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111 State Street - 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.
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177 State Street - This old building dates back to 1815 and in its heyday it once housed one of most popular brothels in the city.
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222 Court St - 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.
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African Burying Ground Memorial - 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.
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401 State Street - 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.
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John Paul Jones House, part of the Portsmouth Historical Society - 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.
- The Music Hall - 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.
- 56 Market St - 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.
- Recap tour available after the in-person experience
- Smartphone-guided walking tour via WalknTours app
Embark on a self-guided GPS audio journey through the haunted places in Portsmouth via our walking tour app. Take your time and pause to explore the shops, grab a snack, or rest.
You’ll visit the most notorious sites, terrifying alleys and heritage 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
Indulge in the eerie tales of the haunted harbor city
The Huntsman
John Bellamy
The Haunts of the Harbor City
The lingering Night Ladies
The specters of the Music Hall
Spirits of John Paul Jones House
The Ocean Lady
The Lady in White
Eccentric old spirits
Ghosts of bygone Bank Robbers
Northern Witches
You may even be fortunate enough to capture a photo of a ghost!
*Please note this tour is on an app, it does not take place in the bakery :)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
