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.
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.
The tour ends at Provincetown Cemetery.
The tour begins at 103 Commercial Street- The American horror Story House.
We'll hear the ghoulish stories linked to The Winthrop Street Cemetery.
You'll pass by and hear the creepy tales of The Gifford House.
You'll hear about Atlantic House, a legendary and spooky nightlife spot.
You'll pass by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, hearing about how it was once used a morgue during the 1918 Spanish flu epedemic.
You'll pass by the Provincetown Town Hall, and hear about a ghastly lynching.
Hear about the tragic tale of Rosilla Bangs, who met her untimely end near the Pilgrim Monument.
Hear the ghoulish details of how this quaint guesthouse was once the local morgue.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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