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Ditch the standard sightseeing itinerary and indulge in stories of the strange, supernatural, and macabre during this evening walking tour through Portland’s historic Old Port district. Listen to ghost stories from your guide as you take in the picturesque waterfront and historic waterfront, including mysterious apparitions and a sea serpent named Cassie.

Learn about Portland's history with this walking tour, which will take you through the Old Port, downtown, and waterfront areas. You'll see all sorts of historic attractions, including the home of Hendry Wadsworth-Longfellow, the Eastern Cemetery, and the Abyssinian Church, all with a professional guide on hand to share stories about the city's past.

Explore the heart of Portland and head out to see some of the area's hidden gems and less-visited spots with this guided sightseeing tour. Your guide, a born-and-raised Portlander who works as a college librarian by day, shows you off-the-beaten-path locations and shares with you all sorts of local lore along the way.

As night falls on Portland’s historic waterfront, discover why this is the #1 ghost tour in Portland, ME. Operating nightly, year-round, this one-mile walking tour is led by expert local guides who know the city’s legends, history, and hidden corners firsthand. This outdoor-only experience weaves together documented history, local folklore, and chilling tales that bring Portland’s past to life. Along the route, you'll visit iconic locations including Bell Buoy Park, Andy’s Old Port Pub, the Portland Harbor Hotel, and even a section of the Berlin Wall. Each stop is connected to real events, maritime tragedies, mysterious deaths, or unexplained stories that have become part of Portland’s haunted legacy. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and special events, this unforgettable ghost tour is proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-owned and women- and minority-led, offering an evening of haunting history, immersive storytelling, and unforgettable mystery.

The most immersive way to see Historic Portland is on foot. Our 1 hour 15 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’ll 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 the ghost stories, legends, and folklore of this beautiful city.