Haunted Boston Walking Tour

Where history and horror walk hand in hand

$34 per adult

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  • Local experts
    Personal stories and insider travel tips
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$34 per adult

$34 per adult

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  • Local experts
    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated
    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking
    Flexible scheduling and refunds

Highlights

  • Journey through the turbulent past of the city that fomented America’s revolution.
  • Visit the graveyards of departed souls who may still walk the grounds.
  • See the stately Italian Renaissance Revival Boston Athenaeum, haunted by a ghostly minister.
  • Feel the chills at the site of the Boston Massacre by the Old State House.
  • Uncover the truth about the White Witch at the Mary Dyer statue.

What you'll do

Once the sun sets on Boston’s Back Bay, you’ll walk with the ghosts of America’s hidden past as we pass by burial grounds, famous landmarks, and more.

If you love murder, history, and the paranormal, this is the tour ...

Once the sun sets on Boston’s Back Bay, you’ll walk with the ghosts of America’s hidden past as we pass by burial grounds, famous landmarks, and more.

If you love murder, history, and the paranormal, this is the tour for you! Our Boston walking tour is led by expert guides with a passion for this city’s legacy.

You’ll hear about the Hanging Tree of Boston Common, one of the most haunted hotels in America, the second life of Crispus Attucks, and much more.

Whether you’re visiting Boston for the first time or have lived here your whole life, this tour’s frightful tales are sure to offer spooky fun and just the right amount of chills. Join us as we uncover some of Boston’s darkest secrets.

Itinerary

  • Boston Common

    Home to the “hanging tree,” where early executions took place

  • Massachusetts State House

    Site of martyr Mary Dyer’s statue

  • Boston Athenaeum

    Where Nathaniel Hawthorne first saw a reverend ghost

  • Omni Parker House

    The most haunted building in Boston

  • King’s Chapel Burying Ground

    Oldest cemetery in Boston

  • Old State House

    Near the site of the Boston Massacre

  • Granary Burial Ground

    Final resting place for three signers of the Declaration of Independence

Plan your trip

Tour ending point

This tour ends near the Old State House.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Reviews

Very cool experience which leans on history of Boston. I appreciate connecting it together with real locations and events. Recommend it.

— Alexander
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Great ghost tour
Our guide, Amber, was super good at telling the stories! She was passionate about the stories she was telling.

Shyanne

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Haunted Boston
Ben was such a good tour guide — especially for not being a native Bostonian. He had so much knowledge. He told wonderful stories.

Julie

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial. It’s near the corner of Beacon Street and Park Street.

FAQs

How much walking is there?

This tour covers 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace.

What is the rescheduling policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.

When should I get there?

Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.

Are gratuities included?

Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.