New Haven's Ghost Walk in New Haven
New Haven, United States

New Haven's Ghost Walk

Outty Ranking 48 3.6 · 69 traveler reviews1.5 hoursFrom $26

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Outty Ranking

48/100

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3.6/5

Based on 69 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is New Haven's Ghost Walk worth booking?

New Haven's Ghost Walk is a 1.5-hour experience in New Haven, United States, from $26 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 69 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
48 / 100
Rating
3.6/5 (69)
Duration
1.5 hours
From
$26 per person

Go inside the Grove St. Cememtery, find out about the phantom of Geronimo, and try not to sink in New Haven Harbor. Let us see if we can scare you with stories of ghosts, scandalous tales, and stranger things.

What you get

    About this experience

    Go inside the Grove St. Cememtery, find out about the phantom of Geronimo, and try not to sink in New Haven Harbor. Let us see if we can scare you with stories of ghosts, scandalous tales, and stranger things.

    What's included

    Included

    • Local guide

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. New Haven Green

      the central square of the nine-square settlement plan of the original Puritan colonists in New Haven

      20 minutes here

    2. Grove Street Cemetery

      organized in 1796 as the New Haven Burying Ground

      15 minutes here

    3. City Hall

      Designed by Henry Austin and built in 1861

      15 minutes here

    4. New Haven Free Public Library

      even the stacks are haunted

      15 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Haven

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Ghosts of New Haven

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 69 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    69 verified traveler reviews for New Haven's Ghost Walk. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    32
    4 star
    7
    3 star
    10
    2 star
    8
    1 star
    12
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    N6312ETnickc · December 2025

    Had a bad birthday

    Our guide was not only late, but he did not seem very practiced or knowledgeable. He had a rambling and unpolished delivery and really didn’t know how to handle a group in a city. For example, when the bells at the chapel started going off overhead very loudly, he just proceeded talking at a normal volume like we could all still understand him. He would sometimes get up to a landmark and begin his speech before the bulk of the group caught up, so a lot was missed. What’s more, many of the landmarks didn’t seem to connect to anything spooky or ghost-related. A very pushy and loud patron kind of took over the group by loudly rambling over our guide, who did nothing about this. This tour was truly a waste of time. We walked away halfway through.

    via Tripadvisor

    roserH1346JE · November 2025

    Good tour with a very bad guide

    So there’s a few reasons why we are ranking this a 3. Firstly, customer article was less than desirable: We were going to be 4 to 5 minutes late to our tour that started at 7:30pm so I called at 7 to let them know and make sure that that was okay/to see if we could meet up with them on the walk if they were starting right on time. The person I spoke with had a lot of attitude and said 1. They would not wait for us and 2. They would not let us meet the group along the route or tell us which direction they start in. We were also told we wouldn’t be refunded or be able to reschedule if we missed it but that “five minutes late might be okay, you’ll just have to see”. This was inconsistent with our experience upon arrival: We arrived at 7:32pm and half the group wasn’t there, and the tour guide said “we’re going to wait another 7 minutes or so to let people show up, parking can be crazy”…mind you we were just told the opposite by whomever runs the tours. But main reason we’re ranking it low is because of our guide. He was very awkward and soft spoken and did not have a lot of basic factual information correct like the years buildings were built or details of well-known events (like the Stanley Milgram experiments). It didn’t feel very spooky because he didn’t explain things well—think “that building is the most haunted in New England, people hear screams etc” but doesn’t say WHY it’s haunted or what the theory is or what happened there to make it “haunted”. Very disappointing . Our guide just did not seem to know what he was talking about outside of the script he was given (and clearly did not memorize) Good things: The actual tour locations and the length of the tour, were great! I just wish we were given more details and information about each place and the history, the WHY of it being included on the tour. If our guide had more knowledge of New Haven and charisma I think this could be amazing. I’m sure other tour guides are great and that’s why many people enjoy coming, but unfortunately ours was just really subpar and it didn’t feel like a ghost tour so much as some guy fumbling around New Haven after reading the wiki page or something.

    via Tripadvisor

    Rachelkwock · November 2025

    Campus tour with a little bit of spooky

    We truly had fun and it was very relaxing to tour the Yale campus, including walking outside the Secret Society buildings, Harkness Tower, the graveyard gates, and more, & then reading more about the sites and stories afterwards.

    via Tripadvisor

    Kelly_B · October 2025

    The Ghost walk leader was...

    The Ghost walk leader was soft spoken, had no microphone, very nice but not engaging or very entertaining. A bit painful to sit thru. I was really looking forward to it but was pretty disappointed.

    via Viator

    arthurdC6726BZ · October 2025

    A memorable walk through history

    The tour of Yale was very memorable, but I wish the grave yard was open. The stories the tour guide shared were good but he didn't seem like he was from the area

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    1.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Fri, Sat
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    24
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 48

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)12
    Review evidence (18% weight)80
    Booking momentum (14% weight)76
    Value for money (12% weight)46
    Listing quality (10% weight)61
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    New Haven's Ghost Walk: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Haven.

    How much does New Haven's Ghost Walk cost?

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    Prices start at $26 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Haven usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does New Haven's Ghost Walk take?

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    Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Haven is not rushed.

    Is New Haven's Ghost Walk worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 69 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Haven, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule New Haven's Ghost Walk?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is New Haven's Ghost Walk suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book New Haven's Ghost Walk?

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    Around 24 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Haven can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Haven and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does New Haven's Ghost Walk start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Haven within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in New Haven?

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    On Outty we rank every New Haven experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour, New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course, New Haven City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit New Haven?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in New Haven?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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