Strange Shadows: Uncanny Tales of Port Townsend - 2026

Step into the eerie side of Port Townsend on our newest walking tour, Strange Shadows. From ghostly encounters and unexplained disappearances to UFO sightings and peculiar tales from the sea, this tour delves into the town’s most unsettling stories. Your journey through downtown will explore unexplained mysteries, chilling local legends, and historical oddities, all culminating in a special interpretive tour of the historic jail spaces inside the 1892 City Hall building.Dare to walk with us?2026 Strange Shadows Dates (pre-registration required)Tues. Oct 27th @ 4:30PMWed. Oct 28th @ 11:30AMThurs. Oct 29th @ 4:30PMFri. Oct 30th @ 4:30PMSat. Oct 31st @ 11:30AMSun. Nov 1st @ 2PMMost or all tour dates will likely sell out; feel free to sign up for the waitlist!Tour Details0.75 miles - approx. 90 minutesFlat, ADA-accessible route, some public seating availableThe final 5 to 10 minutes of the tour take place in the historic jail’s exercise yard. This portion includes two small steps down, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches each, and a doorway with a clearance of about 31 inches. For tours ending at dusk, your guide will use a flashlight. If you have any questions or would like additional information, we’re happy to help.Limited to 12 participantsPricing$21 members | $28 non-members (Not sure of your status? Check your membership card or email [email protected])Walking tour tickets include same-day admission to the Museum of Art + History. If your tour takes place on a day when the museum is closed, you'll receive a guest pass for admission on the next day the museum is open (click here for museum hours).RegistrationThis tour sells out. Pre-registration required. A confirmation email will be sent via SimpleTix - check spam if not received.Content note:As part of the historical context of Port Townsend, this tour includes themes that some guardians may not feel is suitable for their children. It was written with adult audiences in mind, and younger children typically do not find the content or tour length especially engaging.Weather PlanOctober weather can be unpredictable, so we’re prepared to adapt:A. In dry conditions or light to moderate rain, the tour will proceed as planned.B. In heavier rain or high winds (25+ mph), we’ll move indoors for a cozy slideshow version of the tour at the Museum, followed by the jail portion as scheduled.Please note that tickets are non-refundable due to weather, but the full experience will be offered either way.Interested in booking a private tour for up to 12 people? Click here to learn more.Questions? Email [email protected]