On our signature lantern-lit walk through the oldest streets of Cape May’s historic district, we'll uncover Cape May's hidden legacy of pirate lore, Victorian society scandals, Prohibition hijinks and more, while showing how the spirits of those who called Cape May home then still have a presence now . . . in more ways than one.
STEP INTO THE PAST
Based on extensive research through hundreds of historical documents, our flagship Ghost Capers tour finds the mystery in history as we take a walk on the spooky side of Cape May's past with stories about eight of its supernatural hotspots including the Southern Mansion, the Inn of Cape May, and the Hotel Macomber.
On our stroll through the most atmospheric avenues of historic Cape May, you'll hear tales of pale apparitions, bumps in the night, and inexplicable activity along with the history of each building featured and our exclusive theories about which of its former inhabitants may be the cause of the current hauntings.
OUR STORIES
• Features 8 exclusive stories, including the Southern Mansion, the Inn of Cape May, the Hotel Macomber, and the Chalfonte.
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• Covers 250 years of Cape May's history, from the 1600's through the 1920's.
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• Potentially sensitive topics include death by natural causes (including those of children), suggestions of possibly violent deaths (including self-inflicted), and the Civil War (including injury, imprisonment, and threat of execution). We aim to treat these subjects respectfully and without explicit detail.
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• All ages welcome, but best enjoyed by guests ages 12 & up.
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OUR ROUTE
• Our tours are entirely open-air and proceed rain or shine!
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• This tour loops through the oldest streets of Cape May's historic district and includes 8 stops.
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• Total time is approximately 1 hour, depending on guest pace.
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• Each tour includes 20 - 25 minutes of walking time, in stretches of 1 - 5 minutes at a time, and covers 1.2 miles.
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• Parts of our route may be dark with narrow or uneven pavement. We welcome flashlights and mobility aids, but our route may not be fully accessible due to Cape May's infrastructure.
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JOIN US
Tours meet directly in front of the Cape May Post Office at the corner of Washington Street and Franklin Street, marked on the map below.
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There is no designated parking or signage for our tour at the meeting place, but our guide will be waiting at the meeting spot from 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled tour start time, wearing a Ghost Capers ID badge and carrying a lantern.
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Nearby free shuttle stops, run by the City of Cape May, are also marked on the map below. Shuttles run from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM on all dates during our tour season. Free parking for the shuttle is available at the Cape May Elementary School at 921 Lafayette Street but is subject to availability.
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See "Know Before You Go" for more details on finding us, parking, and checking in, and other important information.
