Dundurn Castle & Ghost Bus Tour

Dundurn Castle and a Bus Tour is a special 2-part event!  See some of the most haunted places before a rare opportunity inside the historic mansion.

Starting on a bus and a 1-hour tour of the Haunted City. Stories of voodoo, insanity, and more. Outside Century Manor Asylum, Auchmar, the Armouries, and the Custom House.

Then go inside Dundurn Castle!  Wander where you want, hearing interesting, darker history based on the house’s ‘Death & Dying’ event.  Before going to the courtyard for ghost stories.

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Dundurn Castle

610 York Blvd MAP
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Dundurn & Bus Tour Prices

General . . . . . . . $31.00

+ HST Tax / No Hidden Fees!

What people are saying about the Hamilton tours…

Excellent4.9 Based on 409 reviews fromChris WhiteChris White ★★★★★ Great value and Sir Bob’s storytelling was fantastic.Kristen RoseKristen Rose ★★★★★ Love the tours provided. Enjoyable way to learn the historyChantelle LisaChantelle Lisa ★★★★★ Went on The Ghost Walks latest tour the Dark Trolley and had a great time so informative, and interesting. Daniel kept us entertained the whole time. 10/10 recommend. We signed up for another one on the drive homeKatie FavellKatie Favell ★★★★★ We booked a private walk of downtown Hamilton. Daniel was amazing! He was very engaging and knowledgeable. The tour was definitely an experience that I will always remember!Doug MillarDoug Millar ★★★★★ Ghost Walks latest tour, The Dark Trolley tour, was fun, informative, and an enjoyable evening! Thanks Daniel for being such fantastic host!Diggity DawgDiggity Dawg ★★★★★ My wife and I were just on the Dark Trolley tour, with Daniel this past weekend. He was an exceptional guide. Full of wit, charm, and vast amounts of knowledge. I discovered things about past criminal dealings and tragic events that happened right in our own backyard! We had a blast, and highly recommend Ghost Walks events to everyone. The trolley itself, adds a nice nostalgic element to the tour. Thanks Daniel!Lisa Marie PalmerLisa Marie Palmer ★★★★★ Had a great time on the Trolley Tour of Hamilton Harbour. Daniel is a wonderful host and story teller. Looking forward to more.Heather CampeaHeather Campea ★★★★★ we had a great time on the trolley tour! our tour guide was amazing!Kathleen DKathleen D ★★★★★ Toured Armitage Ruins, guide lady with the red hair was an enjoyable story teller. (Sorry couldn't remember her name) we did a 7pm tour in Aug so it was daylight still. If you book later in fall it would have more of a spookier element. *did anyone else smell manure when crossing the threshold?? We did!Valerie ArmelliniValerie Armellini ★★★★★ What a fun evening with Daniel in downtown Hamilton. He's a real storyteller, and a truly fun guy. He made the stories so interesting! Will be going on more of these walks!Just a great evening out. Thank you Ghost Walks!!Brian DoddBrian Dodd ★★★★★ I recently went on a ghost walk and it was absolutely amazing! The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, and the stories she shared were both spooky and informative. I particularly enjoyed learning about the history behind some of the haunted locations we visited. Overall, I highly recommend this ghost walk to anyone looking for a fun and educational night out.Jorja MJorja M ★★★★★ Go Daniel!Your tour was excellent, informed, and well spoken!Sandra and Amelia AmosSandra and Amelia Amos ★★★★★ This tour was amazing. Daniel very personal and great storyteller!Kimberly AnnKimberly Ann ★★★★★ We went on the Hamilton's Dark History Tour yesterday. It was a fun walk through time. Daniel is a riveting storyteller. You'll find yourself engrossed in the intriguing and sometimes violent stories of the founding families of Hamilton, and the city's deep mob history. I'd recommend this to tourists and locals alike.Kimberly CabanasKimberly Cabanas ★★★★★ This was a fun walk through time. Daniel is a riveting storyteller. You'll find yourself engrossed in the intriguing and sometimes violent stories of the founding families of Hamilton, and the city's deep mob history. I'd recommend this to tourists and locals alike.Jessica JosefikJessica Josefik ★★★★★ Guide was a very enthusiastic and engaging ghost host. He is very knowledgeable about the subjects he is presenting. They draw the crowd in and holds their attention for each story and each site. I highly recommend Ghost Walks of Hamilton. I have gone multiple times & will be returning again!js_loader

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  • 2023 Dates
    • Saturday Oct 7th
    • Saturday Oct 14th
    • Saturday Oct 21st
    • Saturday Oct 28th
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FAQ & Interesting Info

Why we are different from other Tours?

A focus on masterful storytelling at a reasonable price (with no hidden fees!).  First, we’ve put special attention into respecting the ghost story.  Also, with a dedication to traditional styles mixed with natural (and interesting) odd history.  This is our specialty since 2003.

