Helltown Horrors and Pirates: A Self-Guided Tour of Provincetown
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.
Departure 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.
- The tour ends at Provincetown Cemetery.
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Commercial StreetProvincetown, MassachusettsThe tour begins at 103 Commercial Street- The American horror Story House.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: A-House6 Masonic Place, Provincetown, MA 02657We'll hear the ghoulish stories linked to The Winthrop Street Cemetery.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Unitarian Universalist Meeting House Of Provincetown236 Commercial St, Provincetown, MassachusettsYou'll pass by and hear the creepy tales of The Gifford House.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pilgrim Monument And Provincetown Museum1 High Pole Hill Rd, , Provincetown, MassachusettsYou'll hear about Atlantic House, a legendary and spooky nightlife spot.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Provincetown Town Hall260 Commercial St, Provincetown, MassachusettsYou'll pass by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, hearing about how it was once used a morgue during the 1918 Spanish flu epedemic.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Winthrop Street Cemetery43 Winthrop St, Provincetown, MassachusettsYou'll pass by the Provincetown Town Hall, and hear about a ghastly lynching.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ellery Hotel Provincetown14 Johnson Street, Provincetown, MA 02657Hear about the tragic tale of Rosilla Bangs, who met her untimely end near the Pilgrim Monument.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Gifford House9 Carver Street, Provincetown, MA 02657Hear the ghoulish details of how this quaint guesthouse was once the local morgue.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- 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
- 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
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.
Departure 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.
- The tour ends at Provincetown Cemetery.
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Commercial StreetProvincetown, MassachusettsThe tour begins at 103 Commercial Street- The American horror Story House.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: A-House6 Masonic Place, Provincetown, MA 02657We'll hear the ghoulish stories linked to The Winthrop Street Cemetery.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Unitarian Universalist Meeting House Of Provincetown236 Commercial St, Provincetown, MassachusettsYou'll pass by and hear the creepy tales of The Gifford House.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pilgrim Monument And Provincetown Museum1 High Pole Hill Rd, , Provincetown, MassachusettsYou'll hear about Atlantic House, a legendary and spooky nightlife spot.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Provincetown Town Hall260 Commercial St, Provincetown, MassachusettsYou'll pass by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, hearing about how it was once used a morgue during the 1918 Spanish flu epedemic.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Winthrop Street Cemetery43 Winthrop St, Provincetown, MassachusettsYou'll pass by the Provincetown Town Hall, and hear about a ghastly lynching.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ellery Hotel Provincetown14 Johnson Street, Provincetown, MA 02657Hear about the tragic tale of Rosilla Bangs, who met her untimely end near the Pilgrim Monument.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Gifford House9 Carver Street, Provincetown, MA 02657Hear the ghoulish details of how this quaint guesthouse was once the local morgue.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- 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
- 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
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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