Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader

About this activity

Explore the haunted locations of Portsmouth and discover it's spooky history with a self-guided GPS Audio tour on our walking tour app.

Built in EMF reader in our app to detect ghosts while taking the tour.

Go at your own pace and stop to browse the shops, grab a bite, or take a break.

You'll see the the most infamous sites, haunted alleyways and historic buildings.

Cere Bakery

Sheafe Street Inn

Deadwicks

111 State Street

The Old Red Light District

The Stops on the Underground Railroad

The Rockingham

John Paul Jones House

Portsmouth Music Hall

African Burial Grounds

Portsmouth Brewery

The Oldest Bank Building in the US

You'll hear

The Huntsman

John Bellamy

The Haunts of the Port City

The Ladies of the Night that linger

The phantoms of the Music Hall

The Lady in White

Old flirty ghosts

Ghosts of Bank Robbers Past

Witches of the North

With a little luck you might even catch a ghost on camera!

*This tour is on an app, it's all outside, it's not at the bakery :)

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · pass by

   This building was originally built in 1814 and has changed hands more times than a sailors eaten a bowl of clam chowder. And that’s most likely due to the ghosts that haunt the joint.

2. Stop 2 · pass by

   This old building dates back to 1815 and in its heyday it once housed one of most popular brothels in the city.

3. Stop 3 · pass by

   Built in 1749, this is pre-revolutionary building is one of the oldest still standing in Portsmouth. Below its foundation once ran the underground tunnel system that secretly connected many of the buildings in Portsmouth.

4. African Burying Ground Memorial · 3 min

   The burial ground is said to be the largest of its kind in the United states and it’s believed that over 200 people from the African American community were buried here.

5. Stop 5 · pass by

   Originally built in 1785 The Rockingham was once one of the most prestigious hotels in New England. It welcomed the likes of presidents Franklin Roosevelt, JFK, Ulysses Grant and the author Mark Twain.

6. John Paul Jones House, part of the Portsmouth Historical Society · pass by

   Originally built in 1758 the old John Paul Jones house holds more ghosts than a than a Maine boat holds lobsters. Some say old John Paul Jones lingers in the room he once slept. Others have seen an angry spirit opening cabinets and slamming doors.

7. The Music Hall · pass by

   Over the past century world renowned acts have graced its halls including the magician Harry Houdini, gun swinging Buffalo Bill Cody and that clever fella Mark Twain. The shows were so good that the ghosts decided to stick around.

8. Stop 8 · pass by

   The Brewery is not only one of the best spots in Portsmouth to get a drink and a burger while in town. It’s also haunted by a flirty ghost of the night.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: The last stop is the Portsmouth Brewery, the perfect place to end the tour for a drink and a bite to eat. And while you are there you might just see the ghost that haunts its halls.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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