Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour
Thursday, October 30, 2025 (7:00 PM - 9:45 PM) (EDT)
Description
Step into Mystic’s haunted past on the Original Downtown Mystic Ghost Walk. This 2-hour lantern-lit tour crosses the iconic bascule bridge and guides you through centuries of history and mystery in New England’s most famous seafaring village. Hear chilling tales of colonial strife, shipwrecked sailors, Revolutionary heroes, and Union soldiers still said to roam in spectral form. From turn-of-the-century murders to local legends and paranormal encounters, every corner of Mystic holds a story. Covering about one mile, this walking tour blends true history with spine-tingling folklore, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the darker side of Mystic.
What's included
- 2-hour guided walking tour of Downtown Mystic (approx. 1 mile)
- Expert storyteller guide leading you by lantern light
- Haunted history, folklore, and true local tales spanning the 17th–20th centuries
- Stops at notable historic and paranormal sites across both sides of the Mystic River
- Opportunities for photography along the route
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Parking fees (available in nearby public lots)
- Bug spray, umbrellas, or flashlights (please bring your own if desired)
- Gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated)
Itinerary
Meeting Point – Liberty Pole Square
Gather at the anchor in front of S&P Oyster Club. Meet your guide and set out on a lantern-lit walk through Mystic.
Cross the Mystic River
Walk across the famous bascule bridge as your guide introduces Mystic’s earliest colonial history and supernatural roots.
Historic Downtown Stops
Visit locations tied to the Pequot and King Philip’s Wars, Revolutionary heroes, and chilling 19th-century mysteries.
Haunted Waterfront & Seafaring Legends
Hear about shipwrecks, lost sailors, local legends, and strange happenings that shaped Mystic’s reputation.
Taverns, Soldiers & Spirits
Stop outside historic sites such as the Captain Daniel Packer Inne, where centuries of stories blend with the paranormal.
Conclusion on Water Street
End your journey near Mystic’s historic Factory Square, where echoes of the past linger along the waterfront.
Duration: ~2 hours | Distance: ~1 mile
Highlights
Step into Mystic’s darker side on a lantern-lit walk through the town’s most storied streets. This award-winning ghost tour brings centuries of history to life, blending true events with chilling tales and eerie legends.
Cross the iconic bascule bridge over the Mystic River and immerse yourself in stories that span from colonial strife and Revolutionary heroes to 19th-century scandals, shipwrecks, and lost seafarers. Each stop uncovers a new layer of Mystic’s haunted past.
Visit outside historic landmarks such as the Captain Daniel Packer Inne and hear how everyday places still hold echoes of the supernatural. From local legends to lingering Civil War spirits, your guide will share mysteries found only in Mystic.
The tour concludes on Water Street near historic Factory Square, a fitting place where the town’s industrial past meets its spectral present. Along the way, you’ll enjoy opportunities for photography and unforgettable storytelling that makes Mystic come alive after dark.