Peel back Provincetown’s pristine and peaceful beachside veneer to uncover the ghastly grime that infests the city. Not all secrets in P-Town are hiding at the bottom of the Bay.
Book NowVenture with Provincetown Ghosts into the gripping fog left behind by the pirates, killers, and captains that all called Helltown home. Their spirits anxiously await your arrival on this spine-chilling ghost tour of Provincetown.
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The oldest building on the lower cape still in its original state, the 1847 Unitarian Universalist Meeting House has been known to emit a strange, dim green glow from the depths of dark rooms. Could this have anything to do with the apparitions seen walking across the church’s sanctuary?
Originally constructed for a prosperous Yankee Sea Captain, the Crowne Pointe Historic Inn & Spa is now one of the most luxurious and haunted hotels in Provincetown. Legends state that the old Sea Captain still roams the hallways and has even been seen on surveillance cameras!
This former single-family home, now called the Victoria House, was built in 1850. During its days as The Guest House, it experienced one of its darkest chapters as the home of serial killer Tony Costa, “The Cape Cod Vampire.” Believed to have killed eight women, his victims now haunt Room 4. Unlucky guests of Room 4 have heard primal screams, terrified whimpers, and even the scent of blood.
Bridge the gap between the seaside and the otherworldly with Provincetown Ghosts. Stand at the edge of a haunted harbor where the souls of former residents have been docked for centuries. Some refuse to leave, while others simply cannot escape the icy chill of the Atlantic.
Provincetown has a reputation as a serene getaway along the coast of Massachusetts. This often washes away the more troublesome tales left behind by the ruthless crowds that once flocked to its shores. Many pirates and smugglers docked here, and more met their end at the hands of Davey Jones in the turbulent waters of Cape Cod Bay. But, some left a sinister legacy that has prevailed through the grimy depths of the sea.
Join Provincetown Ghosts outside Cafe Maria to hear one of the most chilling stories ever told in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Black Sam Bellamy and his ship, the Whydah Gally, were considered the most accomplished and dangerous pirate crew ever to sail the seven seas. But even the success of the altruistic “Robin Hood of The Sea” could not spare him and his crew from a watery grave.
Dive into the most well-known shipwreck story in Cape Cod, which continues to haunt the area’s citizens to this day. When scientists discovered the wreck in 1982, they heard ghastly voices coming from their radio, repeating, “We want your boat…” What else do the spirits of Provincetown ask for? Reserve your spot on our Provincetown ghost tour to find out!
Visit Provincetown’s Most Haunted Locations, Including:
Welcome to Helltown, where traces of its unholy time can still be felt across the quaint seaside community that Provincetown has become. Almost all the buildings in P-Town harbor the dark secrets of the city’s heinous past.
Journey with Provincetown Ghosts to the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, where the dead still have a say in the matters of the living. The oldest building in its original state is in the Lower Cape. This church has a storied history that dates back to 1847. However, within that time, it has served many purposes, some more gruesome than others.
Uncover the horrors of the 1918 Spanish Flu and the residual hauntings it created at this historic building. Unsuspecting visitors have witnessed strange green glows in unlit rooms at night. The sounds of a choir singing in the empty church have even been heard by those taking care of the historic building. Could these be the spirits of the fishermen’s families who built the church all those years ago?
Walk with Provincetown Ghosts for an unflinching look into the many spectral entities still residing at the Carpe Diem Guesthouse. Once used as a funeral home in the 1950s, the tongue-in-cheek name adds an element of irony to the phantom-infested grounds of this quaint and cozy guesthouse. From the basement to the bedrooms, guests at the Carpe Diem have reported a plethora of eerie encounters.
Discover how noisy guests are often met with discipline from managers who are not ready to let up on their responsibilities in the afterlife. One rowdy group of guests occupying the hot tub were chased out of the water by a phantom whisper of “Get up and get out!” Could this be the spirit of a former manager or something more sinister?
Many housekeepers living in the basement while tending to the duties of the building have stated that a large-looking shadowy figure also resides there with them. It is joined by the haunting apparitions of Victorian figures, still enticed by the 1850 home’s beauty. Many others are lurking in the darkest corners of Provincetown. Book your spot on our Provincetown ghost tour to meet them all!
While some spirits hiding within Provincetown’s numerous guesthouses and hotels may appear peaceful, others have far more violent dispositions. Nowhere is this more true than at The Victoria House, formerly The Guest House. This cozy Victoria House harbors dark and disturbing secrets despite its complacent and ordinary name—especially those within Room 4.
Hear the horrifying true story of the “Cape Cod Vampire,” Tony Costa, while standing outside the very place it is believed he kept his victims before killing them. Known as America’s Jack The Ripper, the nature of his murder streak was brutal and shocking. The disturbing activity reported in Room 4 of the Victoria House supports this theory.
