Helltown Horrors and Pirates: A Self-Guided Tour of Provincetown

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Provincetown’s charming seaside facades hide a sinister past soaked in blood, betrayal, and supernatural terror.

On this chilling self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the dark underbelly of Provincetown’s history, from bloodthirsty pirates and treacherous mooncussers who lured ships to their doom. I’ll also tell you about the restless spirits that continue to haunt the town’s historic buildings and picturesque streets.

Starting at the infamous American Horror Story house, you’ll journey through Provincetown’s most haunted locations. You’ll explore historic cemeteries where smallpox victims lie in unmarked graves, and pass by former funeral homes that now operate as quaint inns. Along the way, you’ll discover how this seaside paradise earned its ominous nickname “Helltown” after centuries of maritime tragedy and malevolence.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at 103 Commercial Street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Provincetown Cemetery.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour begins at 103 Commercial Street- The American horror Story House.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll hear the ghoulish stories linked to The Winthrop Street Cemetery.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by and hear the creepy tales of The Gifford House.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll hear about Atlantic House, a legendary and spooky nightlife spot.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, hearing about how it was once used a morgue during the 1918 Spanish flu epedemic.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the Provincetown Town Hall, and hear about a ghastly lynching.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Hear about the tragic tale of Rosilla Bangs, who met her untimely end near the Pilgrim Monument.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Hear the ghoulish details of how this quaint guesthouse was once the local morgue.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Crime Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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