Boston Ghosts & Gravestones

Dare to Begin the Ride

Ride the eerie trolley and set off on a discovery of Boston's darkest secrets and tales of lost souls that still roam the city streets. Join your 17th-century grave digger host on the trip to some ghostly sites as they tell you sinister stories about the hauntings. Find out about the ghastly murders committed by the Boston Strangler and see the spot where his last victim took her final breath.

Visit 2 of Boston’s Oldest Cemeteries

The trolley, winding through the roads of Boston, will lead you to 2 of the 3 oldest cemeteries in the city that are about 400 years old. The King’s Chapel Burying Ground is the oldest of the three cemeteries, where you can visit the allegedly haunted King’s Chapel’s Strangers Tomb. Visit Copp's Hill Burying Ground in the North End, where lies the grave of Cotton Mather, a man noted for his involvement in the Salem Witch Trials. At the Granary Burial Ground, find the graves of Ben franklin’s family members and Sons of Liberty member Paul Revere.

A Haunted Hotel Straight Out of a Horror Movie

The Omni Parker House Hotel, Boston’s most haunted hotel, is surrounded by stories about eerie occurrences and apparitions. Rumors of disappearing orbs of light, sounds of a rocking chair, and an elevator stopping randomly at the 3rd-floor shroud this hotel in mystery and horror.

Boston Ghosts & Gravestones

Dive into the spectral tales of Boston's haunted past as you traverse through its darkest corners, visiting historic sites that whisper secrets of centuries gone by. Discover the eerie legend of the Boston Strangler recounted by a 17th-century gravedigger in period attire, your guide for the night, and unravel the chilling stories behind some of America’s oldest cemeteries. With a focus on the macabre yet fascinating history of Boston's hidden past, this tour weaves tales of mystery and intrigue with a poetic touch that adds depth to the experience, offering memorable encounters while understanding that not all spirits are willing to reveal themselves.

Explore King’s Chapel Burying Ground's Strangers Tomb

Visit King’s Chapel Burying Ground during the tour's highlight segment where you will delve into the haunting of the Strangers Tomb, an edifice shrouded in mystery and legend. Constructed in 1688, this burial site holds more than just bones; it houses tales of unexplained phenomena that have captivated visitors for centuries. The tomb itself is a testament to the craftsmanship of its era, standing as a silent sentinel over those interred within its walls. As you wander among these ancient stones, listen closely to the stories told by your guide about the restless souls said to inhabit this sacred ground.

Discover Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and Granary Burying Ground

Experience Copp’s Hill Burying Ground as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring two of Boston's oldest cemeteries, each with its own ghostly secrets waiting to be uncovered. Nestled on a hill overlooking the harbor, these grounds are not only historical landmarks but also portals to another realm where spirits linger and whispers echo through the ages. The Granary Burying Ground, adjacent yet distinct, is home to some of America's most notable figures interred alongside ordinary citizens, creating an aura of reverence and mystery that envelops those who dare tread its sacred earth.

Access Boston’s Most Haunted Hotel: The Omni Parker House

Explore Boston’s most haunted hotel during your tour, where the Omni Parker House shelters unworldly permanent residents. Established in 1855 and frequented by luminaries like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this grand dame of hotels has witnessed more than a century of history unfold within its walls. Legend tells that spirits from various eras haunt the hotel's corridors, rooms, and common areas, each with their own tales to share. As you wander through these hallowed halls, prepare to encounter the spectral inhabitants who refuse to leave this earthly plane.

Tour Highlights

• Embark on a spectral journey exploring Boston’s most haunted landmarks
• Unearth gruesome legends recounted by 17th-century gravediggers
• Discover two of the three oldest cemeteries in Boston, each with its own ghostly secrets
• Wander through King’s Chapel Burying Ground and uncover the legend behind the Strangers Tomb
• Visit Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and Granary Burying Ground to learn about notable figures interred there
• Dare to enter The Omni Parker House, Boston's most haunted hotel with unworldly permanent residents

Crafted for explorers of the supernatural, devotees of history, and seekers of mystery, this spectral journey through Boston’s haunted past delivers an atmospheric adventure that weaves tales of darkness and intrigue, offering memorable encounters to forge a bond with the city's restless spirits while understanding that some mysteries remain forever enshrouded in shadow.