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A 'ghost tour' (also called a 'haunted tour', 'ghost walk', or 'haunted walk') is an activity themed around the paranormal providing an entertaining and often educational way to present history. Tours are often take place around sites with a reputation for unusual occurrences. They are usually conducted at night and will combine a mix of factual history, folklore and stories.
Tours themes around the paranormal can introduce historic, social and scientific topics to a wider audience than might not otherwise be addressed. Stories centered on ghosts and mysteries are more attractive to many people to whom leisure time is precious, than purely academic pursuits. A well presented thematic tour can create the interest for further investigation into the stories behind the topics.
Presentations use drama, humour and analogies to weave stories in an interesting way. Tours may be conducted on foot, vehicle or even a self led tour finding clues along a pre-determined route.
Increased popularity of tours has led to the formation of several professional bodies aimed at promoting ghost tours and improving the experience and security of customers.