SAN FRANCISCO - (Oct. 20, 2011) - From a rendez-vous with a vampire in San Francisco to a date with a dungeon in London,
Viator.com - the leading resource for more than 9,000 tours and activities in 800-plus destinations in more than 150 countries - has a selection of ghoulish and gory experiences for locals and travelers around the world. Celebrating the spirit of Halloween, Viator is highlighting a selection of its more macabre tours and activities for those who want to put a little fright into their sightseeing.
Get Out with the Ghosts in Europe
- A new experience from Viator, the Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends Night Walking Tour of Paris turns the City of Light into an exploration into the darker side that includes a history of murder, executions, rampant disease and a corrupt monarchy.
- One of Europe's more sinister histories is explored during the Jack the Ripper Tour and London Ghost Walk, led by a certified London Blue Badge guide, in this case, a "Ripperologist."
- The Venice Ghost Walking Tour tells the tale of six intriguing ghost stories and legends while exploring tucked-away backstreets well off the beaten path.
- Blending history with a bit of humor, when it comes to witchcraft, torture and the Plague - all explored during the Murder and Mystery Walking Tour of Edinburgh.
- Once the medieval streets are deserted, The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour uncovers stories of unsolved mysteries, murders, myths and legends.
Frightening Forays in the US
Step into the Dungeon
Scattered across Europe are a menacing selection of dungeon experiences sure to put any gory movie to shame. Instantly transported to a destination's darkest days, the dungeon experiences aren't for the faint of heart.
An exclusive look into the London Dungeon will help travelers decide if they've got the stomach for similar Viator experiences in Amsterdam, York and Edinburgh - most accompanied with Skip the Line access - especially beneficial during this spooky time of year.
Viator's selection of sinister experiences can be accessed through Viator.com, the
Viator Tours and Activities App for iPhone and Viator's mobile site. Visit the
Viator Travel Blog for more inspiration or follow the company on
Facebook and
Twitter for the latest deals, promotions, contests and Viator news.
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About Viator
Viator
® is the world's leading online resource for travel experiences, providing access to nearly 9,000 tours,
attractions and activities in 750-plus destinations in more than 150 countries. Viator - the Latin word for traveler -
offers a one-stop shop to plan, research and book trip activities via its Web and mobile platforms with resources such as
260,000 traveler reviews, ratings and photos, suggested itineraries and the Viator Travel Blog. Viator's in-house travel
experts hand pick trusted local operators to ensure quality, value and service, all backed by a low price guarantee. Viator
sells its products through Viator.com, the
Viator Tours and Activities App for iPhone, the Viator Ultimate Experience Guide for iPad, eight local language
sites for the European and Japanese markets and more than 2,000 affiliated sites that include major hotel chains and
airlines, online travel agencies, city-specific sites and more. Viator is a privately held company, with lead investment
from The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms. Founded in 1995, Viator is headquartered in San
Francisco with regional offices in Sydney, London and Las Vegas. Visit the
Viator
Travel Blog for more inspiration or follow the company on
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and
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