Everything from petrified whimpers to blood-curling screams have been heard in the closet of Room 4. Many women feel uneasy in the night staying in this room, and the heavy smell of blood often seeps through the nostrils of these frightened guests. Would you stay the night in this room? You may think twice after this thrilling Provincetown ghost tour.
Sailors and Sea Captains have called Provincetown home ever since the Pilgrims first docked in Cape Cod. Maritime traditions and a dangerous life at sea took the lives of many. But it wasn’t just the captains and crew that suffered. The families waiting lovingly and patiently back home often paid the highest price.
Gather at one of the finest hotels in Provincetown, Gabriel’s, and hear the dark truth behind the swanky hotel’s hair-raising hauntings. The 1700s homestead once belonged to the Cooke Family, whose patriarch and two sons disappeared at sea in the early 1800s. Somewhere along the way, their young daughter, Mary Cooke, passed away in the home. She has been anything but quiet ever since.
She often reveals herself following electrical malfunctions, as one shocked guest found out after realizing her room’s lamp was acting strange. Learn how hotel staff were shocked to see her familiar face when a photograph of the Cooke family was found in the attic. Uncover more stories like this on a walking ghost tour with Provincetown Ghosts!
Not all things that go bump in the night in Provincetown have spectral origins. A creature of unknown genesis is said to lurk within Cape Cod’s tall sand dunes and dense forests. What began as the boogeyman of a child’s imagination in 1938 terrorized the town throughout the following decade. Follow Provincetown Ghosts to the Provincetown Public Library to hear the truth behind this bone-chilling legend.
Dig up the legend of The Black Flash, an incredibly tall humanoid creature with a silver face that has done anything from attacking drunks to breaking into homes. Always escaping with superhuman speed, the theories abound over what or who the black flash was are endless. Was it a cryptid? Or a teenager pulling pranks? While the answers may not be clear, the fear that struck the hearts of P-town citizens is still palpable to this day.
Sometimes, the most tragic events can occur while history is being built. Provincetown’s history dates as far back as the rest of America. Before the Pilgrims made their way to Plymouth, they landed in Provincetown. To honor this landing, the Pilgrim Monument was constructed in 1907.
Provincetown Ghosts brings the tragedy of Rosilla Bangs, the oldest woman in town who was struck by one of these steel carts in a freak accident, to life. Look closely at the bench and small tree where her life ended, and you may see her apparition sitting there. Locals say she often appears during storms, and the Provincetown ghost tours run rain or shine.
People from all over come to Provincetown to hear mind-bending stories of the otherworldly. You can be one of them on a haunted walking ghost of Provincetown with Provincetown Ghosts. Join expertly trained tour guides who have first-hand experience with the unexplained that you won’t find anywhere else.
Real-life stories of creepy encounters come to life at every stop. You very well may hear a haunted tale or two from another guest and even make friendships that last a lifetime. Book your spot on our Provincetown ghost tour today and discover the shadowy world of Helltown!
* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *
If you are craving something different that reveals Provincetown’s lesser-talked-about, darker side, take a Provincetown Ghosts haunted walking tour. Miles of beaches, trails, and harbors make Provincetown a peaceful and tranquil place. World-class shopping, drinking, and eating will keep you fueled and ready for more fun for the rest of your trip. But our ghost tours are a unique way to enjoy what P-town has to offer.
Don’t let your family vacation become a family disaster. Maybe your kids don’t like the beach or don’t want to pry themselves away from their favorite scary YouTube videos. Grab the whole family and book yourselves on one of our family-friendly ghost tours. Your kids will be talking about it for days on end and the amount of fun they had. Book your tour today!
Provincetown’s history dates back to the Pilgrims. Before they headed to Plymouth, they made landfall in Provincetown. Since 1620, people have been living and, more importantly, dying in Provincetown. It was the home of the Wampanoag tribe far before the English arrived and has been the home of high strangeness for just as long. If you’re itching to learn everything about Provincetown’s haunted history, join us on a spine-tingling experience you’ll never forget.
The Vampire of Cape Cod left a sizeable scar on the sleepy beach community of Provincetown. Amidst the chaos, a legend was born that has intrigued true crime enthusiasts for years. If you are a true crime junkie, then join us for a look into the sinister mind of a serial killer. You’ll learn about Tony Costa’s troubled past, the events that led him behind bars, and his well-deserved death. Reserve your spot on our Provincetown ghost tour to hear about P-Town’s worst citizens.
Provincetown is one of America’s oldest and most beloved tourist destinations. Since 1899, people have been flocking to its shores, and locals have happily provided accommodations for them. Join Provincetown Ghosts if you’re curious about which one of the many inns, guesthouses, hotels, and hostels is the most haunted. Each one holds several scary stories and spooky spirits that tell the story of Provincetown. If you’re nervous about choosing a hotel for this vacation, let us calm your nerves. Or perhaps not, but you’ll at least know what you’re getting into!