Reviews | What people are saying…

Excellent4.9 Based on 409 reviews fromChris WhiteChris White ★★★★★ Great value and Sir Bob’s storytelling was fantastic.Kristen RoseKristen Rose ★★★★★ Love the tours provided. Enjoyable way to learn the historyChantelle LisaChantelle Lisa ★★★★★ Went on The Ghost Walks latest tour the Dark Trolley and had a great time so informative, and interesting. Daniel kept us entertained the whole time. 10/10 recommend. We signed up for another one on the drive homeKatie FavellKatie Favell ★★★★★ We booked a private walk of downtown Hamilton. Daniel was amazing! He was very engaging and knowledgeable. The tour was definitely an experience that I will always remember!Doug MillarDoug Millar ★★★★★ Ghost Walks latest tour, The Dark Trolley tour, was fun, informative, and an enjoyable evening! Thanks Daniel for being such fantastic host!Diggity DawgDiggity Dawg ★★★★★ My wife and I were just on the Dark Trolley tour, with Daniel this past weekend. He was an exceptional guide. Full of wit, charm, and vast amounts of knowledge. I discovered things about past criminal dealings and tragic events that happened right in our own backyard! We had a blast, and highly recommend Ghost Walks events to everyone. The trolley itself, adds a nice nostalgic element to the tour. Thanks Daniel!Lisa Marie PalmerLisa Marie Palmer ★★★★★ Had a great time on the Trolley Tour of Hamilton Harbour. Daniel is a wonderful host and story teller. Looking forward to more.Heather CampeaHeather Campea ★★★★★ we had a great time on the trolley tour! our tour guide was amazing!Kathleen DKathleen D ★★★★★ Toured Armitage Ruins, guide lady with the red hair was an enjoyable story teller. (Sorry couldn't remember her name) we did a 7pm tour in Aug so it was daylight still. If you book later in fall it would have more of a spookier element. *did anyone else smell manure when crossing the threshold?? We did!Valerie ArmelliniValerie Armellini ★★★★★ What a fun evening with Daniel in downtown Hamilton. He's a real storyteller, and a truly fun guy. He made the stories so interesting! Will be going on more of these walks!Just a great evening out. Thank you Ghost Walks!!Brian DoddBrian Dodd ★★★★★ I recently went on a ghost walk and it was absolutely amazing! The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, and the stories she shared were both spooky and informative. I particularly enjoyed learning about the history behind some of the haunted locations we visited. Overall, I highly recommend this ghost walk to anyone looking for a fun and educational night out.Jorja MJorja M ★★★★★ Go Daniel!Your tour was excellent, informed, and well spoken!Sandra and Amelia AmosSandra and Amelia Amos ★★★★★ This tour was amazing. Daniel very personal and great storyteller!Kimberly AnnKimberly Ann ★★★★★ We went on the Hamilton's Dark History Tour yesterday. It was a fun walk through time. Daniel is a riveting storyteller. You'll find yourself engrossed in the intriguing and sometimes violent stories of the founding families of Hamilton, and the city's deep mob history. I'd recommend this to tourists and locals alike.Kimberly CabanasKimberly Cabanas ★★★★★ This was a fun walk through time. Daniel is a riveting storyteller. You'll find yourself engrossed in the intriguing and sometimes violent stories of the founding families of Hamilton, and the city's deep mob history. I'd recommend this to tourists and locals alike.Jessica JosefikJessica Josefik ★★★★★ Guide was a very enthusiastic and engaging ghost host. He is very knowledgeable about the subjects he is presenting. They draw the crowd in and holds their attention for each story and each site. I highly recommend Ghost Walks of Hamilton. I have gone multiple times & will be returning again!js_loader

Why are dates and times missing when booking?

When a date or time slot is missing in the Booking… If a missing time, that tour time is sold out.  A missing date, means the entire night is sold out.

Are you connected to HH for Hamilton Tours?

No. There was a connection a few years back for promotion only. Ended in 2012. All Hamilton based, and other tours, originated from our same love of ghost stories starting with Downtown Hamilton in 2003.

Ghost Story from Bus – Auchmar Mansion

Experiencing the Ghosts after Half-A-Century

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High was a TV show on YTV.  Ran from 2002 to 2006.  Why am I talking about this here? 

The Gothic “Magic School” they filmed in… was Hamilton Mountain’s Auchmar Mansion

Auchmar Mansion - Hamilton Mountain

This was the first time non-Nuns had entered the building in almost half-a-century!  Meaning, the ghosts of the old Buchanan mansion can finally be noticed.

Such as that one night the Villain (actor Lawrence Bayne) slept over. 

He had an early shoot the next morning.  Heading into the back area behind the original house.  They had converted it into a line of dressing rooms for the actors.

Closing the door, lying down on the couch and closing his eyes. 

A click!  Opening his eyes.  Half asleep he saw movement at the door.  The knob turning.

He jumped up as the door swung open.  Running into the hall ready to confront whoever was playing this horrible joke.

The hallway empty and quiet.

This and the adorably creepy resident ghost of the house.

Should I book in advance?

Yes.  We are limited on space for tours.  Advance bookings allows us to guarantee spots for you, and book in additional guides if needed.