PLACERVILLE · FOLSOM · GOLD COUNTRY
Ghost & History Tours in Placerville and Folsom
Where the Past is Always Present
Gold Rush stories, ghost tours and guided cemetery investigations across Placerville (old Hangtown), Folsom and Gold Country. Find a public date or plan an experience for your group.
Placerville Thu–Fri · Folsom Saturdays & Sundays, 6:00–7:30 PM · Placerville Cemetery Tour Thu–Fri · Wine Walk 2nd & 4th Wed
Pick your night
- Thu & Fri · 6:00–7:30 PM · Placerville: Echoes of the Past
- Thu & Fri · 8:00–9:30 PM · Placerville Union Cemetery: Shadows at Dusk
- Thu & Fri · 9:30–11:00 PM · Placerville Union Cemetery: Graveyard Shift
- Saturdays & Sundays, 6:00–7:30 PM · Historic Folsom: Shadows of Sutter Street
- 2nd & 4th Wed · 5:30–7:00 PM · Placerville · 21+: Wicked Wednesday Wine Walk
Public Tours & Investigations
Placerville Ghost Tour: Echoes of the Past
Walk historic Main Street through Gold Rush history, local legends and reported hauntings.
Thu & Fri · 6:00–7:30 PM · from $15 · 305 Main St · kids 5 & under free
Folsom Ghost Tour: Shadows of Sutter Street
Explore Sutter Street, railroad history, prison stories and the reported hauntings of historic Folsom.
Saturdays & Sundays, 6:00–7:30 PM · from $15 · 703 Sutter St · kids 5 & under free
Placerville Cemetery Tour
Choose Shadows at Dusk for a guided introduction or Graveyard Shift for a later investigation with advanced equipment and thermal imaging.
Thu & Fri · 650 Bee St · free parking · Shadows at Dusk $40 general, $35 veterans/seniors/locals, $35 kids & teens 15 and under · Shadows at Dusk up to 12 guests · Graveyard Shift up to 8 guests · kids 5 & under free
PLACERVILLE · 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS · 21+
Wicked Wednesday Wine Walk
Three tasting stops pair local wine with Gold Country stories for a relaxed evening out.
2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS · 5:30–7:00 PM · 21+ · PLACERVILLE · $50
Why Moonlight
We separate documented history, folklore and reported experiences, and never present legend as fact.
- Research-backed stories: we tell you what the records show, and which stories are legend.
- Locally guided since our first tour in June 2024.
- Free EMF meters for every guest, on every tour.
Believers, skeptics and first-time guests are welcome.
What guests say
★ 4.9 on Google from 79 reviews
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“Jack with Moonlight Tours did an amazing job!”
— Devan Thomas
“Jack took my group of nine on a wonderful and educational walk through downtown Placerville.”
— Destiny Harris
As Seen In
- Style Magazine
- Go World Travel
- Visit Folsom
- El Dorado Hills City Lifestyle
- Ghosts of the Gold Rush on Apple TV
Appearances: Haunted Horizons, co-hosted by Jack Devan (Foothill 7 TV) · Member: El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
Private Tours & Retreats
PRIVATE · CORPORATE · CELEBRATIONS
Private & Corporate Events
Custom history and ghost experiences for families, clubs, celebrations and teams, including interactive team challenges.
THREE EDITIONS · TWO HISTORIC HOTELS
Paranormal Retreats
Private stays at the Cary House Hotel or Georgetown Hotel & Saloon, with three editions led by our flagship Black Label.
Questions? Call 530-497-4960 (daily 9 AM–5:30 PM) or email info@moonlighttours.co.
Quick answers
Are the tours suitable for children?
Kids 5 and under join free on every tour except the Wine Walk, which is 21+ (the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 5:30–7:00 PM, with valid photo ID required for every guest). Every tour has a discounted kids & teens ticket; see each tour for ages. Every guest 17 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Stories may discuss death, crime and other mature subjects, so ask us if you’re unsure whether a tour suits your child.
Where do we meet?
Placerville ghost tours usually start at Placerville Public House, 305 Main Street. Folsom tours usually start at Folsom Hotel & Saloon, 703 Sutter Street. Cemetery investigations meet at the main entrance of Placerville Union Cemetery, 650 Bee Street, which has free parking. Always follow the specific instructions in your booking confirmation.
Will we definitely experience paranormal activity?
No. We can’t guarantee a sighting, response or unexplained event. Our job is to give you the history, the tools and an honest way to look at whatever happens.