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
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Cape May sits at the very southern tip of New Jersey, where the Atlantic meets the Delaware Bay and people have come to escape the summer heat since the 1700s — making it the oldest seaside resort in the country. Ghost City Tours walks its gaslit streets after dark, past the grand Victorian hotels and mansions that the daylight crowds pass without a second glance.
The town survived a fire that nearly erased it in 1878, and what rose from the ashes became the largest collection of Victorian buildings in the United States. Those old landmarks come with stories — the drowned child still said to play at Congress Hall, the unseen dog that pads through the Physick Estate, the lingering family of the Southern Mansion, and the lighthouse keepers and ships that never came home.
Our local guides tell you what really happened at each stop — no gimmicks, no actors jumping from doorways, just the true accounts of the people who lived, died, and apparently stayed. Bring the whole family on The Last Ship Home, an all-ages evening walk through the resort's gentler ghosts, or save the grim details for Dark Water Rising, our adults-only walk along the drownings, the shipwrecks, and the restless side of town.
Ghost City Tours has been telling America's darkest stories since 2012. Book your Cape May ghost tour today and hear the histories that haunted Cape May keeps out of the postcards.
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An all-ages evening walk through America's oldest seaside resort, where the lighthouse keepers, the ships that never came home, and the gentle Victorian ghosts of Congress Hall and the Physick Estate come back to life along the gaslit streets.
After dark, Cape May's charm peels back. This adults-only walk follows the drownings off the coast, the Great Fire of 1878, and the restless spirits of the Southern Mansion and the Physick Estate, with the grim details left in.
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.
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| 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.
Real places · Documented history
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've documented 3 real haunted places in Cape May — each one an actual site with a researched history, not a legend we invented.
View all haunted locations in Cape MayRead 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 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.
Trusted by Millions of Ghost Tour Enthusiasts since 2012
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.
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