Explore Pensacola: Tours & events
From walking and trolley tours to climbing the lighthouse, discover the spookier side of Pensacola this fall
UWF Historic Trust
Throughout the year, UWF Historic Trust brings Pensacola’s history to life through tours, exhibits and family-friendly events. This fall, check out tours of historic downtown and enjoy the 36th Annual Haunted History Tours.
Where: 330 S. Jefferson St., Pensacola
Info: historicpensacola.org; advance tickets recommended
Calendar
Tuesdays-Saturdays: Historic House Tours, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.
Sept. 10: Sweet Tea Murders: Hank Killam, 6 p.m.
Sept. 11: Sweet Tea Murders: The Cruel Murder of Charles Sudmall, 6 p.m.
Sept. 18: Dead Man’s Chest: A Murder Mystery Dinner, 6 p.m.
Oct. 2-3: Tormented Trolley Tours
Oct. 8: Exclusive Haunted Experience
Oct. 9-10, 23-24: Haunted History Walking Tours: Macabre Museum Mysteries and Haunted Village
Oct. 16: Halloweentowne, a family-friendly Halloween celebration
Oct. 17: Spirits of the Simpson House at Arcadia’s Simpson Homestead
Oct. 30-31: Talking to the Dead: The Victorian Séance at the Barkley House
Go Retro
Discover Pensacola aboard a vintage trolley or on foot with Go Retro. From local landmarks and historic sites to haunted cemeteries and a 21-and-over pub tour, these experiences offer something for everyone.
Where: 1800 N. E St., Pensacola
Info: 850-466-5220; info@goretro.us; goretro.us; advance tickets recommended
Calendar
Mondays: Pensacola Beach Tour, 8:30-11 a.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: Ghosts and Graveyards Trolley Tour, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: St. John’s Cemetery Walking Tour, 5 p.m.
Fridays: Andrew Jackson Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.
Saturdays: Suds and Spirits Tour (21+), 4:30-6 p.m.
Saturdays: Kids Ghost Tour: The Witch of East Hill, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Known for its rich maritime history, the Pensacola Lighthouse offers seasonal after-hours experiences ranging from guided ghost hunts to moonlit climbs of the historic tower. Expect a unique experience and incredible views.
Where: 2081 Radford Blvd., Pensacola
Info: 850-393-1561; pensacolalighthouse.org
Admission: Prices vary; advance tickets recommended. Civilian guests must use the shuttle service to go to the lighthouse. Guests 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or other accepted identification to enter.
Calendar
Sept. 5 and 19; Oct. 17, 24 and 31: Ghost Tour, 6:45-9 p.m.
Sept. 25-26: Light of the Moon Climb, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 26: Light of the Moon Climb, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
