Cape May Ghost Tours
VICTORIAN HAUNTS • SEASIDE SPIRITS • NEW JERSEY'S OLDEST RESORT TOWN
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VICTORIAN HAUNTS • SEASIDE SPIRITS • NEW JERSEY'S OLDEST RESORT TOWN
Cape May sits at the very southern tip of New Jersey, where the Atlantic meets the Delaware Bay. People have been coming here to escape the summer heat since the 1700s, which makes it the oldest seaside resort in the country.
The whole town survived a fire that nearly wiped it out in 1878, and what rose from the ashes is the largest collection of Victorian buildings in the United States. Those old hotels and mansions come with stories that the daylight crowds rarely hear.
Our guides walk you past the places where Cape May's history turned dark, and they tell you what really happened there. No gimmicks, no actors jumping out of doorways. Just the true accounts of the people who lived, died, and apparently stayed.
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Ghost Tour in Cape May
From family-friendly adventures to adults-only thrills, we have the perfect ghost tour for you
Cape May has been sending ships out into the Atlantic since before the country had a name, and the sea has always taken its share. The Last Ship Home is our all-ages tour, and it's the perfect way for families to meet the gentler ghosts of America's oldest seaside resort, with the salt air at your back and the gas lamps flickering ahead.
The sea gives Cape May its beauty, and it has taken plenty in return. Dark Water Rising is our adults-only tour, and it trades the postcard shore for the one that shows up after midnight, when the fog comes in off the Atlantic and the old town feels a great deal older.
Join thousands of satisfied guests who have discovered the dark secrets and ghostly tales that make Cape May one of America's most haunted cities.
| Attribute | Dark Water Rising | The Last Ship Home |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 90 min | 90 min |
| Walking distance | 1 mi | 1 mi |
| Pace | Moderate | Leisurely |
| Age requirement | 16+ | All ages |
| Family-friendly | Not suitable | Ideal |
| Paranormal intensity | ||
| Scare factor | ||
| In the rain | Operates rain or shine | Operates rain or shine |
| Best for | Date nightAfter dinnerLate night+1 | Family vacationbeach-tripPre-dinner |
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Cape May is the most haunted town on the Jersey Shore
America's oldest seaside resort has had almost three hundred years to gather its ghosts, and the stories cling to its Victorian hotels, mansions, and quiet side streets.
Survivors of the 1878 fire, a drowned child at Congress Hall, the lingering family of the Southern Mansion - Cape May's history runs darker than its postcards let on, and our guides know exactly where to find it.
Cape May has welcomed summer visitors since the 1700s. Few towns in the country have had longer to accumulate tragedy, loss, and the spirits that come with them.
A fire tore through Cape May and destroyed much of the town. The buildings that rose afterward stand on the ashes of what came before.
The entire historic district is a National Historic Landmark, home to the largest collection of Victorian architecture in the United States. The past here is impossible to escape.
This seaside hotel has hosted four presidents, and guests and staff still report a young boy playing in halls that are supposed to be empty.
Built in 1879, this is Cape May's most famous haunted house, known for a woman in Victorian dress and the sound of a dog that no one can see.
Built during the Civil War for a wealthy Philadelphia merchant, the mansion is home to more than one spirit, including a host who never stopped entertaining.
Join thousands who have experienced the paranormal side of Cape May. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, our tours will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Explore the paranormal hotspots
From grand seaside hotels to Victorian mansions and the old lighthouse, Cape May is full of places where the past still lingers. Each one carries its own story and its own resident spirits.
We're currently researching and documenting the most haunted locations in this city. Check back soon for spine-chilling stories and paranormal hotspots!
Real history, real hauntings, and guides who know the town inside out
Ghost City Tours has been telling the true ghost stories of America's most haunted cities since 2012. In Cape May, that means careful research, local knowledge, and guides who care more about getting the history right than about cheap scares.
Our Cape May guides know the town's history and its hauntings firsthand, and they tell the stories the way they should be told.
We keep our groups small so you can hear every word, ask your questions, and actually feel the atmosphere of the old streets.
Every story we tell is grounded in real history and documented accounts, not made-up legends invented to fill the time.
Our tours rely on storytelling rather than gimmicks, which makes them a good fit for families, couples, and history lovers alike.
We are so confident you'll enjoy your ghost tour that we back it with a money-back guarantee.
There is no better backdrop for a ghost tour than Cape May's gaslit streets and Victorian houses after dark.
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Have questions about our Cape May ghost tours? Here is what you need to know before you join us on the streets of America's oldest seaside resort.
Cape May is one of the most reported haunted towns on the East Coast. As America's oldest seaside resort, it has welcomed visitors since the 1700s, and the entire historic district is a National Historic Landmark. Sites like Congress Hall, the Emlen Physick Estate, and the Southern Mansion have decades of documented ghost stories tied to them.
Yes. Our Cape May ghost tours lean on real history and well-documented hauntings rather than jump scares, so they work well for older kids, teens, and adults alike. If you are bringing younger children, just reach out and we will let you know what to expect.
Most of our Cape May ghost tours run about 90 minutes and cover an easy walk of roughly a mile through the historic district, with plenty of stops along the way.
They are. Cape May is a walking town, and the historic district is flat and easy to get around. We 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 the main thing. Cape May sits right on the water, so the evening air can turn cool and breezy even in summer. We recommend bringing a light layer just in case.
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.
Our tours take place outdoors as we walk the streets of the historic district. We stop in front of Cape May's most haunted locations and share their stories, though we don't go inside private homes or businesses.
Our Cape May tours meet in the historic district. The exact meeting spot is included in your booking confirmation, so you'll know exactly where to find your guide.
Our Guest Services team is here to help 7 days a week from 7 AM to 11:30 PM.
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