Seaside Shadows offers an award-winning stroll through New England’s darker corners, blending authentic local history with spine-tingling legend. Founded by historian and bestselling author Courtney McInvale in 2013, the team’s kn...
Locals and visitors alike rave about the guides on these ghost tours, with names like Kim, Jason, AJ, and Blaine coming up repeatedly for their engaging storytelling and deep knowledge of the area's history. What sets this experience apart is the authentic local perspective—these aren't scripted corporate tours, but rather passionate historians who blend historical facts with paranormal tales in a way that works whether you're a believer or a skeptic. Several reviewers mention learning surprising details about places they've lived near for years. The tours strike a nice balance between entertainment and education, with guides using EMF devices and other interactive elements to keep groups engaged. Even when dealing with the occasional drunk heckler or Saturday night downtown crowds, the tour leaders handle distractions professionally while maintaining the atmosphere. The walking pace is comfortable with plenty of rest stops, and groups appreciate how guides make even larger tours feel personal. Multiple people say they're planning to return for other tours, which speaks volumes about the quality of the experience.
I love to take ghost tours of places I visit because you learn so much history from them that you will never learn otherwise. This tour had ALL the history, and our tour guide was funny as well! He took us through parts of Mystic we would otherwise never have seen, but the route was easy for my old legs, and we came round again to the beginning very efficiently. The guide was also respectful of all the properties we discussed (I hate it when people try to sensationalize ghosts. Ghosts are people, too!) We totally want to come back to Mystic for a longer time next time so we can explore more of these wonderful historic (and haunted!) places.
Kim Beall
May 21, 2026
I love to take ghost tours of places I visit because you learn so much history from them that you will never learn otherwise. This tour had ALL the history, and our tour guide was funny as well! He took us through parts of Mystic we would otherwise never have seen, but the route was easy for my old legs, and we came round again to the beginning very efficiently. The guide was also respectful of all the properties we discussed (I hate it when people try to sensationalize ghosts. Ghosts are people, too!) We totally want to come back to Mystic for a longer time next time so we can explore more of these wonderful historic (and haunted!) places.
Kim Beall
May 21, 2026