Get ready to get spooked—did you know the Garden State is full of mysterious historical hauntings? Yup, whether they are real or urban legends, discover the truth on one of the ghost tours in New Jersey with a few inexplicable, actively spirited spots. Learn about the haunted history of Woodbridge, Asbury Park, and Cape May, where you can use your imagination (and perhaps see a ghostly apparition) while you hear about the mysterious ghosts and their stories. Scroll down for these ominous tours, many of which are open to all ages (though some have scary extras that might not be suitable for littles), but if you want something more family-friendly, check out other ways to celebrate Halloween in New Jersey, too. (featured photo credit: Cape May MAC)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events.)
North Jersey Ghost Tours
All Hallows Eve Haunted Historical Walk – October 26
Take a 55-minute walking tour of historical grounds with a cemetery with gravestones that date back to 1687. This walk supports the restoration of the Snyder Academy in Elizabeth, NJ.
42 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Woodbridge Ghost Walk – October 5
It’s the 16th year of the Woodbridge Ghost Walk, and this year’s theme is “Something Old & Something New.” This year’s proceeds will go towards a new ARTS scholarship fund for the Woodbridge High School senior students.
Tanzman Park, Pearl St, Woodbridge, NJ 08776
The Proprietary House – A Haunted Lantern Walk – October 26
Take a ghostly tour throughout history with a visit to St. Peter’s Graveyard, where you’ll learn about Perth Amboy’s spirited past. After, there will be hot cider and sweets.
149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Central Jersey Ghost Tours
Allaire Historical Village Night of Frights and Allaire Ghost Tours – Select dates from October 11-26
One of the more eerie ghost tours in New Jersey is the unassuming Allaire Village at night. Bring the family but be warned—some scenes and live actors may be too scary for littles. During the event, expect to find Glow-in-the-Dark Bubble Shows, a Fire Juggler, a Fortune Teller, scary storytelling at the Chapel, live Blacksmith Shop demos, and a special dinner scene at Mr. Allaire’s House. Watch out for live ghosts and goblins, the Carriage House with legendary spirits, and the towering four-story shadows of the General Store (BOO!).
4265 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Haunted History Tour Bordentown – Select dates from September 27 through October 31
Learn about the haunting history tales of Bordentown with a family-friendly tour of Bordentown. Hear the ghost stories, paranormal experiences, legends, and historical events reported in Bordentown throughout the centuries.
Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ 08505
Jersey Shore Ghost Tours – Select dates from September through November
Choose a tour in Red Bank or Keyport and explore the ghost stories of Monmouth County. Learn about the pirates and rumrunners in Keyport, the ghost of the Dublin House in Red Bank, or book a private tour.
8 Main Street, Keyport, NJ 07735 or 30 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Official Flemington Ghost Walk – Select dates April-October
Take a tour guided by real paranormal investigators, where you’ll hear all about their paranormal stories on this 15-stop tour. See everything from Stangl Road to Turntable Junction to Main Street in Flemington.
37 Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ 08825
Paranormal Tower Tours – Dates vary depending on the tour that you choose
With the Ghosts & Legends of the Downtown Tour, you’ll uncover secrets of the Jersey Shore on a lantern-led walk through Asbury Park’s historic downtown district. You can also try the Boardwalk Tour, where you stroll along the sea in the moonlight to learn about a doomed luxury liner off the coast. For an adult’s night out, take a tour through the city’s most historic—and haunted—pubs while enjoying (drinking) spirits.
621 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Princeton Tour Company – Guided Ghost Tour, Ghost Tour & Cemetery Visit – October 11, 12, 18 and 25
Shh, this tour company has a key to the locked cemetery and employs real ghost equipment to uncover the spirits in historic Princeton. Leave the littles at home because things can get sometimes graphic. Don’t forget to bring your own flashlight.
Meet at the Princeton University Tour at 116 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
White Hill Mansion – Select dates in September and October
This mansion on a bluff overlooking the Delaware River has been a Lenape winter settlement, a Revolutionary War spot in an area with American inventors and innovators. Take a daytime tour, candlelight tour, private investigation experience, or visit on September 28 for National Ghost Hunting Day.
217 Burlington Street, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
South Jersey Ghost Tours
Atlantic City Ghost Tour – Nightly year-round
Explore the Warner Theatre, which opened at the end of the roaring 20s, learn about the floating man in Caesar’s Atlantic City, or hear more about the pre-Civil War history at Bally’s.
Meeting location: Rainforest Cafe, 2201 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Cold Spring Village – Fridays until October 11
Every Friday, a staff member who’s experienced paranormal activity leads a lantern tour, pointing out spots in the village where unusual occurrences have taken place. For a creepier experience, make sure to save the date for Ghoul Spring Village on October 18 and 19, and embark on a family-friendly haunted walk through the village.
720 US 9, Cape May, NJ 08204
Ghost Capers Haunted Cape May Ghost Tour – Select evenings from May through October
Learn about the stories behind closed doors in the historic homes and hotels of Cape May. This tour is focused on history, not horror, so bring the whole family.
The corner of Washington Street and Franklin Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Ghosts of Cape May by MAC – Various tours and dates
Explore the supernatural history of Cape May with a ghoulish menu of some of the best and most interactive ghost tours in New Jersey. Try the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour if you want to sit back and listen to spooky stories on a scenic trolley. Fans of haunted houses? Try the Cherry House Haunting Tales Tour or the Historic Haunts House Tour and learn about the unusual and paranormal. Or take the Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Trolley Tour around to a look at the macabre side of Victorian Cape May.
Cape May, NJ 08204
Ghosts By The Coast – Select dates now through November 3
Learn about the darker side of Ocean City, America’s Favorite Family Resort with a combination of humor and horror during this family-friendly tour. Meet at Mark Soifer Park after dark and take a tour of spots where paranormal activity acts up. The tour takes 90 minutes with about 1.5 miles of walking, and buy tickets ahead of time (prime times do sell out).
9th and Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Historical Society of Haddonfield Haunted Walking Tours – Select dates in October
These haunted walking tours throughout October show a haunted side to the charming town of Haddonfield. The popular walking tours are based on a Haunted Haddonfield series of books, with stories and legends about haunted sites throughout the town.
343 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Historical Society of Moorestown Living History and Ghost Tour – Select dates from October 11-27
Take an October evening stroll to learn about Moorestown’s history, mystery, and ghosts. This year’s tour is interactive with new historical characters.
12 High Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Mount Holly Tours – Select dates from September 29-October 27
Mount Holly has two options, whether you are looking for a historical walking tour or a haunted history tour. Families are welcome since the ghost stories retell local legends and historical events without being scary.
128 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
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