Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tours: History Meets the Paranormal

Oct 19, 2024

As Halloween approaches, Saratoga Springs once again proves that its history doesn’t always rest quietly. This October, the Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tour was featured on WNYT NewsChannel 13, shining a spotlight on one of the city’s most popular seasonal experiences—where rich local history and spine-tingling folklore ride side by side.

The special nighttime trolley tour takes guests through some of Saratoga Springs’ most infamous locations, blending documented history with stories of unexplained encounters. From grand homes more than a century old to long-standing public buildings, each stop reveals a layered past filled with both triumph and tragedy—and, according to many, lingering spirits.

Led by expert guide Charlie Kuenzel, the tour explores tales of apparitions, unexplained sounds, and eerie encounters reported over decades. Viewers of the NewsChannel 13 segment heard stories of shadowy figures, mysterious orbs of light, and even personal experiences from guests whose phones suddenly lost power or erased notes mid-tour—adding an unexpected personal twist to the evening.

One featured stop included the historic Bachelor Mansion on Circular Street, where visitors have long reported seeing the apparition of a man accompanied by his dog. Other locations highlighted how Saratoga’s underground mineral springs may contribute to what many believe is heightened paranormal energy throughout the city.

The Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tour is a collaborative effort between Discover Saratoga and the Saratoga Springs History Museum, offering residents and visitors alike a fun, immersive way to experience the city after dark—just in time for Halloween.

We extend a sincere thank-you to WNYT NewsChannel 13 for covering this unique program and helping share Saratoga Springs’ haunted history with a wider audience. Media coverage like this helps bring awareness to the creative ways the museum continues to connect the past with the present—sometimes with a few goosebumps along the way.