Walk With Ghosts in Portland
The most immersive way to see Historic Portland is on foot. Our 60-minute walking tour takes you down the cobblestone pathways of our historic city in search of spirits that linger from times long past.
Our knowledgeable guides will enchant you with tales of Portland’s most renown ghosts as well as the area's vast and rich history. You’ll hear fascinating and spooky tales from the first European settlement in 1632 right up to the present day. Discover the many times Portland has fallen and risen anew, and hear about the restless spirits who remain, unable or unwilling to move on.
Follow our guides as they lead you by lantern-light sharing the ghost stories, legends, and folklore of this beautiful city.
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Walk With Ghosts in Portland
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Our Lady of Victories (The Portland Soldiers and Sailors Monument)Pass-by Only
Our tour will begin here by the tall Monument Square clock across from Longfellow Books. Travelers will see the lovely Monument Square which features Our Lady of Victories Monument. This is the most prominent piece of public art in Portland. It was constructed in honor of the soldiers and sailors who lost their lives in the Civil War. At this location travelers also get an up close look at the towering Time and Temperature building. This is one of the more haunted landmarks in Portland where spirits are said to roam the halls and ride the elevators.
Maine Historical Society
Our guide will take you to the grounds of 1800's poet Henry Longfellow Wadsworth childhood home. During the time to Longfellow and Wadsworth families occupied this home it has seen at least six deaths. Tour guides and visitors a like have seen the ghost of Henry Longfellow Wadsworth here too.
Learn about one of Portland's most notorious murders and the spirit trapped here reliving her death for all eternity.
Inclusions
- Photos and video of tour stops and history of Portland
- Guide: In-person: English
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet in Monument Square next to the tall clock. Look for Longfellow Books and the bank building as reference points. Your guide will be standing by the clock holding an old fashioned lantern.
