Cape Cod has a rich history filled with Pilgrims, pirates and conflict involving the early settlers which leads many to believe that there is also a lot of paranormal activity in the area. From the tip of Cape Cod to just over the bridges, you can find Cape Cod Ghost Tours and Haunted Walks to investigate these paranormal claims yourself.
When taking these Cape Cod Ghost Tours and Haunted Walks, you will learn about all of the local history and check out some of the most popular paranormal claims and see if you can even find some supernatural evidence yourself! Get into the Halloween spirit and check out our list of Cape Cod Ghost Tours and Haunted Walks.
Provincetown Ghost Tours
Location: The tour meets at the Coffee Pot: 315 Commercial Street (Lopes Square), Provincetown Center
Provincetown Ghost Tours Website
Meeting Times: 8pm on October 25th and October 26th
Tour Length: 1.5 hours
Reservations Required: Recommended but not required
Phone Number: (508) 487-4810
Cost of Admission: Adults are $18; Children are $15 (Cash and Credit Card are accepted)
Parking: Not provided, use public parking lots throughout town.
More About the Provincetown Ghost Tours: Halloween weekend will be the last weekend of ghost haunted history tours in Provincetown for the season, so do not miss your chance to learn about the Pilgrims and pirates that still remain in Provincetown long after they passed on. The tour is about 90 minutes in length, so make sure you dress appropriately. Cameras are encouraged, but no videos are allowed. The tour is family friendly and pet friendly and tickets are available for walk-ins a half an hour before the tour begins.
Barnstable Village’s Haunted and History Walking Tour
Location: The tour meets at The U.S. Coast Guard Heritage Museum / The Old Jail: 3353 Main Street (Route 6A) Barnstable Village
Meeting Times: Daily at 7pm (Check website / call)
Tour Length: 2 hours
Reservations Required: Recommended but not required
Phone Number: (508)771-2725
Cost of Admission: Adults are $15; Children ages 8-12 are $8; Children under 8 are free of charge
Parking: At the Old Jail on the grass
More About the Barnstable Village’s Haunted and History Walking Tour: Hosted by the Cape and Islands Paranormal Research Society, the Barnstable Village Haunted and History Walking Tour is a very popular Cape Cod haunted tour. There are ten stops along the walk, eight with ghostly activity. The English had a strong presence in town, so there was plenty of conflict between the Patriots and the Loyalists. The end of the tour includes a tour of the old jailhouse that was built by the Massachusetts Bay Colony Courts in the 1690’s where a number of encounters have been experienced by tour guests.
Barnstable Village’s Ghost Hunter’s Tour
Location: The tour meets at The U.S. Coast Guard Heritage Museum / The Old Jail: 3353 Main Street (Route 6A) Barnstable Village
Meeting Time: 7pm
Tour Length: 3 hours
Reservations Required: Recommended but not required
Phone Number: (508)771-2725
Cost of Admission: $20
Parking: At the Old Jail on the grass
More About the Barnstable Village’s Ghost Hunter’s Tour: If you are an aspiring professional ghost hunter, this is the Cape Cod ghost tour for you! This 3-hour ghost tour takes you to the most haunted spots in town with professional ghost hunters leading the way with their equipment to investigate these paranormal hot spots with you. Bring your camera and digital recording device and see if you can get a spirit to interact with you at “The House of 11 Ghosts” or a known haunted cemetery.
Dead of Night Ghost Tours Twilight Lantern Ghost Tour
Location: The tour meets next to Plymouth Rock on Water Street (Look for the hearse)
Dead of Night Ghost Tours Twilight Lantern Ghost Tour Website
Meeting Time: Check Website for availability and booking
Tour Length: 1.5 hours
Reservation Required: Recommended but not required
Phone Number: (508) 277-2371 / (508) 866-5111
Cost of Admission: Adults are $15; Children 12 and under are $10
Parking: Public parking
More About the Dead of Night Ghost Tours Twilight Lantern Ghost Tour: Plymouth is just a hop skip and a jump over the Cape Cod bridges, and it holds a lot of Cape Cod history involving Pilgrims, pirates and people of the past. Learn the local legends and check out the original burying place of the Pilgrims that came to Plymouth on the Mayflower.
The Dead of Night Ghost Tour’s Twilight Lantern Ghost Tour has been featured on BBC (British Broadcasting) and Fox News in the early 2000’s. Although reservations are not required, they are strongly recommended because the Dead of Night Ghost Tours Twilight Lantern Ghost Tours tend to sell out (especially this time of year). A combo tour is available which includes the Twilight Lantern Ghost Tour and admission to 2 haunted historical houses in Plymouth for $20 per person.
Dead of Night Ghost Tours Burial Hill Cemetery Tour
Location: The tour meets next to Plymouth Rock on Water Street (Look for the hearse)
Dead of Night Ghost Tours Burial Hill Cemetery Tour Website
Meeting Time: Check website for availability
Tour Length: 1.5 hours
Reservation Required: Strongly Recommended but not required
Phone Number: (508) 277-2371 / (508) 866-5111
Cost of Admission: Adults are $15; Children Ages 12 and Under are $10
Parking: Public parking
More About the Dead of Night Ghost Tours Burial Hill Cemetery Tour: Plymouth’s oldest cemetery, Burial Hill, has panoramic views of the harbor and tombstones reflective of the time. On the tour, you will see the original burying grounds for the Pilgrims and where they were moved on Burial Hill. Learn about the Puritan traditions, learn the meanings of and check out the folk art carvings on the gravestones.
Cape Cod Ghost Tours and Haunted Walks
Get into the Halloween spirit and check out one of the Cape Cod ghost tours and haunted walks happening on Cape Cod and just over the bridge. Looking for some family friendly Halloween fun on Cape Cod? Check out our blog, “Cape Cod Halloween Events” to find out where to find all of the not so spooky fun. In the mood to indulge your sweet tooth? Our blog, “Cape Cod Candy Shops” will show you where to find the best sweet treats!
