Highly recommended tour in Portland, Maine. Gordon was our visual storyteller and he captured the attention of my whole family,most notably my skeptical 14 year old son who wanted follow up details to go ghost hunting while we are here. This tour combines ghost stories, local history, comedy, and some pretty fantastic storytelling while getting a nice walk in the evening in. Loved it! read more

This past weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Portland, Maine. Aside from some amazing lobstah rolls, what else might you expect out of a historic, coastal New England town? You guessed it.....ghosts. Maine has always fascinated me, ever since I read "Pet Sematary" when I was about 12 years old. In fact, the 1989 version of the movie was just on television. Perhaps no one tackled the Maine accent as well as Fred Gwynn. Ayuh, he nailed his role as the old, weathered, local Maine neighbor, Jud Crandall. (John Lithgow provided a completely different interpretation of Jud in the 2019 version.) It's only appropriate that King, who grew up in Portland, based so many of his novels in the state of Maine. This place is saturated with ghosts, savory characters, and somewhat of a dark history. Last week on my layover I took a Wicked Walking Tour with Gordon, who was absolutely fantastic. Knowledgeable and funny, his theatrical, yet historic tour was well worth my time. Gordon made the tour interactive and got to know each of us on the tour. There was another Lori (spelled differently though), another couple from Cleveland, and some newlyweds amongst our group. We started by learning about some history of the city. Portland buried their dead 18 feet under. Gordon informed us this was to keep the vampires in and the grave robbers out. The Portland Waterfront and the many islands of Casco Bay have stories of pirates, witches, ghosts, fires, and abandoned ships that we learned of throughout the tour. In this particular part of the waterfront a mysterious woman clad in black wanders the dock area, stumbling over lobster traps in search of her sailor. Aside from an occasional wharf rat, there is not much trace of life down here at night. A building that I noticed while walking around the town was the Time and Temperature Building, a building with....you guessed it: the time and temperature displayed on the outside. Gordon talked about this building on our tour. The place is allegedly haunted by a female ghost with fire-engine red hair, who enjoys riding the elevators and who will often play on them, randomly sending them to different floors. Some workers in the building have claimed to have seen an unknown female walking through their offices, and when they follow her or try speaking to her, she vanishes around a corner. Electricians insist that there is nothing wrong with the wiring of the elevators. No one is certain of the back-story here, nor why she does this. Before running through a dark and sinister alley, Gordon pointed out an other creepy building. I don't remember the details, but I remember something about a woman seeing a mermaid, attached to the front of a ship outside her third story window. Apparently the water level used to reach this part of the town and there have been phantom ships, still weathering the storms, to this day. Check out Gordan's tour......I really enjoyed it. His stories are interesting and engaging. Maine is awesome. And the people here are wicked smaht..... read more

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We did the tour last night. Michael was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and his sense of humor was just right for the great storytelling we experienced. The two hours passed quickly and my girlfriend and I were sad to see it come to an end. Highly recommend it,, especially with Michael. read more

We had a wonderful experience. Gordon is a great story teller, we learnt a little history about Portland along side with ghost stories. Would recommend it, its one of a kind. read more

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Exactly as advertised. Entertainment that you walk around at night a few blocks around the cobblestone/waterfront district.Great activity to do. Then find a bar to end the evening with read more

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We went as a bridal group with one other man and Gordon (the tour guide) got mad at us for "interrupting his script" when we were responding to his jokes. We stopped talking to him during the tour, but he still felt the need to apologize to the man because "he usually doesn't take bachelorette parties." Completely disappointed by this experience. The man was genuinely enjoying our groups energy and not upset (he went out with us later) but was also unhappy Gordon repeatedly checked in on him just because of us. I would not recommend this tour unless you're looking for cheap stories and poor comedy. read more

It is a scam. PLEASE DO NOT GO . They have the worst customer service and no one picks your call if you find diidicilt to reach their location. read more

Enjoyed our Wicked Walking Tour with Gordon as our guide. He was personable, knowledgeable, told great stories and had a great sense of humor. I would do this again, my 18 and 19 year old kids enjoyed it as well, and are still taking about it days later. Great activity to do when in Portland! read more

Gordon was so very entertaining and informative. He shared historical info along with ghostly tales. Our friends who are from Portland enjoyed it so very much. He said that Gordon presented an accurate account of the city's history. In fact he was not going to come along with us to a "ghost tour" but thoroughly enjoyed himself. Thanks Gordon! You should check into the big stage!!! I hope you all get Gordon to show you around! He was awesome! read more

Wicked Walking Tours - Gordon was conducting the tour in a very creepy location where ghosts walk. - Walking Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

