Ghost tour
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A ghost tour or haunted tour is an activity themed around the paranormal providing an entertaining and often educational way to present history. Tours are often lead on foot around sites with a reputation for unusual occurrences. Tours are often lead at night and will combine a mix of factual history, folklore and stories.
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[edit] Educational value
Tours themes around the paranormal can introduce historic, social and scientific topics to a wider audience than might not otherwise be addressed. Stories centered on ghosts and mysteries are for more attractive to many people to whom leisure time is precious, than purely academic pursuits. A well presented thematic tour should create the interest for further investigation into the stories behind the topics.
[edit] Interpretation techniques
Thematic Interpretation is used on professional tours to engage the audience using skilled public speaking. Presentations use drama, humor and analogies to weave stories in an interesting way. Tours may be conducted on foot, vehicle or even a self led tour finding clues along a pre-determined route.
[edit] Popularity
Increased poularity of tours has led to the formation of several professional bodies with an interest in promoting the use of interpretive tours and improving the experience and security of customers.
