Falmouth Ghost Tour

A fun and spooky pirate themed tour that uncovers some of the darker stories that have unfolded across the historic town of Falmouth. ​

Picture of Pirate Ghost tour guide

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Date

2pm - 3:10pm

Time

Prince of Wales Pier

Location

About the event

Step into the shadows of Cornwall’s most intriguing harbour town with the Falmouth Uncovered Ghost Tour. Join your guide for a spine-tingling journey through centuries of dark history, chilling legends, and restless spirits that still linger in the old streets of Falmouth.

From haunted pubs and ancient alleyways to true tales of smugglers, pirates, and murder, this immersive walking tour blends gripping storytelling with historical fact. Discover the sinister secrets hidden behind the town’s charming façade, and uncover the eerie events that time tried to forget.

Whether you're a history lover, a fan of the supernatural, or just after an unforgettable experience, the Falmouth Uncovered Ghost Tour offers a unique glimpse into the town’s haunted past. Dare to walk with us… if you’re brave enough.

ACCESSIBILITY

Falmouth Uncovered walking tours do require a certain degree of mobility and fitness, but we want to do everything we can to ensure that everyone can come along.
The information provided is intended to help you anticipate the challenges involved in the usual tour routes. If you still have concerns, we can organise alternate routes for any public tours. For example, on the history tour we can avoid the staircase by using different streets. Just us let us know beforehand.

Details about the tour: 

A reasonably steep hill (High Street - 275yds)
There is no seating on the route, but there are walls to lean upon.
Most of the tour route follows along quiet streets, but there will be vehicles passing by the tour at times.
Voice amplification is used to ensure the tour is audible.

What is the key accessibility information?

Potential Triggers:

  • Crowds
  • steps and hills along the route 
  • public toilets available along the route 
  • If you have an issue please speak with the tour guide

Who is running the event?

This event is being run by Will from Falmouth Uncovered.

If you need a buddy to support you with arriving at the event, please email The SU on info@thesu.org.uk and we will work out what we can arrange to help. This might be someone meeting you before the event start time or simply talking you through more details of what to expect. We want to help you access our events so let us know what you need.

Where is the event taking place?

The event is taking place at Prince of Wales Pier (What 3 words ///outfit.groom.blunt) which is in the centre of Falmouth Town Centre 

What should I expect?

The event is a 70 minute ghost themed tour of Falmouth town centre, a great opportunity to learn about the history and geography of the town in a fun and interactive way. 

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