What better way to spend a day in the fall than by going on one of the best ghost tours in New England? Whether you’re interested in getting frightened at night by lantern or during the day in broad sunlight, there truly is a fun ghost tour for you.
After all, there are many haunted places in New England, you can almost certainly find some spooky fun near you!
Before you go ahead and book any of these ghost tours, keep in mind that a lot of them can get booked out pretty quickly. If you know that you for sure want to go on one, be sure to reserve ASAP or risk not being able to go.
Here are all of the best ghost tours in New England, in no particular order!
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My Top 3 Picks: Best New England Ghost Tours
Ghost Tours in New England
1. New Haven’s Ghost Walk, Connecticut
⭐️ RATING: 3.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1.5 hours 📍 LOCATION: New Haven CT | ✅ Book it!
First up is New Haven’s Ghost Walk, a fun ghost tour in Connecticut. This tour is approximately an hour and a half long, so it’s just the right length for getting spooky while visiting Connecticut!
It’s run by the longest-running ghost tour company in the state, too, so you can rest assured that it will be well worth your money. Throughout the tour, you’ll be brought to some of the creepiest sites around the city, including the New Haven Public Library and the Grove Street Cemetery.
Along the way, you’ll have a tour guide who will spill all the creepy details about the area’s history, and they may even tell a story or two. Plus, despite being a ghost tour, this is a family-friendly tour that is great for all ages!
“This was the best ghost walking tour!! Our tour guide was even better too!! I had never been on a ghost tour and this being my first I was a bit anxious. But Morbid Madelyn made this experience so personable and so much fun!
” -TripAdvisor (Read more reviews)
2. Historic Portsmouth Legends and Ghost Walk, New Hampshire
⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1.5 hours 📍 LOCATION: Portsmouth NH | ✅ Book it!
Will you be heading to Portsmouth, New Hampshire? Look no further than the Historic Portsmouth Legends Ghost Walk. This tour is also great for all ages, but there are different prices for adults and those under 16.
The Historic Portsmouth Legends and Ghost Walk tour, in particular, has been nationally recognized and has been mentioned on the Travel Channel! It’s run by Roxie J. Zwicker, the author of a book called haunted Portsmouth. Roxie really knows their stuff!
Along the tour, you’ll be able to learn tons about Portsmouth’s history and also go back in time. Over the course of an hour, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the local ghosts and spirits.
There are some of the most haunted places in New Hampshire in Portsmouth, after all!
“As Always, Roxie delivers a fabulous evening full of history, ghostly tales, tours, and this time audience participation – so much fun!!” -TripAdvisor (Read more reviews)
3. Haunted Boat Tours, Rhode Island
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: hours OR 📍 LOCATION: Providence RI | ✅ Book it!
Believe it or not, but you can do a ghost tour while on a boat! This fun tour in Rhode Island is the perfect way to do it. Along the way, you’ll learn all about ghosts in the area as well as some fun and fascinating folklore.
What makes it even better is that the tour takes place at night. You’ll be able to set sail once the sun goes down for an entire hour with a whole bunch of other people who will be listening to Captain Peter tell his tales.
The boat is, of course, equipped with flickering lights to add to the whole experience. Plus, you’ll be able to get great views of Providence in the dark!
“What a cute little experience! I love a good “spooky” ghost story and this tour was perfect just for that. It was a nice river boat ride with gorgeous night views of the city with a bottle of wine (per BYOB), and tales of ghost history as we passed by each landmark.” -Viator (Read more reviews)
4. Plymouth Night Tour, Massachusetts
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours 📍 LOCATION: Plymouth MA | ✅ Book it!
Plymouth is one of the most well-known places to visit in Massachusetts, but turn it up a notch by going on a night tour!
This tour covers everything from ghosts to ghouls and takes place in the evening, which only adds to the spookiness. This is a bit of a longer tour at approximately two hours, so it’s well worth the money you pay for a ticket. The tour is also very interactive because you can ask the tour guide questions at any time to learn even more.
Along the way, you’ll be able to use some fun paranormal equipment that you’ve probably only seen on TV to see if you can get in contact with ghosts. This all comes provided with your tour!
