Haunted History Tours
Join us as we step back in time and discover the darker side of Portland, Maine.
Walk along the cobblestone pathways of Portland's West End, considered to be one of America's best preserved examples of the Victoria era. Immerse yourself in tales of musical spirits, poets, tragic fires, parties that never die, and a vast network of underground tunnels.
Quick Details
• Starts: 7 p.m. – time subject to change with the season.
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes with 6 Haunted Locations.
• Tours begin at 181 State St. next to the monument of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
• Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you find our starting point.
• Haunted History Tours operate rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
• Comfortable footwear is a must!
The most immersive way to see Historic Portland is on foot. Our 60-minute walking tour takes you down the cobblestone pathways of our historic city in search of spirits that linger from times long past.
Our knowledgeable guides will enchant you with tales of Portland’s most renown ghosts as well as the area's vast and rich history. You will hear fascinating and spooky tales from the first European settlement in 1632 right up to the present day. Discover the many times Portland has fallen and risen anew, and hear about the restless spirits who remain, unable or unwilling to move on.
Follow our guides as they lead you by lantern-light sharing stories about the many ghost stories, legends, and folklore of this beautiful city.