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Explore Newport’s Haunted Past on a Private Ghost Walk
Discover Newport’s spooky past on a private guided ghost walk. Explore haunted landmarks and hear chilling tales on this unique lantern-led tour.
About Ghost Tours of Newport
Discover chilling legends, eerie sites, and hidden stories on guided ghost walks through Olde Town, Newport, Rhode Island.
Ghost Tours of Newport offers lantern-led walking experiences that explore the haunted history of Newport, Rhode Island.
The company operates two primary tours: the Private Olde Town Ghost Walk and the Olde Town Ghost Walk. The Private Olde Town Ghost Walk is a 90-minute guided stroll through Newport’s Olde Town neighborhood, highlighting eerie sites such as the Jailhouse Inn and America’s oldest tavern. The Olde Town Ghost Walk follows a similar lantern-lit route through the city’s shadowy streets, revealing chilling legends and stories rooted in local history.
Both tours are guided by professionals who use storytelling and historical context to illuminate Newport’s darker past. The experiences are presented as walking tours through Olde Town, allowing guests to visit historic locations and learn about the city’s alleged hauntings and unexplained events. One tour is offered as a private option, suitable for groups seeking a more intimate experience, while the other serves as the regular public walk.
Ghost Tours of Newport emphasizes safety and clear guidance for participants of varying ages. Descriptions note that the private option is appropriate for all ages. The tours focus on combining historical detail with atmospheric presentation to provide memorable evenings in Newport’s historic district.
Guests looking for a lantern-led exploration of Newport’s ghost stories will find factual routes and professionally guided storytelling with a focus on Olde Town locations and notable sites like the Jailhouse Inn and America’s oldest tavern.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”