Fells Point Ghost Walk Baltimore: Haunted History Tour

Real hauntings tied to actual people and events, not invented folklore.

The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk is a guided tour through Baltimore's waterfront neighborhood led by a local guide who shares documented ghost stories rooted in the area's real history. The walk lasts 1 to 1.5 hours and departs from Fells Point Square near Max's Taphouse. All taxes and fees are included. The tour operates in any weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fells Point Ghost Walk Experience

• Meet at Fells Point Square
• Begin 1-1.5 hour ghost walk
• Hear haunting spirit stories
• Learn Fells Point history

The experience

What makes a ghost story stick? When it's tied to something that actually happened. This walk moves through Fells Point's narrow streets and waterfront blocks, stopping at sites connected to real people and real events: the kind of history that haunts a place because it's documented, not invented. The guide is a local who knows the neighborhood's past and can explain why certain stories have persisted for centuries. You're not getting a theatrical performance. You're getting the history that made the stories necessary.

The route covers the waterfront neighborhood where Fells Point's character was built: a working harbor with sailors, merchants, and the kind of lives that left marks. The walk takes 1 to 1.5 hours, which is long enough to move between several stops without rushing, but short enough to fit into an afternoon or evening. Tours depart from Fells Point Square at the main entrance of Max's Taphouse, 733 S. Broadway. The operator has run this tour since 2001, which means the script has been tested against actual visitors and refined by someone who knows what lands and what doesn't.

The tour runs in all weather, so bring a jacket if rain is forecast. Wheelchair users can join. The neighborhood is accessible, though Fells Point's streets are old and uneven in places. Strollers work fine if you're traveling with infants or small children. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to get there without a car.

What’s included

• Local guide sharing Fells Point's documented hauntings and neighborhood history.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 19:30Last departure this season: 28 Nov

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Baltimore Ghost Tours

Is this one for you?This walk suits anyone who wants ghost stories grounded in real history rather than theatrical invention. The guide is local and the tales are tied to actual events in Fells Point's past. The 1 to 1.5 hour pace works for an evening outing or an afternoon break without eating up your whole day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of ghost stories does the Fells Point Ghost Walk cover?

The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk focuses on hauntings tied to real-life events and actual people from the neighborhood's history. The guide shares documented stories rather than folklore, grounding each tale in the area's past as a working waterfront community.

How long does the ghost walk take?

The tour runs 1 to 1.5 hours, giving enough time to move between several stops in the Fells Point neighborhood without feeling rushed.

Where does the ghost walk start?

Tours depart from Fells Point Square near the main entrance of Max's Taphouse at 733 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231.

Can I do the ghost walk if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Fells Point's streets are old and uneven in places, but the neighborhood is navigable. Public transportation options are also available nearby if needed.

Does the tour run if the weather is bad?

The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain or cold, and the tour will proceed as scheduled.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes a local guide leading the walk and all taxes, fees and handling charges. Gratuities are not included and are left to your discretion.