Walk Mystic’s Water Street on a ghost pub crawl with three beer tastings
2-2.5 Hours
Ghost tour, three local beers
Explore downtown Mystic on a guided paranormal pub crawl along Water Street, pairing local brews with true ghostly tales and dark history. You’ll stop at local pubs and breweries and sample different flavors along the way.
You must be 21+ and bring an ID. Tours operate rain or shine.
Tours will only be canceled for dangerous inclement weather or emergency, and there are only refunds if canceled by Seaside Shadows.
Bring an ID showing you are 21 or older.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Tours operate rain or shine. No refunds are given due to rain unless Seaside Shadows cancels the tour.
We will meet at the corner of West Main and Water Street in front of Bank Square buildings at 49-53 West Main Street, Mystic, CT.
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