From Passion to Paranormal: The Origins of Kindred Spirits Tours

We focus on history first. Every ghost story begins with a living soul (well, most of them). They lived, loved and died. For one reason or another they stayed. Spirits long for their true stories to be told. We tell our tales with reverence and research. The company was started by two people who fell for each other over spiritualism and texting historical documents and that energy carries through the stories we tell. 

We chose the pub crawl as a venue for these tales because it creates an intimate setting. By settling in cozy historic taverns, the atmosphere itself becomes a conduit for the past—stories linger in the air, just waiting to be told. Instead of standing outside a building, we gather, raise a glass, and speak like friends—breathing life into history. Guides truly guide you through the history and hopefully leave guests with new experiences to bring home to tell themselves. 

Passion is the foundation of this tour. You will never have a moment of rehearsed, drab tales. Every night, we honor history with fresh stories, shared in good company—with spirits in every sense of the word. 

I began considering this venture while working with a different tour company. My boyfriend and biggest supporter, James, was already leading pub crawls. On my nights off, I’d head out ahead of him to chat with the bartenders. I am a local personality and we quickly discovered the locals here loved us and encouraged us to branch out on our own. It’s no small feat to have the kind of tour that the waitresses listen in on. This love for storytelling extended beyond the taverns—into the streets, where my vision began to unfold. One evening as he and I told our personal experiences, I saw the vision so clearly:

Imagine sitting in a dimly lit tavern, sipping a signature cocktail, as a story of love, loss, and lingering spirits unfolds around you. Tales told by two people who loved to teach about the spirit realm and get excited to share research. A truly unique experience fueled by both the guide and the guest. In that moment, Kindred Spirits Tours began.

From those early conversations with bartenders to the tours we offer today, that local spirit has always been at the heart of haunted pub crawls. We share not just stories, but a connection to the community that made this dream possible.

When you take a Kindred Spirits Tour, you have that sense of community as well. The community’s support and encouragement radiates through every tour we give. From the suggested drinks to the friendly staff, you will feel that camaraderie that exists with locals. The locals have shared chilling tales and hidden histories with us—ones we’re excited to reveal in future blogs. But the best way to hear them? Come take a tour and discover the stories that aren’t in the guidebooks.

As my dream started to take shape, James and I included a close friend, Ryann, and the tours went from dream to reality. Here’s what makes each tour a unique and unforgettable experience, crafted for every guest—even the most seasoned ghost tour aficionado.