Boothbay Harbor Boos & Brews Ghost Tour
Trace Boothbay Harbor’s haunted maritime history with a local paranormal expert
Duration
90 mins
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Guided tour, haunted history
Highlights
Explore Boothbay Harbor’s unexplained maritime past with a local paranormal expert and published author. Hear supernatural accounts and island legends while strolling scenic coastal streets.
- Discover tales of unsolved murder, sea captains, and a harbor sea serpent
- Hear true supernatural accounts tied to local history and waterfront legends
- Take in harbor views of islands, lighthouses, lobster boats, and schooners
- Capture photos along the village’s coastal streets and public areas
- Explore reported hauntings from the exteriors of historic buildings
Itinerary
- Begin at the 1901 Footbridge and Bridge House with tales tied to smuggling and ghost-ridden Burnt Island Lighthouse
- Coastal Maine Popcorn Co. and its basement of boos
- Boothbay Memorial Library and the town’s most mysterious death
- Maine Trading Post building and reported apparitions
- Commercial Street’s Ghost Row including Captain Sawyer’s, Admiral’s Quarters, and your guide's haunted house
- Tugboat Restaurant with its long-dead captain still at the helm
- Town Landing and Whale Park with sea serpent accounts
- Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops and the ghostly bookseller Emily
- Pier One with Outer Heron Island legends
- Footbridge Brewery & BBQ for craft beer flights and tales of a house haunted by betrayal and murder
Important details
- Ages 10+ only; ages 10–20 must attend with a parent
- Includes about a quarter mile of walking and standing on sometimes hilly, uneven terrain; may not suit people with impaired mobility
- Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a phone or camera, and a rain jacket or light layers as needed
- Tour takes place outdoors, with featured buildings viewed from exterior and public areas
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours before start. Full refund if the operator cancels due to dangerous weather.
FAQs
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a phone/camera, and a rain jacket or light layers if needed.
This walking tour includes about a quarter mile of walking and standing on sometimes hilly and uneven terrain, and it may not be suitable for people with impaired mobility.
No. The tour takes place outdoors and focuses on exteriors and public areas; featured buildings are viewed from outside.
Meeting details
Bridge House on the 1901 Footbridge