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Olde Town Ghost Walk

Guided lantern-led walking tour of Newport's oldest haunted sites using nearly 20 years of research and witness accounts

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

The Olde Town Ghost Walk is Newport, Rhode Island's original and most popular paranormal walking tour. On this lantern-led stroll through Olde Town, you will move between Newport’s oldest and most haunted locations. Along the way, the guide will share stories of reported sightings and the local lore tied to each place, giving you a sense of the town’s haunted past as you walk its streets.

The accounts presented on the tour are drawn from nearly 20 years of research and firsthand witness statements, and the organisers describe many of the incidents as true ghost sightings. You are invited to bring a camera or mobile phone; numerous guests have captured photographs they describe as ghostly during the tour. The experience focuses on the locations, the witness narratives and the research behind them, offering a guided evening exploration of Newport’s paranormal history.

Why Visit

  • Lantern-led guided walking tour of Newport's oldest haunted locations
  • Original and most popular paranormal walking tour in Newport
  • Research spanning nearly 20 years with firsthand witness accounts
  • Guest photography frequently captures ghostly images with camera or phone

What's included

  • Olde town ghost walking tour

Accessibility

  • Accessible to strollers
  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transit links nearby

Tour available in your selected language

English

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Friendly, non disruptive dogs can come along!

Due to the condition of the sidewalks and cobblestone streets it may be difficult for wheelchairs and guests with mobility issues.

Not wheelchair accessible

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Location

Departure point

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa, America's Cup Ave 25, Newport, RI, 02840
Meet your tour guide INSIDE the hotel. 2nd floor of the Newport Marriott in the lobby of the Mainsail Restaurant and Skiff Bar.Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time to find parking. Public parking lots and meters are located on both sides of the Newport Marriott hotel.

End point

Trinity Church, Newport, Queen Anne Square 1, Newport, RI, 02840

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