Ghosts of Market Square Tour

There's something special about Portsmouth after dark. The shops around Market Square begin closing for the evening, the crowds thin out, and the old brick buildings seem to take on a personality of their own.

It's the kind of place where you can almost imagine someone from 200 years ago turning the corner.

And according to some of Portsmouth's ghost stories, that might not be such a strange thought.

Welcome to Ghosts of Market Square, Ghost City Tours' family-friendly walking ghost tour through the haunted history of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Founded in the early 1600s, Portsmouth grew from a small colonial settlement into one of New England's most important seaports. Ships carried goods across the Atlantic, merchants built grand homes, and generations of residents lived through wars, devastating fires, epidemics, and remarkable changes.

Today, much of that history is still visible along Portsmouth's streets.

But not every story about the city's past can be found in a history book.

On Ghosts of Market Square, you'll explore the mysteries and ghostly legends associated with historic Portsmouth. Your guide will introduce you to the people and events that shaped the city, along with stories of unexplained happenings, mysterious encounters, and spirits that some believe never left.

You'll discover how a place that looks so charming during the day can feel surprisingly mysterious after sunset.

Some of the stories are rooted in documented history. Others have been passed along through local folklore and accounts of unusual experiences.

We'll leave it to you to decide what you believe.

A little spooky? Sure. But there's no reason the whole family can't enjoy a good ghost story.

Ghosts of Market Square is designed for families, curious kids, and adults who enjoy history with a supernatural twist. Our guides focus on entertaining storytelling, fascinating historical characters, and just enough mystery to make you think twice about that shadow you saw moving across the street.

There are no cheap jump scares or attempts to terrify younger guests. Just a fun, memorable evening exploring one of New England's most historic cities.

Whether you're visiting Portsmouth on vacation or have lived in the Seacoast area for years, you'll discover stories that might change the way you look at these familiar streets.

And the next time you're walking through Market Square after dark, take a moment to look around.

You never know who might still be calling Portsmouth home.