Walk Boothbay Harbor with a local guide in your pocket. This smartphone audio tour leads you to haunted inns, historic docks, and a spooky footbridge while mixing verifiable history with local legend.
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The salt air tastes sharp as you stand by the tugboat outside the Tugboat Inn, the harbor lights like pinpricks along a low horizon. Follow a voice in your ear and the blue dot on your phone; the sidewalks creak with stories of shipwrecks, fires, and disappearances that the water seems to guard.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
60–90 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—mainly walking on flat streets with short pauses
Wildlife
History
Boothbay Harbor’s history is rooted in 19th-century shipbuilding, lobstering, and a string of commercial fires; many ghost stories trace back to documented shipwrecks and local court records.
Conservation
The harbor is an active marine environment—stay on sidewalks and marked paths to protect fragile shoreline habitats and respect private property along the working waterfront.
Reserve your spot on the Haunted Boothbay Harbor Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone fully
This tour runs through an app and uses GPS — carry a portable charger to avoid interruptions.
Start at dusk for atmosphere
Evening light adds mood to the harbor and footbridge stops, but expect more foot traffic in summer.
Wear grippy shoes
The route is mostly paved but wet spots and granite ledges can be slick after rain.
Bring headphones
A single set of earbuds improves immersion and keeps background noise low for audio cues.
Smartphone with WalknTours app
Required to play the GPS-triggered audio and follow the map.
Portable battery/charger
Keeps your phone powered through GPS use and photo stops.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for up to 90 minutes on pavements and occasional uneven surfaces.
Weatherproof jacket
Wind and drizzle are common on the coast—stay dry for outdoor listening.
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