I've been on ghost tours in other cities that are just history tours done at night, but this one is actually a ghost tour. Stories of local paranormal experiences are woven into elements of Portland's history to give this tour a flavor distinct from any other you can get here. Gordon did an excellent job whipping up spooky vibes and dashing them away with a funny punch line. I was seriously impressed with how well he was able to keep the children on our tour engaged with interactive elements and storytelling. read more

Loved this tour. Gordon is a great tour guide and provides a great tale or two about the darker side of Portland's history. Kid friendly as well. Highly recommend! read more

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Gordon was funny, smart, interesting, informed / very knowledgeable, & made the tour wonderfully personalized with his exquisite memory for everyone in the groups names! Would definitely recommend the Wicked Walking Tour with Gordon in Portland, ME & am thinking of trying to make it back for the Halloween tour! A knowledgeable guide with a witty sense of humor that makes the tour unique & not overly done or dramatized. Just wish it lasted longer or offered different versions of the tour!! Thanks Gordon! Your friends from Mass., Gay, Marissa, & Emily read more

For every city I visit, I attend a ghost tour. I've been to plenty of night tours, but by far this has been the most entertaining experience by far. Gordon blew us away with his ability to remember at least 26 names in five minutes, and with that intro, I felt welcomed on the tour and welcomed in his city. He took us around Portland and the tour was well planned and the stories were well delivered. He is hilarious. Although most other tours try to sell their "creepiness", Gordon took an entertaining look at Portland's history which checked all the boxes in my book. I would definitely recommend this tour, and I would also repeat the tour with Gordon again. Thanks for the great time! read more

We are in town for our Mother's 70th Birthday and were looking for fun activities so booked the Wicked Walking tour. It was a good decision. The tour was great! Our guide Gordon was really entertaining and obviously loves what he does. His ghost stories are great and provide a lot of interesting information about Portland's haunted history. Gordon was also great hanging out after the tour and giving us more information. He even pointed us to a good ice cream shop. I highly recommend the tour for any age group. read more

Great tour! Gordon was awesome!! Well worth the money. We highly recommend. They even had a full moon to set the mood read more

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My wife and I had a blast. Gordon's story-telling and demeanor are perfect for the job. Pleasant, funny, informative, and just gotta say - really impressed at how often he incorporated individual's names into the conversation. Fun stuff. read more

Was highly disappointed it was nothing like what was described we only had the tour guide no other interaction. The tour guid Gordon was fun. But would have liked how the tour was described on the website with interaction from the ghost actors sad we did not get that read more

My wife and i really enjoyed our ghost tour with guide Gordon earlier this month. Gordon started the experience by addressing each of us (about 15 people in all) by our first names! He memorized each of our names before the tour--really amazing. The narration and stories were memorable and enjoyable and you can tell Gordon loves what he does. We will be back for another tour the next time we're in town. Thanks! read more

What fun! Walking tours of large sections of Portland's Old Port, showing even many locals several nooks and crannies you never knew about while the tour guide gives creepy historical accounts of the hauntings and/or legends attached to that particular place. Who knew a very infamous shipwreck off the southeastern U.S. coast originated from Old Port and is attached to a historic haunting on a dark pier right in downtown? Gordon, co-owner and our tour guide was both a hoot and filled with information. They give tours throughout the months of October and November and perhaps by special appointment. A little history, a lot of spookiness.. what a great way to spend a Saturday night! read more

Gordon was wonderful! When you first meet the tour, search for Flatbread on your phone or park in the ferry boat tours parking ramp. A few people on our tour couldn't find it, but the other 20 people had no problem so it's really not that difficult! Definitely worth your time while visiting Portland! read more

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My niece recently came to visit and even before she got here she told us she wanted to take this tour. So we got tickets and I have to say it was a great time. Not only was our tour guide Gordon funny and thoughtful, he was also well versed in the spookier side of Portland, which even if you are skeptic, is still a lot of fun. He also brings a knowledge of Portland as she grew and a history of the docks and the town that is both fun and informative. Definitely worth the time to check out if you are visiting or even if you are a resident. read more

This tour was amazing! It was a little over an hour, with a bunch stories. The distance was not a far walk with stops along the way. Our guide was Gordon, and he was so funny and very interactive with the crowd. We were a group of approximately 20 and he was able to remember everyone's name. What a great tour! ‍‍ read more

Gordon was amazing! I don't really like to do anything too scary so this tour was the perfect mix of humor and spooky history. Gordon made a group of strangers all feel welcome and included by addressing each of us by name (we weren't wearing name tags) and inviting us to share our own paranormal stories at the end. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly. read more

We really enjoyed our tour with Gordon!!! He made it a personal experience and knew all of our names and created a very welcoming environment. We talked about the tour for the rest of our trip and learned a great mix of history, the paranormal, and how to get around the downtown area. I would totally do it again for the same spooky, yet comfortable and safe atmosphere! read more

