Events

Ghost tour haunts Atlantic City boardwalk with tales from casinos to legends

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Atlantic City Ghosts is leading its “Aces to Ashes” boardwalk tour at 8 p.m., blending site histories with long-circulating ghost lore along the shoreline.
The route begins at 2201 Boardwalk and moves past casinos, hotels, and landmarks where guests hear accounts tied to reported sightings and historic events.
Organizers describe the experience as family-friendly and wheelchair accessible, with stories adjusted for mixed-age groups.


Key Points

  • Start point is 2201 Boardwalk; nightly tour time listed at 8 p.m.
  • Tickets: adults $26, children under 13 $17, children under 6 free
  • Fall schedule posted for October and November; September dates by email inquiry

The itinerary references local fixtures and episodes drawn from Atlantic City’s past, including long-told stories of the Jersey Devil and a “Lady in White” linked to the Flanders Hotel.

Route highlights

Stops and story sites include Caesars, Wild Wild West Casino, Bally’s, Resorts, and Hard Rock Casino, formerly Trump Taj Mahal.
Narratives also touch on figures associated with the boardwalk’s history, with guides presenting accounts that invoke names such as Thomas Edison and Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the city’s wider tapestry of tragedies and turnarounds.
Guests walk the open promenade while guides frame each location with context about bankruptcies, fires, and unsolved incidents often cited in seasonal folklore.
The company positions the tour as a way to experience the boardwalk after dark while hearing why certain spots inspire reports of strange sounds, silhouettes, and cold drafts.
Photography is permitted along public areas, and groups move as a single tour to keep timing and narration consistent.

Ticketing and schedule

Admission is posted at $26 for adults, $17 for children under 13, and free for children under 6.
Payment methods include credit and debit cards, with booking handled online through the operator’s site.
The listing shows October and November open dates; September availability is noted by email for select nights.
The organizer notes one standard departure at 8 p.m., with guests advised to verify the chosen night’s status before arrival.
The event page indicates it was last updated in September and recommends confirming dates on the haunt website.

Access and policies

The tour is categorized as a paranormal event and ghost walk, with an all-ages designation.
Wheelchair access is listed, and the boardwalk surface supports strollers and mobility devices.
Groups meet at the boardwalk address before moving to the first narration point, with guides maintaining a steady pace between stops.
Nearby seasonal attractions include corn mazes, fall festivals, and additional haunts within driving distance for those planning multi-stop outings.
Parking and public restrooms are available in the boardwalk district; guests are encouraged to arrive early to locate their guide at the starting point.