Walk With Ghosts in Portland

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1. At the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument, your experience begins in the heart of Portland’s historic district. This scenic landmark, surrounded by 19th century architecture, provides the perfect introduction to Portland’s haunted history and character. Guests will get an overview of the tour, along with a brief mention of Longfellow and how his childhood home is said to be haunted.

   15 min

2. The Gould house was once occupied by a doctor with a broken moral compass. Today this historic home is an apartment building. Resident and their pets have experienced some eerie things while going about their day to day lives.

   5 min

3. At the Portland Fire Museum, guests will hear the story of the Great Fire of 1866, once the worst fire in American history. Your guide will explain how the fire spread and transformed Portland forever. Guests will hear accounts of unexplained activity including eerie laughter and phantom smells. Visitors can also view historic fire engines, offering a glimpse into Portland’s firefighting past.

   10 min

4. Now a part of the Portland Museum of Art, the McLellan Mansion is one of the oldest homes in the city, located along what was once known as Millionaires Row. Built in 1800, during Portland’s “Golden Age”, this grand Federal style mansion has witnessed over two centuries of history. It has been owned and lived in by several prominent Portland families. Guests will hear about the ghosts who have been seen and heard enjoying elegant balls from decades long past. Some have said it’s a real life version of Disney’s Haunted Mansion.

   10 min

5. At Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House, guests will see one of the most stunning and well-preserved homes of the Victorian era. Built in 1860 as a summer residence, the mansion showcases remarkable luxury for its time. Your guide will share the story of its original owners, its near loss during the Great Depression, and how it became one of the most intact historic interiors in the country today. Guests will also hear local legends of unexplained activity inside, including footsteps on the grand staircase, shadowy figures, and the feeling of an unseen presence.

   5 min

6. At the Maine Irish Heritage Center, guests will learn about the lasting impact of Portland’s Irish community, from early immigration through the city’s growth and development. This historic building, once St. Dominic’s Church and School, remains an important cultural landmark today. But according to local accounts, it may also have a few lingering spirits, with reports of unexplained activity and multiple presences said to remain within its walls. Over the years, several paranormal investigation groups have explored the building using specialized equipment in attempts to document these encounters. Guests will hear about these investigations and the building’s reputation as one of Portland’s more actively studied locations.

   10 min

7. At the Portland Club, guests will hear about one of Portland’s most intriguing hidden secrets—an underground network of tunnels that exists beneath the city streets. Once used for storage and movement along the waterfront. Guests will hear about reports of unexplained activity and the belief that the tunnels may still be occupied by unseen presences.

   5 min

8. At the end of your journey, we’ll return to the monument for a short wrap-up, local tips, and a chance to ask questions.

   5 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Portland

• Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 92 experiences we list in Portland.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 92.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Portland

Portland is Maine's largest city, a working harbour on Casco Bay with a cobbled old port, a lighthouse and a celebrated food scene.

Portland sits on a hilly peninsula in Casco Bay, a working harbour with fishing boats, ferries and a historic district, the Old Port, of brick warehouses and cobbled streets. The Portland Observatory, a shingled signal tower of 1807, is the last of its kind in the country, and the Victoria Mansion is a richly decorated Italianate house of the 1860s. The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born here in 1807.

Top-ranked sights in Portland: Portland Head Light, Victoria Mansion (Morse-Libby House), Fort Gorges.

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