Playing paranormal investigator definitely sounds fun.
“Geoff was an excellent story teller and exceptionally knowledgeable about the history around Plymouth. This was the best tour I’ve been on.” -Viator (Read more reviews)
5. Lizzie Borden House Tour, Massachusetts
⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1 hour 📍 LOCATION: Fall River MA | ✅ Book it!
By now, almost everyone has heard of Lizzie Borden. You can learn even more about what went down in the Lizzie Borden House on this tour in Fall River!
It’s only about an hour-long, and who knows, maybe you’ll get in contact with Abbie Borden during it. The Lizzie Borden House is where the unsolved murder took place in the 1890s, and it’s considered one of the most haunted places in Massachusetts. While it also is open as a museum and a bed and breakfast, the place is, of course, available for tours for those who want to be haunted.
Even if you stay at the Lizzie Borden House, you can’t visit every room in the house. However, if you go on this tour, you’re actually able to visit every room in the Lizzie Borden House!
“My daughter and I took both a traditional tour and did an evening ghost hunt. We were so pleased with both experiences.” -TripAdvisor (Read more reviews)
I bet you’re surprised to see a ghost tour in Vermont on this list! Located in none other than Burlington, Queen City Ghost Walk is the perfect way to learn more about the ghostier parts of the city that you may not have known about.
There is a wide range of tours that this company runs, including the Darkness Falls Tour, which is one of its more popular options. This one is run by an author named Thea Lewis, who wrote a few books about the hauntedness of Burlington.
Some of the most haunted places in Vermont are in Burlington!
Other tours include Elmwood Cemetery Tour, Lakeview Cemetery Tour, and Fright By Flashlight. The last one is a very fun tour that’s meant just for children and their parents. What more could you ask for?
“We loved our tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Burlington.” -TripAdvisor (Read more reviews)
7. Bar Harbor Ghost Tour, Maine
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours 📍 LOCATION: Bar Harbor ME | ✅ Book it!
Maine is wonderful in the fall, so check out the Bar Harbor Ghost Tours company! Their most popular tour is the one that’s called Bar Harbor Ghost Tour.
As you may have guessed, it occurs at night once the sun goes down, so it gets super spooky. This walking tour lasts approximately one hour and a half, and there’s a break about halfway through.
Despite the long tour, it only covers about one mile! Along the tour, you’ll, of course, visit some of the spooky spots across the city. There’s the Old Burial Ground, the 1932 Criterion Theatre, and more. You’ll even be able to listen to a spirit as you see some of the most haunted places in Maine! How cool!
“The atmosphere, the tour guide, and the content of the tour were all fantastic. I would definitely recommend this tour to others, and would do it again myself.” -TripAdvisor (Read more reviews)
8. Salem Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour, Massachusetts
⭐️ RATING: 4/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1.5 hours 📍 LOCATION: Salem MA | ✅ Book it!
This is one of the most well-known and popular Salem Massachusetts ghost tours. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the streets of Salem to cemeteries, historical points, and homes where paranormal activity has been reported.
Starting at 8pm and lasting about 1.5 hours, this New England ghost tour is chock full of creepy tales, and the storytellers even have some spooky stories of their own to share!
“We are so happy we booked this tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and kept it fun without sensationalizing the events.” -TripAdvisor (Read more reviews)
9. Candlelit Ghostly Tour, Massachusetts
⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1+ hours 📍 LOCATION: Salem MA | ✅ Book it!
This Candlelit Ghostly Tour is one I have personally taken and can recommend. My husband and I took the tour during one of our visits to Salem and it is isn’t too long and has some great, creepy stories and visits to cool sites.
Armed with tiny lanterns, we followed our knowledgeable tour guide to notable sites around the town of Salem and even learned a bit of the “hidden” history of the Witch City. It was just the right level of spooky for me (who is a bit of a baby!)
The tour guides also take you by haunted buildings and offer tips to help you have the best chance at grabbing a ghostly photo! The Candlelit Ghostly Tour is run by the Salem Wax Museum, and that’s where it begins.
