Looking for a spooky night out? Here are 5 Halloween tours to try

Looking for something to do this Halloween season?

From exploring historic landmarks to hearing ghost stories and local legends, there are plenty of after-dark experiences to try.

Here are five night tours and Halloween activities to check out around Metro Manila and nearby areas.

1. Explore Rizal Park Luneta and Paco Park after dark

The National Parks Development Committee will hold Lunetakutan 2026: Night of the Forgotten in Manila.

The free event will feature the fifth edition of the Squadghouls Night Tour which will take participants around Rizal Park Luneta and Paco Park on October 23 at 9 p.m.

The designated assembly area is at The Gallery in Rizal Park.

Interested participants may register online with the National Parks Development Committee.

2. Take a guided night tour of the Metropolitan Theater

The Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila will offer a free guided night tour on October 25 at 7 p.m.

The one-hour tour will give participants a chance to explore the historic theater and learn more about the landmark.

The first 100 people to register online will be accommodated, while walk-ins may be accepted depending on available slots.

Admission will begin 30 minutes before the scheduled tour. Parking is limited, and some facilities may be off-limits during the visit.

3. Discover Masungi Georeserve after hours

For those who prefer an outdoor experience, Masungi: After Hours offers a nighttime journey through the natural landscape of Masungi Georeserve, combining the site's nocturnal environment with Filipino folklore.

The experience is scheduled for October 24, 25, and 31, as well as Saturdays and Sundays in November.

Sessions are set for 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., with each experience lasting three to four hours.

The conservation fee is P2,000 per guest or P1,800 per guest for groups of three or more. Slots are limited.

Interested visitors may request a visit online.

4. Walk through New Manila's history and legends

Manilakad will hold New Manila After Dark, a heritage walking tour through parts of New Manila and Cubao in Quezon City on October 31.

The tour will start at 2 p.m. and feature historic churches, old mansions, and local legends, including stories associated with Balete Drive.

Participants will meet at Devour Food Hub on E. Rodriguez Avenue, near the corner of Hemady. The tour will end at Cubao Cathedral in the early evening.

The fee for solo participants is P1,200, excluding food.

Interested participants may register online

5. Hear UP Diliman's ghost stories and urban legends

The University of the Philippines Diliman will hold kaDILIMAN: UP Diliman After Dark, a free guided night tour, on November 6.

The tour will explore campus ghost stories, urban legends and historical landmarks, including stories connected to Martial Law and experiences shared by students through the years.

Assembly time is 5 p.m. at Quezon Hall. The activity is open to UP alumni, with limited slots available.

Interested participants may register through the online form announced by the UP Office of Alumni Relations on Facebook. — LA, GMA News