Downtown Mystic Ghost Walking Tour
Hear Mystic’s darker history, legends, and paranormal tales
Duration
1 hr 45 mins
Includes
Guided walk, haunted history
Highlights
Explore Mystic’s shadowed past through stories of history, mystery, and the supernatural. Your storyteller guide blends local lore with tales from the town’s hidden archives.
- Hear stories spanning Mystic’s history from the 17th through 20th centuries
- Discover local legends, paranormal encounters, and tales of lost seafarers
- Explore the darker side of this historic seafaring village
- Capture photographs along the walk with your camera
Itinerary
Meeting Point – Liberty Pole Square Gather at the anchor in front of S&P Oyster Club. Meet your guide and set out on a lantern-lit walk through Mystic.
Cross the Mystic River Walk across the famous bascule bridge as your guide introduces Mystic’s earliest colonial history and supernatural roots.
Historic Downtown Stops Visit locations tied to the Pequot and King Philip’s Wars, Revolutionary heroes, and chilling 19th-century mysteries.
Haunted Waterfront & Seafaring Legends Hear about shipwrecks, lost sailors, local legends, and strange happenings that shaped Mystic’s reputation.
Taverns, Soldiers & Spirits Stop outside historic sites such as the Captain Daniel Packer Inne, where centuries of stories blend with the paranormal.
Conclusion on Water Street End your journey near Mystic’s historic Factory Square, where echoes of the past linger along the waterfront.
Duration: ~2 hours | Distance: ~1 mile
What's Included
- Guided walking tour
- Storyteller guide
- Haunted history and local folklore
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes early
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Recommended for ages 10+ due to mature themes and walking distance
- Dress for the weather; tours operate rain or shine
- Animals are not permitted on the tour
- Use cameras for photography only; video is not permitted
Cancellation Policy
No refunds unless Seaside Shadows cancels the tour due to dangerous inclement weather or an emergency.
Product ID: 4TC89V
FAQs
Families are welcome, but the tour is recommended for ages 10 and up due to mature themes and the walking distance. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The route covers about one mile on city sidewalks and uneven surfaces and includes crossing the Mystic River bridge. It may not be suitable if you have impaired mobility or difficulty standing or walking for extended periods.
No. The tour is not a place for animals.
Meeting details
Anchor at Liberty Pole Square outside S&P Oyster Club
