Fells Point is one of the oldest and most atmospheric neighborhoods in Baltimore, and after dark its cobblestones, crooked rowhouses and waterfront taverns feel made for ghost stories. This one-hour walking tour, listed on Viator as Baltimore Bewitched: Raven’s Revenge, Bones and Ballads, is one of the most popular ways to hear them, with a 4.5 rating from nearly 200 reviews. The guide leads the group through the old port, past saloons and bars where spirits are said to linger, an old cemetery and a historic hotel, mixing documented local history with legends of sailors, smugglers and lost souls. Edgar Allan Poe is the thread that runs through the evening: the writer lived in Baltimore, died here in mysterious circumstances in 1849 and is buried downtown, and his dark stories and strange last days give the tour its name and much of its drama. The tone is spooky fun rather than gory, and it works well as a short, easy evening outing after dinner in Fells Point. This page links to the Viator listing, where you can see dates and book.
How to book: the tour runs in the evening in Fells Point and lasts about an hour, and it is one of the cheaper experiences in the city. The exact meeting point is shown on the listing and in your confirmation, so check it before you set out. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start. The same operator also runs a two-hour haunted pub crawl for adults who want to stop for drinks along the way.
What to expect: this is a walking tour on uneven cobblestones and brick sidewalks, often in the dark, so wear sensible shoes and bring a warm layer in November, when evenings by the water turn cold. Groups gather outside the bars rather than going in, and the stories are suitable for most teenagers, though younger children may find some of them scary.
Making the most of it: book the food tour for the afternoon and this ghost walk for the evening to make a full Fells Point day, or have dinner on Thames Street first. For more Poe, visit his grave at Westminster Hall downtown the next day.
What to expect
The experience
A guided evening walk through Fells Point with ghost stories, Poe lore and stops outside haunted taverns, a cemetery and a hotel.
Best time
After dinner on a dry evening, when the old streets are at their most atmospheric.
How long
About one hour.
Tips
Check the meeting point in your confirmation, wear shoes that can handle cobblestones and bring a warm layer.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Couples, Poe fans and anyone who wants a light, spooky evening out in Fells Point.
- Families
- Fine for teenagers, but some stories may be too scary for young children.
- Couples
- A fun after-dinner date that ends near the waterfront bars of Thames Street.
- Pair with
- The Fells Point food tour in the afternoon, and Poe’s grave downtown the next day.
- Time needed
- One hour in the evening.
Good questions
How long is the Fells Point ghost tour?+
It lasts about one hour. It is a walking tour through the old streets of Fells Point in the evening.
Is Edgar Allan Poe part of the ghost tour?+
Yes, Poe stories run through the tour, which takes its name from his work. He died in Baltimore in 1849 and is buried downtown.
Is the ghost tour suitable for children?+
Teenagers usually enjoy it, but some stories may be too scary for young children. The tour stays outside the bars, so it is not an adults-only pub crawl.
Where does the Fells Point ghost tour meet?+
The meeting point is in Fells Point and is shown on the listing and in your booking confirmation. Check it before you set out, as several ghost tours run in the area.
Can I cancel the ghost tour?+
Yes, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start. After that, the booking is not refundable.