During the busy month of October, ghost tours run daily every hour beginning at noon, and end around 10pm. In the summer, tours are nightly at 7 pm. Hopefully you can fit it in during your next trip to Salem!
“It was just the right level of spooky for me (who is a bit of a baby!)” -Me
10. Boston: Historic After Dark Ghosts and Spirits Tour, Massachusetts
⭐️ RATING: 4/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1 hour 📍 LOCATION: Boston MA | ✅ Book it!
Of course, Boston had to be included on this list of the greatest ghost tours in New England. This New England ghost tour covers all of the greatest haunted spots in Boston right after the sun goes down.
The tour is about one hour long and includes a very knowledgeable and professional tour guide. Some of the popular spots along the tour include the Boston Commons, Old South Meeting House, and the Omni Parker House.
The Boston: Historic After Dark Ghosts and Spirits Tour is one of those ghost tours in New England that perfectly melds creepiness and history.
“This was an interesting and spooky way to see and learn about the city. The whole family loved it.” -GetYourGuide (Read more reviews)
11. Salem: Ghosts, Witches, & Warlocks Guided Walking Tour, Massachusetts
⭐️ RATING: 4/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1.5 hours 📍 LOCATION: Salem MA | ✅ Book it!
Salem always kind of reigns supreme when it comes to ghost tours in New England because there are just so many to choose from! Of course, the site of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials is going to have tours offered that fully cover the bases of this horrific history.
We like this particular ghost tour because in addition to the usual ghostly information, you also get to hear about curses, witches, and even secret tunnels that run beneath the city of Salem.
It runs about 1 to 1.5 hours, so it’s also kind of the perfect time limit for a ghost tour! Plenty of time to get out and explore other Salem haunted spots on your own.
“Beverly was awesome! She took great care of us in busy Salem, shared enthusiastic historical accounts in addition to spooky haunted happenings.” -GetYourGuide (Read more reviews)
12. 90-minute Ghost Walking Tour in Camden, Maine
⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1.5 hours 📍 LOCATION: Camden ME | ✅ Book it!
This New England ghost tour basically has it all. Not only will you learn about some of the most popular haunted places in Camden, but you’ll also get to visit a few of them directly!
In addition to the usual ghostly specters and haunted theaters, you’ll also hear spooky tales about some of the more covert government paranormal cover-ups that have taken place in the area, including the first documented UFO sighting.
You’ll get to visit the Camden Opera House, the Camden Harbor, Lord Camden Inn, and so much more. It’s really got quite a few stops for such a relatively short tour!
This is a great walking ghost tour for those who are interested in all things paranormal, not just ghosts and haunted places.
13. Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour, Connecticut
⭐️ RATING: 4/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours 📍 LOCATION: Mystic CT | ✅ Book it!
Interested in meeting the ghosts of Mystic, Connecticut? How about learning about some of the supernatural legends and myths that this seaside community holds with a little true crime sprinkled in?
You’ll do all that and more on this Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour, which covers everything from indigenous history to scandals and tragedy of the more modern era.
This is one of those New England ghost tours that gives you quite a bit of bang for your buck, so if you’re interested in learning about more than just the resident ghosts, this one is for you!
“Great tour! Fun and knowledgeable guides. Their stories make history come to life. Highly recommend if you like ghost stories and history.” -TripAdvisor (Read more reviews)
FAQs About New England Ghost Tours
What time of year is best for ghost tours in New England?
This probably won’t be a surprise to you, but fall is the best time of year to take ghost tours in New England. The month of October will have the most options.
Be sure to dress in layers, fall evenings in New England can be quite chilly.
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Final Thoughts: New England Ghost Tours
There are so many amazing ghost tours in New England, and honestly, no matter which one you choose to visit, you can’t go wrong.
As mentioned earlier, just make sure you make your reservation in advance and double-check the age requirements if you are visiting with children. Which New England ghost tour would you most want to go on from this list?
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Amy Hartle is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of New England With Love, a comprehensive resource for travel in the New England region. Amy has been exploring New England since 2001. She lived in Vermont for many years and is a graduate of Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Amy has been writing about travel for over a decade. On this site, Amy aims to share her love of New England and help you to have the best possible adventures!
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