Boothbay Harbor Ghost Walking Tour
Local ghost stories and harbor history on a guided walk
Duration
1.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Guide, ghost stories, harbor views
Highlights
Explore Boothbay Harbor’s eerie side with local history, ghost stories, and tales of unexplained encounters. Follow a storyteller through the village’s historic atmosphere and scenic waterfront views.
- Hear local tales of hauntings, poltergeists, and UFO encounters
- Explore narrow snickleways and historic corners of the village center
- Photograph harbor, lighthouse, lobster boat, and yacht views
- Discover reported paranormal stories from a local perspective
Itinerary
- 1901 Footbridge and Bridge House with views of haunted Burnt Island Lighthouse.
- Boothbay Register—newspaper’s hard-working ghosts.
- Iconic Boothbay Opera House—Maine’s most haunted building.
- Thistle Inn & Restaurant’s spirited spooks.
- Legendary Damariscove Island’s headless ghost.
- Boothbay Memorial Library—Lady of the Dusk.
- Neat for a last story about supernatural Southport Island and three strange days of sightings followed by whiskey flights and classic and adventurous cocktails.
Important details
- Ages 10+ only; travelers ages 10–20 must attend with a parent
- Entry to Neat Whiskey Bar requires age 21+
- Requires walking and standing for about half a mile on hilly, sometimes uneven terrain
- May not be suitable for travelers with impaired mobility
- Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes; bring rain layers as needed
- The tour takes place outdoors; in light rain, you and the guide decide whether to proceed
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before start for a full refund. Full refund or rescheduling if the operator cancels due to inclement weather.
FAQs
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a phone or camera, and a rain jacket or light layers if needed.
You must be 21 years old to enter Neat Whiskey Bar.
Expect about 0.5 miles of walking and standing on sometimes hilly, uneven terrain. This may not be suitable if you have impaired mobility.
Meeting details
Bridge House on the 1901 Footbridge, by the benches