7 rankings Updated October 26, 2026

Night tour rankings

The world, Europe, the US, ghost tours, families and cheap tours

Every ranking on the site, computed from one Night Score: the world, Europe and the US, ghost tours on both sides of the Atlantic, tours for families and tours under $35 (€31).

The big listsGhost toursFamilies and budgets
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The big lists

Best night tours in the world#1 Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour, BangkokBest night tours in Europe#1 Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour, LondonBest night tours in the US#1 New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour, New Orleans
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Ghost tours

Best ghost tours in the US#1 New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour, New OrleansBest ghost tours in Europe#1 Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour, London
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Families and budgets

Best night tours for families#1 Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT, SingaporeBest cheap night tours#1 Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT, Singapore
The Milky Way over a stone viewpoint in Teide National Park, Tenerife8.8/10Top

The best night tours in the world

Twenty night tours from 15 places, sorted by Night Score. Stargazing and rainforest walks crowd the top because the dark is the whole point; a $38 (€34) Bangkok tuk-tuk beats them all.

#1: Bangkok by Night, 8.8 20 tours from 15 places 9 of 20 need full dark
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Prague Castle lit at night and reflected in the Vltava river8.1/10Top

The best night tours in Europe

Fifteen night tours across ten European cities, sorted by Night Score. The north wins on ghost walks, Budapest on the river, and Paris, Vienna, Venice and Berlin don't make it at all.

#1: Jack the Ripper walk, 8.1 15 tours in 10 cities 6 of the top 10 are ghost walks
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The Lincoln Memorial lit at night at the end of the National Mall7.8/10Top

The best night tours in the US

Fifteen night tours across eight US cities, sorted by Night Score. Ten are ghost tours. The rest are DC's memorials by van, three pub walks and Brooklyn's Christmas lights.

#1: New Orleans true crime, 7.8 15 tours in 8 cities 10 of 15 are ghost tours
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Old gravestones under live oaks in a Charleston churchyard at night7.8/10Top

The best ghost tours in the US

Fifteen ghost tours from six towns, ranked by Night Score. New Orleans, Savannah, Salem and Charleston each fill three spots; only three tours get you through a locked door after dark.

#1: Streets of Sin, 7.8 15 tours in 6 towns 3 go inside after dark
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A candle-lit stone passage in Edinburgh's underground vaults8.1/10Top

The best ghost tours in Europe

Twelve ghost and dark-history walks across seven European cities, ranked by Night Score. London and Edinburgh take half the list; Paris, Venice and Amsterdam have nothing that qualifies.

#1: Jack the Ripper walk, 8.1 12 tours in 7 cities 6 of 12 in London or Edinburgh
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A red-eyed tree frog on a leaf at night near Arenal, Costa Rica8.6/10Top

The best night tours for families

Fifteen night tours with no age limit above 8 and no pub crawls, ranked by Night Score. Stargazing and wildlife walks lead; two entries deserve a closer look before you bring young kids.

#1: Singapore light shows, 8.6 Every tour open to under-9s Earliest start 5:00 p.m.
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A street lamp and Prague Castle at sunset8.6/10Top

The best cheap night tours

Fifteen night tours priced at $35 (€31) or less per person, ranked by Night Score. Four hours in Singapore for $32 (€29) leads, and three of these were on sale when we checked.

#1: Singapore light shows, 8.6 All $35 (€31) or less 3 on sale October 26
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