The tour guide was very friendly however I have been to a few haunted walking tours around the country and this was my least favorite.. I wish the tour guide would have been dressed up in a cool colonial get up because it makes the whole experience a little more fun. Otherwise it is cool to walk around down town and hear of the history and myths. read more

The Wicked Walking Tour was one of the most entertaining and dramatic experiences in Portland. Our guide, Gordon, was not only hilarious and knowledgeable, but he took the time to learn everyone's names (~20 person group) and incorporate everyone into the experience. Having an engaging and entertaining guide made the experience that much more enjoyable. Highly, highly, highly recommend to anyone that is considering it! read more

I took my 12 year old son on this tour hoping it would be fun and not too scary. Gordon made the tour very family friendly and appropriate for all ages, and even threw in a little fun history along the way. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants a fun and informative way to learn about the Old Port area of Portland. read more

Gordon the tour guide was entertaining, knowledgeable, and passionate about his work. I don't know what I was expecting as a first time ghost tour participant, but I found this tour interesting. There was lots of history about Portland and some good ghost stories to be told. I guess I was expecting to see or experience something spooky, which can't always happen. Still won't go down to the wharf alone at night though!! read more

My boyfriend and I went on the Wicked Walking Tour with Gordon. Gordon was an amazing tour guide! He quickly remembered everyone's names (a group of 20+ people) and wove them into his storytelling. Gordon is very entertaining and is enthusiastic about what he does. We had such a fun time and learned so much about the spooky legends and history of Portland. I highly recommend it! read more

This tour was great! Gordon is very talented and kept the tour funny and entertaining while also providing a lot of information in various hauntings that have been reported around Portland. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area!! read more

The tour was very enjoyable and got to learn the ghost history of Portland. Gordon was good and funny. He had a nack to know eveyone names.

My daughter, son-in-law and I had a blast on this tour! It was a wonderful walking tour of haunted Portland, Maine. Our host, Gordon, was very personable and knowledgable about Portland's history. He's also very funny and had a way of telling a story that had us laughing. I'd definitely recommend taking this tour! Thanks, Gordon! read more

A friend and I had a blast on the tour! Gordon was so entertaining, and the history and stories he shared were very interesting. We are so glad we heard about it and got tickets before it sold out. Would highly recommend! read more

What a fun evening! A tad expensive but very enjoyable. Go for the experience and enjoy Gordon's stories and humor, but don't expect anything lavish or truly scary. I'd recommend for a fun experience! read more

My husband and I had a great time on Gordon's wicked walking tour. He tells great stories and has an interesting way of telling them that will make you laugh. He also has an amazing memory. This walking tour is a really great way to learn a little more about Portland's past. The ghost stories are not scary because the ghosts here do not seem to be malicious (compared to ghosts in say Santa Fe, New Orleans, or other cities with allegedly high paranormal activity). read more

Did the Tour with the family and was very happy. Gorden is an excellent tour guide and amazing with his ability to remember names. His stories had a lot of history and his delivery was spot on. Very entertaining and not scary at all. Thanks for a great tour! read more

My boyfriend and I had planned a trip to Portland, Maine for his birthday. We decided to go with a relaxed trip instead of planning too much. The night before we left I looked up things to do and I saw Wicked Walking Tours. A combination of ghost stories and history? Sign me up! The tour was easy to find and well priced. From the beginning we were impressed by the guide, Gordon's, memory of names of everyone on the tour. He was animated and made the stories he told come to life. We had fun while learning about the history of the wonderful city. I would highly recommend Wicked Walking Tours for anyone looking for something fun and inexpensive in the great city of Portland read more

My friend bought some tickets and I had no idea what to expect other than an informative walk around Old Port. I was surprised at how fun and entertaining the experience was. Our tour guide, Gordon, was chock full of stories I had never heard although I live in the area. His delivery was engaging, entertaining, and fun! The walk was easy but, recommend dressing warmly since the full tour is spent outside and is by the pier with the ocean breeze. Nothing really creepy or scary (unless maybe you're a clairvoyant). A fun way to spend the evening after some dinner with friends! read more

I had a ghost crazy teenager visiting from out of state, so we booked this tour for her last few days in town. She loved it, and so did I! Our guide Gordon was outgoing, fun, and extremely knowledgeable about both the history of Portland and its hauntings. While we didn't have any personal haunting experiences on the tour, there was plenty of talk of places to investigate at a later date. I would definitely recommend it for anyone local or visiting Maine! read more

We enjoyed this ghost tour with a sense of humor. Gordon did a great job and shared some great stories and more than a few laughs.