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2 hours
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Downtown’s Old Haunts is a journey into Newfoundland’s Creepy Culture, exploring the history, superstitions, tragedies, and strange experiences that linger to weave frights and folklore through some of the oldest streets in North America.
Meet us at historic Erin’s Pub early to grab a drink and check-in. We’ll make two more pub stops along the way before ending the night at the Newfoundland Embassy, where amazing local music awaits you.
PLEASE NOTE: this tour is in St. John's, Newfoundland NOT Saint John, New Brunswick.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
St. John's
We'll explore some of the oldest streets in North America.
Entrance fee
The cost of drinks is not included in the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
835katharinah,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolutely fantastic experience. The stories were informed, authentic, genuinely creepy but never exploitative or sensationalized. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to learn about the city and island in a new way or just looking for a fun evening and great stories.
Kmaglovsky,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Mike was truly wonderful - not only was the tour informative and fun but you could 100% feel the passion Mike has for all things creepy, strange and unusual. He made my husband and I feel extremely welcome, and there is so much dark history to enjoy. All the pubs were great as well!

rebeccagJ1346VM,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Even as a local, this tour was so fun! Mike’s so incredibly knowledgable about the history of the city, and I learned a bunch while popping between favourite local haunts (pun intended). Totally worth doing whether you’re visiting or a townie yourself!


Y7668AOjoshuag,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really fun way to see a different side of downtown St. John’s! In addition to local legends, Mike also shared firsthand experiences from his own ghost hunts in historic properties. A great mix of history and humour, with plenty of time to meet new friends at each pub stop.



joelnesbitt39,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really enjoyed the tour, lots of interesting horror stories and folklore about the city.
Operated by St. John's Walking Tours