As we enter prime of Halloween haunting season, ghosts and spirits are constantly on our minds. In fact, this is the time of year when folks are generally more inclined to seek out all those unique ghost tour offerings at historic sites throughout the region. Depending on where you hail from, you’ll find various options to choose from. For Maryland locals, specifically, here are six sensational suggestions that come top-rated in the area.
Annapolis Tours & Crawls
Proclaimed best in the capital region for more than two decades running, Annapolis Tours & Crawls offers the only ghost touring events created and authorized by historian Mike Carter—author of Haunted Annapolis. Evening walking tours span 90-minute durations, all stepping off at Church Circle on Main Street and then venturing through town to some of the most haunted landmarks and historic sites around.
In addition to ghost tours, they also offer 90-minute Twisted History Tours, which focus on some of the area’s more scandalous past accounts. There are also two-hour Haunted Pub Crawls and Twisted History Tavern Tours to consider as well.
To book advance reservations or to learn more about Annapolis Tours & Crawls, including dates, times, and prices, visit their website at www.toursandcrawls.com.
Baltimore Ghost Tours
Since opening on the scene back in 2001, thousands of locals and visitors alike have been flocking to Baltimore Ghost Tours. They are, after all, the only locally owned and operated tour group focused on the city’s haunted history. Their award-winning Original Fells Point Ghost Walk remains the premier starring attraction, although their Mount Vernon Ghost Walk Tour, which debuted in 2007, is also a hit. They also present Haunted Pub Crawls at both Fells Point and Mount Vernon.
Back in 2014 they launched their sister tour company—Baltimore Wicked History Tours. These tours also focus on of both Fells Point and Mount Vernon and include the Fells Point Wicked History Pub Tour, Wicked Brews Pub Tour, and Mount Vernon Wicked History Pub Tour.
Tours run Friday and Saturday evenings between March and November and are open to all ages. Pub events, however, are exclusive to the over-21 crowd. To learn more, including dates, times, prices, and all other general information go to www.baltimoreghosttours.com.
Chesapeake Ghost Tours
For anyone looking to discover the haunted history of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Ghost Tours is the ultimate go-to. In fact, they offer several different evening ghost walks all throughout the region, all focused on the area’s most fascinating documented accounts. Locations include Ocean City, Berlin, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, St. Michaels, Cambridge, Easton, Denton, Princess Anne, and Crisfield. They also offer a special Friday the 13th Tour in conjunction to the calendar date.
Most tours run for around one hour and 45 minutes and are appropriate for all ages. The Ocean City Tour, which begins at the Life Saving Museum at the Board Walk’s Inlet, goes for one hour and 50 minutes. The Princess Anne Tour requires participants to be at least 13. Bus tours, storytelling sessions, and private tours are also available upon request.
Chesapeake Ghost Tours run year-round. To learn more about the different offerings, dates and times, and pricing, go to www.chesapeakeghosts.com.
Frederick Historic District Ghost Tours
As Maryland’s oldest continuously operating haunted history walk, Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick—Maryland Heritage Tours—provides a truly special, spectral twist to their offerings. These very storied tours, which generally span around 90 minutes and cover a distance of around 1.2 miles, incorporate a myriad of macabre accounts from Frederick’s past, from a mysterious man in black that’s been haunting the city since 1781 to the very spirited Barbara Fritchie.
In addition to Ghost Walks, you may want to join in one of their led Cemetery Tours as well. Do take note that none of the aforementioned touring options are recommended for young children. Also, while still cameras and flashlights are allowed, video and audio recordings are prohibited.
To learn more about touring events, dates, times, pricing, and all other information, visit www.marylandghosttours.com.
Havre de Haunts
Started in 2013, Havre De Haunts is a family-owned operation that’s home to a number of original ghost walking tours in Havre de Grace. There’s the Phantom Footsteps of Lafayette, for example, which leads guests on an exploration of the most haunted places throughout the historic downtown area. Then there’s also the Concord Point Tour, which sets off at the Lighthouse Keeper’s House and recounts ghostly tales centering around John O’Neil, the War of 1812, and other historic venues in the vicinity.
Havre de Haunt ghost tours run for around 90 minutes and are held in rain or shine. In addition to joining in an offered touring event, private tours are also available through the year. You can learn more about Havre de Haunts, including pricing information and how to book reservations for an upcoming tour by visiting www.havredehaunts.com.
Historic Savage Mill Ghost Tours
In partnership with Maryland History Tours, Historic Savage Mill is presenting various Friday and Saturday evening ghost tours during the autumn months. Because of its 125-year history—formerly serving as a cotton factory and now thriving as a commerce center, it goes without saying that Savage Mill has a very detailed history. So, it should come as no surprise that various tenants today have reported accounts of ghostly activity and other unexplained phenomena. Folks embarking on a Historic Savage Mill Ghost Tour learn firsthand about all that’s been seen and is still seen within these walls and how everything ties into documented past records for what transpired here long ago.
The recommended age for going on Historic Savage Mill Ghost Tours is 12 and older. Due to limited tickets and tour times, walk-ups aren’t accepted, and all arrangements must be made in advance. To learn more about Historic Savage Mill Ghost Tours, book your touring time, or discover other events by Maryland History Tours, visit www.mdhistorytours.com. Click here to read more about Savage Mill in general.
This Halloween season presents many other haunted happenings in addition to this lineup of six sensational suggestions. There are also numerous other ongoing ghost walks and touring attractions to pursue throughout the regional at other times during the year.