Orange Circle
Ghost Tours

Orange, California · The Historic Plaza

A two-hour chilling walk through the Plaza's most haunted corners with your guide, Kathy Makabre.

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The Experience

Tales from the Orange Circle

Come to the Orange Circle and hear tales of paranormal occurrences from your guide, Kathy Makabre. Over this two-hour walking tour, you'll hear stories of poltergeists, unexplained happenings, and untimely deaths, each one drawn from the hours Kathy spent interviewing the residents and merchants who lived them firsthand.

These aren't stories pulled from a book. They were collected door to door, from the people of the Orange Circle.

Know before you go

What to Expect

  • An EMF detector, loaned to you

    An EMF detector will be loaned to each guest for the duration of the tour. These handheld readers detect invisible waves of energy in the environment… some say ghostly energy!

  • Private to your group

    1–9 guests, and never a crowd. You won't be joined by strangers… well, no mortal strangers, that is.

  • Two hours on foot

    About one mile through the historic Orange Plaza. Every street and sidewalk is wheelchair and walker accessible.

  • Ages 13 and over

    No one under 13 is allowed on the tour.

The Route

The Haunted Route

Kathy leads you from one haunted corner of the Plaza to the next, each with its own story, and its own resident that never quite left.

  • A shadowed clapboard building behind the Plaza, in black and white
  • A dim interior corridor
  • A historic theater interior
  • A darkened room
  • An old photograph
  • An early-1900s Glassell Street storefront with a gathered crowd
  • An oval portrait of a 19th-century man
  • A dim historic interior

Where was the specter of a headless man seen?

Swipe, or use the arrows. The answers wait for you on the tour.

Find us

Where We Meet

Meet at the tables between Gabbi's Restaurant and Antique Depot
155 S. Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866

Please allow 15 minutes for parking. We don't want to keep the spirits waiting, so we leave right on time. Arrive a few minutes early so you don't miss the start.

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What Are Guests Saying?

  • I really enjoyed the verified second hand accounts of hauntings, the EMF detectors and how attentive Kathy was with the group.
    L.W.
  • Length was perfect, timing was great. I like how Kathy mixed historical events with modern accounts of the paranormal! A lot of tours rely solely on history but I appreciated the effort to solicit stories from local vendors.
    P.N.
  • We loved the tour and have been talking about it all day. The presentation was very organized and well researched. Kathy did a great job.
    L.M.
  • The EMF detectors during the tour are a nice touch. I learned a lot about Old Town Orange that I didn't know.
    R.J.
  • I like that your tour was done by your own personal research and interviews. The time went by so fast cuz I was having so much fun!
    M.W.

Reserve

Reserve Your Spot

The tour costs $125 for two hours, whether with one guest or nine. Send your request below and Kathy will confirm your date.

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Questions

Frequently Asked

How long is the tour?

About two hours, on foot, roughly one mile.

How many people can come?

Groups of 1 to 9 guests.

Is there an age limit?

Guests must be 13 or older. No one under 13 is allowed on the tour.

Do I need to bring anything?

Comfortable walking shoes. An EMF detector is loaned to each guest for the tour.

Where do we meet?

At the tables between Gabbi's Restaurant and Antique Depot, 155 S. Glassell St. Allow 15 minutes to park first.

Is the tour wheelchair or mobility accessible?

Yes. Every street and sidewalk on the route is accessible for wheelchairs and walkers.

Does the tour run rain or shine?

Yes. Bring an umbrella during inclement weather.

What's your cancellation or refund policy?

You'll get a full refund of your $125 if you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour.

How much does it cost?

The tour costs $125 for two hours, whether with one guest or nine. You pay when you book.

How do I pay?

Fill in the booking form and you'll be taken to our secure Stripe checkout to pay $125 and reserve your spot. Your card details are entered on Stripe, never on this site. Kathy follows up to confirm your date.