Historic Ghost Tours at Deering Estate

Deering Estate is known as one of the most haunted places in South Florida! Guests can explore the history of the Deering Estate and step into the past on a Ghost Tour. Guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Walking the same paths that Indigenous People, Miami's early settlers, and even Charles Deering have walked as we navigate the moments that linger on.

Please dress comfortably. It is recommended to wear closed toe shoes, and to bring your own flashlight & mosquito repellent. Tour may contain mature subject matter. Recommended for ages 9 & up. Equipment used to detect paranormal activity – such as pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters and cameras are welcome!

Ghost Tours are offered on September 23 & 30; October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 & 26, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cost: $40 per person. Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance.

Updated Miami-Dade County COVID policy: Masks are again required at all indoor County facilities for employees and for visitors, in keeping with new CDC guidance that even vaccinated people should wear masks in certain settings to maximize protection from the Delta variant. Masks continue to be required on transit and at the airport under federal regulation.

We urge our residents to wear masks around large crowds of people and particularly around those who you do not know to be vaccinated. For more information, please visit the website. You can also review the latest COVID-19 updates before visiting the Estate.

About the Deering Estate
The Deering Estate preserves the 1920s era Miami estate of Charles Deering, Chicago industrialist, early preservationist, environmentalist, art collector, philanthropist and first chairman of the International Harvester Company. The Deering Estate is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue in Miami.

About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c)3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.