Villa Theresa Guest House

Explore the darker side of Seattle on Ghost & True Crime Tours by vehicle. Private Eye Tours has specialized in offering unique tours of Seattle since 1997. This is an opportunity to see the “real” Seattle in a different way. The tours are scenic, historical & entertaining. Four different tours are currently available: two true crime tours and two different Seattle Ghost Tours. Our original true crime tour covers Queen Anne Hill, Downtown Seattle, Pioneer Square & the Chinatown ID. We visit the scenes of the crimes covering infamous murders, burglaries, arsons, speakeasies & more. Read more…

Built in the early 20th century, the Mizpah Hotel dates back to the rough and tumble days of the wild west. Local legend says that Wyatt Earp even worked at the hotel before starting his law enforcement career. Though Earp later moved on, it’s clear from the stories that not everyone who spent time there did too. Those who hear about the Mizpah Hotel often think about the Lady in Red. Described as a woman in an old-fashioned red dress, the woman haunts the sixth floor. Read more…

The Real Amityville Horror House The story behind the real Amityville Horror house is a gruesome tale. The horrific murders that took place in the Amityville home in November of 1974 forever haunt this tainted residence. And what followed has been told and retold. The Amityville Horror Story Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr., otherwise known as “Butch,” was convicted in 1974 for murdering his entire family in a cold-blooded shooting spree. His mother, father and four siblings were all shot dead in the Amityville home while they slept. Read more…