Montpelier Ghost Tour
Montpelier may be small, but its ghostly tales loom large. Discover the spirits said to haunt this historic city with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours.
GET TICKETSStroll the charming streets of Montpelier and feel the chill of spirits tied to the city’s oldest buildings on an eerie Montpelier ghost tour.
Why You Need to Take a Montpelier Ghost Tour
Step into the shadowy world of Montpelier, where the veil between the living and the dead is dangerously thin and indignant spirits from centuries past still roam after dark. Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours for a spine-chilling journey beyond the city’s polished history, uncovering the cruel figures and tragic events that left a haunting legacy in their wake. From historic courthouses to remote countryside cabins, Montpelier hides sinister secrets and stomach-turning entities that continue to torment the town’s residents. These restless spirits don’t welcome visitors lightly—book a Montpelier ghost tour tonight and experience the darker side of Vermont’s capital.
Why is Montpelier So Haunted?
Montpelier’s quaint and picturesque capital, holds a secret beneath its charming surface—a deeply haunted history that refuses to be silenced. Shadows of the past linger in its historic streets and structures, with tales of sorrow, tragedy, and unexplained phenomena creating an eerie undercurrent that even the skeptics can’t ignore.
At the heart of Montpelier’s haunted lore is the chilling tale of the Weeping Lady of Green Mount Cemetery. This tranquil resting place is known not just for its serene beauty but for a spectral figure often seen wandering among the gravestones. The Weeping Lady is believed to be the spirit of a woman who died tragically, forever mourning a love lost to the cruel hands of fate. Her sorrow echoes through the cemetery, and visitors report hearing soft sobs carried on the wind, even when no one else is present.
The story of the Weeping Lady is far from the only unsettling phenomenon tied to this cemetery. Green Mount Cemetery also hosts a variety of inexplicable occurrences—headstones that seem to shift positions, phantom footsteps that follow visitors but leave no trace, and an overwhelming sense of being watched. These experiences have cemented the cemetery as one of the most haunted spots in Vermont, drawing both thrill-seekers and ghost hunters from across the country.
Montpelier’s haunted reputation extends beyond Green Mount Cemetery. The city’s historic buildings and streets are said to harbor the echoes of those who came before, from political figures lingering in the Vermont State House to ordinary townsfolk who met untimely ends. The enduring presence of the Weeping Lady and countless other spirits ensures that Montpelier remains a place where the past is never truly at rest, its haunting beauty as captivating as it is unnerving.
Why should you tour with us?
Montpelier is known as a place where history comes to life. There is a world of wonder in Montpelier, from its scenic beauty to its many farm-to-table restaurants. But if you are looking for even more unique things to do in Montpelier, consider taking a walking ghost tour with Montpelier Ghosts! Our ghost tours are an enthralling and exciting way to see Montpelier while learning about its haunted history,
If you have the family with you, whether on a family vacation or a quick stop on a road trip, then take a Montpelier Ghosts haunted walking tour. It is the perfect outing for anyone interested in history or the supernatural. We combine these topics in a fun and fascinating way that is ideal for the whole family. Book your spot today to round out that next family vacation.
Montpelier has existed for nearly three hundred years, and as you can imagine, there have been plenty of gruesome and unusual deaths during that time. Take a Montpelier haunted ghost tour to hear the city’s haunted history as it was meant to be told, in front of the buildings where it happened. Our tour guides have all the chilling facts and stories of real-life encounters you are looking for—and then some!
Most Haunted Places in Montpelier
Greenmount Cemetery
Home to the infamous statue "Black Agnes," is shrouded in eerie legends. Said to curse those who sit on its lap, the statue’s history ties to controversial figure John E. Hubbard.
Washington County Courthouse
Infamously haunted by the tragic spirit of Mildred Brewster, a woman acquitted of murder due to insanity. Staff report eerie phenomena like disembodied voices and ghostly reflections.
Vermont College of Fine Arts
The college is haunted by the tragic spirits of Annie Wheeler, who died in a love-fueled murder, and Michelle, a gifted art student, lost to a mysterious accident. Their restless souls linger, causing eerie phenomena, like ghostly tapping and mysterious artwork.
FAQs
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
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America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
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