Lunenburg Walking Tours, Lunenburg

During a short visit to Lunenburg in October, I had the pleasure of taking two tours with Lunenburg Walking Tours. I arrived in the evening, and wanted to make the most of my time so I was thrilled to see that they offer a ghost tour of the town. Paula was our guide - and I was tickled to be guided by a fellow Brit who'd settled in Lunenburg! - and she was delightful - funny, kind and knowledgeable, happy to answer everyone's questions. The tour is a good mix of local history and spooky local legends, brought alive by the guide, the dark, and the stunning buildings. Giving guests a lantern to carry with them is a lovely touch and adds to the atmosphere. I enjoyed the evening very much and would advise that although it seems you'll be walking uphill, there are lots of breaks, and it's not strenuous at all. It was especially lovely to go into the famous church at night. The next morning, I took the Essential Lunenburg tour with Alison who was equally delightful! She is very engaging and knowledgeable, and there were plenty of funny anecdotes throughout the tour. She demonstrated a clear love for the beautiful historical buildings in the town and the history behind them. The walk followed a downhill route to the harbour, taking lots of stops along the way. If you're in Lunenburg for a short time, I strongly recommend this tour company. They are very friendly, knowledgeable people with a lot of love for their town and it's infectious. They helped me maximise the small amount of time I had to experience Lunenburg.

After doing some research of what to do in Lunenburg, we came across a haunted ghost walking tour. Paula was our guide and she was knowledgeable about the folklore tales, enthusiastic, and encouraged asking questions. The pacing between walking and story telling was perfectly balanced. I would recommend this tour for the history lesson and looking for a good thrill!