Walk Mystic’s haunted downtown and cross the bascule bridge with a lantern-lit guide
1 hour 45 mins
Guided walk, lantern guide
Explore Mystic’s darker history on a guided walking tour through downtown, led by a lantern-lit storyteller. Cross the bascule bridge and hear local legends and documented paranormal tales from the 17th–20th centuries.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; recommended for ages 10 and up due to mature themes. Tours run rain or shine. Refunds are only offered if the operator cancels.
Tours will only be canceled for dangerous inclement weather or emergency and there are only refunds if canceled on part of Seaside Shadows
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.
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