Portsmouth Ghost Tours
SEAFARING SPIRITS • SHIPWRECKS & LOSS • ONE OF NEW ENGLAND'S OLDEST PORTS
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SEAFARING SPIRITS • SHIPWRECKS & LOSS • ONE OF NEW ENGLAND'S OLDEST PORTS
Portsmouth sits where the Piscataqua River meets the Atlantic, one of the oldest seaports in the country and a city shaped by the sea at every turn. Settled in the 1600s, it grew into one of early America's busiest ports, and four centuries of shipwreck, war, and hard luck have left their mark on every cobblestone. Ghost City Tours walks the haunted waterfront after dark, when the harbor quiets and the older city rises, because the sea rarely gives up its stories easily.
Our local guides tell the true, researched history behind haunted Portsmouth — the sailors who never made it home, the families lost to fever and fire, the centuries-old taverns and waterfront homes where the past refuses to stay quiet. A port this old, and this scarred, holds onto its dead, and our guides know exactly where in the historic district to find them.
Ghost City Tours has been telling the true ghost stories of America's most haunted cities since 2012, trading cheap scares for real history and documented, eyewitness accounts. Book your Portsmouth ghost tour today and discover why this old New England seaport is considered one of the region's most fascinating haunted destinations.
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Portsmouth is one of the most haunted towns in New England
Few cities have lived as closely with the sea, or with its losses, as Portsmouth. Four centuries of shipwrecks, war, and hardship have left their mark on these streets, and the spirits of that past are never far away.
One of America's oldest seaports, with a working waterfront, centuries-old taverns, and historic homes, Portsmouth's history runs dark, and our guides know exactly where to find it.
Settled in the 1600s, Portsmouth has had four centuries to gather tragedy, loss, and the spirits that come with a life lived on the sea.
Countless ships and sailors never made it home to Portsmouth's harbor, and the sea has a way of holding onto what it takes.
Portsmouth's working waterfront and old warehouses have witnessed centuries of hardship, and much of that history still lingers after dark.
The city's historic taverns have served sailors and merchants for generations, and some of their oldest patrons are said to have never left.
Fever, fire, and hard winters took a heavy toll on this port town, and the dead of those years are part of its haunted reputation.
Portsmouth's historic district preserves the streets and homes of early America, an atmospheric backdrop where the past feels very close.
Join thousands who have experienced the paranormal side of Portsmouth. 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 the working waterfront to centuries-old taverns and historic homes, Portsmouth is full of places where the past still lingers. Each one carries its own story and its own restless 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 city inside out
Ghost City Tours has been telling the true ghost stories of America's most haunted cities since 2012. In Portsmouth, that means careful research, local knowledge, and guides who care more about getting the history right than about cheap scares.
Our Portsmouth guides know the city'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 Portsmouth's historic waterfront and colonial streets after dark.
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Have questions about our Portsmouth ghost tours? Here is what you need to know before you join us on the streets of one of New England's oldest seaports.
Portsmouth is considered one of the most haunted towns in New England. As one of the oldest seaports in the country, it has weathered centuries of shipwrecks, epidemics, war, and hardship, and the historic district is full of buildings with documented ghost stories. Sites tied to its maritime past, old taverns, and historic homes all carry their share of hauntings.
Our Portsmouth ghost tours are built on real history and well-documented hauntings rather than cheap scares, which makes them a good fit for older kids, teens, and adults. If you are bringing younger children, reach out and we will let you know what to expect.
Most of our Portsmouth ghost tours run about 90 minutes and cover an easy walk through the historic waterfront district, with plenty of stops along the way.
They are. Our Portsmouth 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.
Comfortable walking shoes are the main thing. Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth's most haunted locations and share their stories, though we don't go inside private homes or businesses.
Our Portsmouth 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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