Annapolis Ghost Tours
COLONIAL CAPITAL • CHESAPEAKE SPIRITS • NAVAL LEGENDS OF MARYLAND
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For more than three centuries, Annapolis has stood at the crossroads of the Chesapeake Bay, serving as Maryland's colonial capital and a center of commerce, politics, and naval tradition. Its brick streets preserve one of the finest collections of 18th-century architecture in America — and, beneath the postcard charm, a deep well of ghost stories. Ghost City Tours walks the historic district after dark, from the old State House district to the centuries-old taverns and the waterfront where the Bay trade once thrived.
Our local guides tell the true history behind haunted Annapolis — the colonial taverns that served sailors, statesmen, and merchants for generations, the storms and hardship that marked the working waterfront, and the long naval heritage tied to the town and its Academy. These are stories of the people who, many say, never truly left, told on an atmospheric evening walk through streets where the past feels very close.
Ghost City Tours has been telling America's darkest stories since 2012, and Annapolis — a capital since the 1600s, and one of the most storied haunted destinations on the East Coast — is full of unexplained mysteries and documented tragedies still waiting to be heard. Book your Annapolis ghost tour today and meet the spirits that linger in Maryland's colonial capital.
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Ghosts of the Harbor Tour
A 90-minute family-friendly walk through historic Annapolis after dark, where more than three centuries of colonial seaport history meet the legends, strange encounters, and restless spirits the city has collected along the way.
- ✓Colonial seaport history after dark
- ✓Legends and strange encounters from 300+ years
- ✓Once the capital of the United States
- ✓A family-friendly walk built for all ages
The Dead Keep Watch Tour
A 90-minute adults-only walk through the darker side of Annapolis, beyond the postcard version of Maryland's capital, into accounts of tragedy, disturbing history, and the ghostly legends that outlived the people involved.
- ✓Annapolis without the polished history-book version
- ✓Tragedy, conflict, and forgotten history
- ✓Documented history, told apart from folklore
- ✓An adults-only night walk (16+)
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| Attribute | Ghosts of the Harbor Tour | The Dead Keep Watch Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | $29.99 | $34.99 |
| Meeting point | — | — |
| Duration | 90 min | 90 min |
| Walking distance | 1 mi | 1 mi |
| Pace | Leisurely | Leisurely |
| Age requirement | All ages | 16+ |
| Family-friendly | Ideal | Not suitable |
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| Scare factor | ||
| In the rain | Operates rain or shine | Operates rain or shine |
| Best for | Family vacationPre-dinnerWeekend getaway | Date nightWeekend getawayparanormal-enthusiasts |
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Why Take a Ghost Tour in Annapolis?
Annapolis is one of the most haunted cities on the East Coast
Few cities have stood as long, or seen as much, as Annapolis. Three centuries as a colonial capital, a Bay seaport, and a center of naval tradition have left these streets with a deep collection of ghost stories.
Colonial taverns, the historic State House district, a working waterfront, and a long naval heritage - Annapolis's history runs dark beneath its postcard charm, and our guides know exactly where to find it.
A Colonial Capital
Annapolis has served as Maryland's capital since the 1600s, and three centuries of politics, power, and history have left it full of ghost stories.
Centuries-Old Taverns
The city's historic taverns have served sailors, statesmen, and merchants for generations, and some of their oldest patrons are said to have never left.
Chesapeake Waterfront
Annapolis grew up around its harbor, and centuries of Bay trade, storms, and hardship have left the waterfront with its share of hauntings.
A Naval Tradition
Annapolis has been tied to the sea and the Navy for generations, and the legends of those who served run deep through the town.
Preserved Colonial Streets
The historic district preserves one of the finest collections of 18th-century architecture in America, an atmospheric backdrop where the past feels very close.
Tales of Those Who Stayed
From unexplained mysteries to documented tragedies, Annapolis is full of stories of people who, many say, never truly left.
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Join thousands who have experienced the paranormal side of Annapolis. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, our tours will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Real places · Documented history
Annapolis's Most Haunted Locations
Explore the paranormal hotspots
From colonial taverns and the historic State House district to the Chesapeake waterfront, Annapolis is full of places where the past still lingers. Each one carries its own story and its own restless spirits.
We've documented 2 real haunted places in Annapolis — each one an actual site with a researched history, not a legend we invented.
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Every one of these places is real — and has a history we've documented.
Read the full story behind each haunted location, then see the tours that walk you through them.
Real history, real hauntings, and guides who know the city inside out
Why Choose Ghost City Tours in Annapolis?
Ghost City Tours has been telling the true ghost stories of America's most haunted cities since 2012. In Annapolis, that means careful research, local knowledge, and guides who care more about getting the history right than about cheap scares.
Expert Local Storytellers
Our Annapolis guides know the city's history and its hauntings firsthand, and they tell the stories the way they should be told.
Small Groups, Better Tours
We keep our groups small so you can hear every word, ask your questions, and actually feel the atmosphere of the old streets.
History You Can Trust
Every story we tell is grounded in real history and documented accounts, not made-up legends invented to fill the time.
Good for All Ages
Our tours rely on storytelling rather than gimmicks, which makes them a good fit for families, couples, and history lovers alike.
We Stand by Our Tours
We are so confident you'll enjoy your ghost tour that we back it with a money-back guarantee.
The Perfect Setting
There is no better backdrop for a ghost tour than Annapolis's colonial streets and Chesapeake waterfront after dark.
Trusted by Millions of Ghost Tour Enthusiasts since 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our Annapolis ghost tours? Here is what you need to know before you join us on the streets of Maryland's haunted colonial capital.
Is Annapolis really haunted?
Annapolis is one of the most haunted cities on the East Coast. As Maryland's colonial capital and a center of commerce, politics, and naval tradition for more than three centuries, the city has gathered countless ghost stories. Its colonial taverns, historic State House district, waterfront, and the grounds tied to the Naval Academy all carry documented hauntings.
Are the ghost tours family-friendly?
Ghosts of the Harbor is our family-friendly tour for all ages. The Dead Keep Watch is adults-only (16+), with darker history and mature themes.
How long are the tours?
Most of our Annapolis ghost tours run about 90 minutes and cover an easy walk through the colonial historic district, with plenty of stops along the way.
Are these walking tours?
They are. Our Annapolis tours move at a relaxed pace and stop often, so you can take in each location while your guide tells its story. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the historic district has some cobblestones and gentle hills.
What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes are the main thing. Annapolis sits right on the Chesapeake, so the evening air can turn cool and breezy even in summer. We recommend bringing a light layer just in case.
Do the tours run in bad weather?
Our tours run rain or shine, so it is worth bringing an umbrella if rain is in the forecast. In the rare case of dangerous weather, we will reach out about rescheduling.
Do we go inside any of the buildings?
Our tours take place outdoors as we walk the streets of the colonial historic district. We stop in front of Annapolis's most haunted locations and share their stories, though we don't go inside private homes or businesses.
Where do the tours meet?
Our Annapolis tours meet at a central location in the historic district. The exact meeting spot is included in your booking confirmation, so you'll know exactly where to find your guide.
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