and the world’s largest collection of Celtic crosses. Even its resident ghost has a heartwarming tale—a Newfoundland pup said to haunt the grave of its former ship captain, John McNeill Boyd.

One of London’s most chilling chapters—still cloaked in mystery and speculation—is the infamous string of brutal murders that terrorized Whitechapel in 1888. Jack the Ripper prowled the streets, claiming the lives of at least five victims between August and November of that year. The killings ended as abruptly as they began, but not because the killer was caught—his (or perhaps her) identity remains a mystery to this day. Visitors to London can retrace the steps of Jack the Ripper’s victims and explore the dark stories and theories surrounding the murderer’s identity on this captivating and spine-chilling tour.

Any mine anywhere is sure to create a stir. Small, dark tunnels underground are the stuff of nightmares! However, this once royal salt mine is a bit unique, beyond it being the only mine in the world to have been continuously active for 700 years, it also boasts a 150-mile underground network of 2,350 chambers and galleries (yes, galleries!) which spans over 1,000 feet deep into the earth. Yet, unlike the coal mines of America, this Polish UNESCO World Heritage Site is like a glimmering, elegant, underground haunted cathedral with its richly ornamented Chapel of St. Kinga and fabulous figures, monuments, and altarpieces carved by miners over the centuries out of its salt walls.