easy
1.5 hours
Basic walking ability is required to handle paved, sometimes hilly sidewalks for half a mile.
Walk into Boothbay Harbor’s haunted past with Mysterious Harbor Tours’ Spooks & Spirits ghost walk. Uncover eerie tales at historic sites, capped by a cocktail at a local speakeasy.
Ages 10+ • 1.5 Hours • Up to 20 People
Embark on the Spooks & Spirits walking ghost tour to discover Boothbay Harbor's haunted history through spine-tingling tales and historic sites. Led by a knowledgeable guide, explore the eerie Boothbay Opera House and other spooky locales, concluding with a cocktail at Neat, the local speakeasy. Uncover the unexplained!
Your local guide regales you with tales about the Boothbay Opera House—widely regarded as Maine’s most haunted building, an old sea captain’s house-turned-restaurant, and local UFO encounters. We’ll wrap up our supernatural stroll at Neat for a classic or adventurous cocktail of liquid courage.
*Narrow places to walk along, leading from somewhere to somewhere else, usually in a town or city.
The tour covers half a mile on paved and hilly sidewalks—comfortable walking shoes help you focus on the stories, not sore feet.
Bring light layers or a windbreaker—Boothbay Harbor’s coastal breeze can be chilly even in summer evenings.
The tour offers numerous photo ops, including views of haunted islands, lighthouses, and quaint harbor scenes.
The trip is suitable for ages 10 and up but is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and stairs.
Boothbay Harbor has served as a vital fishing and shipbuilding hub since the 18th century, with many buildings now reputedly haunted due to their age and deep community roots.
Local efforts focus on protecting coastal habitats and marine life, balancing tourism with preservation of Boothbay Harbor’s natural and historic environment.
Support your feet for a smooth 0.5-mile walk through town streets and snickleways.
Protects against unpredictable coastal breezes and occasional rain showers.
spring specific
Capture haunting architecture and scenic harbor views as you walk the tour.
Stay hydrated during warmer evening strolls.
summer specific