Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists: Portland Ghost Tour

As night settles over the waterfront, the stories of the past begin to surface on the #1 ghost tour in Portland, where shadowed streets and salty air set the stage for something unseen. Operating nightly, year-round, this immersive walking tour is guided by Portland’s official haunted history experts, drawing guests into a world of documented hauntings, tragic events, and lingering spirits. This is a slow-burning, story-driven experience that reveals the city’s darker chapters through real accounts and carefully researched history. Guests are encouraged to wear their most comfortable shoes, as the journey unfolds through historic streets where echoes of the past are never far behind.

The route winds through some of Portland’s most iconic and storied locations, including Bell Buoy Park, a waterfront site tied to maritime tragedies and unexplained sightings, and Andy’s Old Port Pub, a longtime fixture in the Old Port district known for reports of paranormal activity tied to its historic structure. Covering roughly a mile of haunted real estate, the tour keeps guests outdoors, allowing the atmosphere of each location to speak for itself. Along the way, guides share factual accounts of shipwrecks, fires, untimely deaths, and long-standing legends that helped shape Portland’s reputation as one of New England’s most haunted cities.

Ideal for private groups, bachelorette parties, haunted pub crawls, and special events, this experience offers a memorable way to explore Portland after dark. Every story is rooted in history, delivered with a sense of mystery that lingers long after the tour ends. Proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-owned and women and minority-led, the tour blends inclusive leadership with authentic storytelling, creating an eerie, respectful, and unforgettable walk through Portland’s haunted past.

Tour Highlights

• Explore the Dublin House and uncover tales of restless spirits and hauntings.
• Stand outside the Former First Nation Bank Building and hear eerie histories.
• Visit the Globe Hotel Co. to learn about ghostly sightings and dark events.
• Wander Red Bank’s haunted streets and feel the past come alive around you.
• Discover hidden alleys where tragic events and restless spirits linger.