
The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May
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The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May is a 1.5-hour experience in Cape May, United States, from $30 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Discover the haunted history of Cape May on The Last Ship Home, an all-ages, 90-minute ghost walking tour through one of America’s oldest seaside resorts. Explore the stories that make Cape May unforgettable after dark:
What you get
About this experience
Discover the haunted history of Cape May on The Last Ship Home, an all-ages, 90-minute ghost walking tour through one of America’s oldest seaside resorts. Explore the stories that make Cape May unforgettable after dark: Victorian hotels, oceanfront legends, shipwreck-era fears, mysterious footsteps, children’s laughter in quiet halls, perfume in empty rooms, and figures said to appear in windows overlooking the sea. From the Washington Street Mall Wishing Fountain, follow your Ghost City Tours Ambassador through historic streets and seaside landmarks, with stories tied to Congress Hall, The Inn of Cape May, Hotel Macomber, Chalfonte Hotel, Southern Mansion, Washington Inn, and the Atlantic coast. Perfect for families and history lovers, this tour offers a memorable evening rooted in Cape May’s Victorian past, maritime dangers, and enduring ghost lore. Whether skeptic or believer, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for one of the Jersey Shore’s most atmospheric towns.
What's included
Included
- Visits to historic exterior locations throughout Cape May
- Haunted history, maritime legends, and Cape May ghost stories
- 90-minute all-ages ghost walking tour of Cape May
- Professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting location
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Admission or entry into tour stops
What you'll see and do
Congress Hall is one of Cape May’s most famous historic hotels and a centerpiece of the town’s resort history. At this stop, guests will hear local ghost lore connected to a young guest whose story became tied to the hotel for generations, along with reports of children’s laughter, light footsteps, and a small figure said to disappear around quiet corners.
15 minutes here
Originally opened as the Colonial Hotel in 1894, The Inn of Cape May reflects the seaside hotel culture that helped define the town. Guests will hear stories of playful sounds in empty hallways, knocks on guest-room doors, and the mysterious Lady in Blue, an unidentified figure said to appear near the upper floors and ocean-facing windows.
15 minutes here
Hotel Macomber is tied to one of Cape May’s most memorable ghost stories: Irene Wright, a repeat guest remembered in local lore as the “Trunk Lady.” Guests will hear about the reported scent of perfume, the sound of heavy luggage near Room 10, unexplained knocking, and a haunting that feels less like fear and more like someone returning to a favorite seaside place.
15 minutes here
The Chalfonte Hotel is one of Cape May’s oldest surviving hotels and a rare connection to the town before the great fire of 1878. This stop shares the story of Civil War officer Henry Sawyer, the hotel’s survival, and the ghostly traditions connected to a mysterious maintenance worker and a woman said to appear near an upper window, looking toward the Atlantic.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cape May
Meet at the Washington Street Mall Wishing Fountain, 401 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. The fountain is located between Jackson Street and Decatur Street. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time and wait near the fountain for your Ghost City Tours Ambassador.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This tour ends near Washington Inn at 801 Washington Street, a short walk from the Washington Street Mall area. Guests should plan their return route accordingly.
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ghost City Tours Cape May
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
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape May.
How much does The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape May usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May 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 Cape May is not rushed.
Is The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cape May, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May?
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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 The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May 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 The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May?
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Around 0 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 Cape May 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 Cape May and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Last Ship Home Family Ghost Tour of Cape May 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 Cape May 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 Cape May?
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Cape May, NJ packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Cape May by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book. On Outty we rank every Cape May experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Birding By Boat on the Osprey, 2-Hour Sunset Safari Eco Cruise on the Osprey from Cape May, Wetlands Safari Eco-Cruise in Cape May (Osprey Birding By Boat). 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 Cape May?
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Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Cape May, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. 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 Cape May?
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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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