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Learn the Spooky History of Newport
Today’s Newport attracts countless visitors from around the world; its streets are alive with art, culture, wealth, and beauty. Yet the city harbors echoes of a dark and turbulent past, including a variety of haunted sites: the Jailhouse Inn, Washington Square, the White Horse Tavern―America’s oldest tavern―and many more.
These tours show a side of Newport that history books alone could never tell and help you peer past the city’s gilded façade to discover dark secrets sure to spook and surprise!
Discover ghost ships, graveyard crypts, and much, much more! Take a lantern-led evening stroll down historic Newport, Rhode Island’s shadowy lanes, and discover the ghosts, ghouls, and legends of our haunted city by the sea. Our professional guides light your way.
The Olde Town Ghost Walk lasts roughly 90 minutes and we walk less than 1 mile. The tour travels at a leisurely pace over Newport sidewalks, so it is accessible to everyone. Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted as well, so our ghost walk is accessible to everyone.
Important Information
- Tours depart most nights May through Halloween, rain or shine, next to the Mainsail Restaurant and Skiff Bar on the second floor of the Newport Marriott. Check our ticket calendar for the full schedule.
- Tours last approximately 75 to 90 minutes depending on group size and weather conditions etc…
- Please keep in mind, we do not end at the starting location. So if you are unfamiliar with Newport, either follow your guide back to the Marriott after the tour or ask them for specific directions.
- The tour is wheelchair assessable.