Ghost tour trolley with costumed guides in front of historic building, Boston Ghosts & Gravestones.
Audience listening to a storyteller in a dimly lit room on the Boston Ghosts & Gravestones tour.
Trolley tour on cobblestone street during Boston Ghosts & Gravestones experience.
Tour group on Boston Ghosts & Gravestones trolley with costumed guides.
Guide in costume leading a group on the Boston Ghosts & Gravestones tour indoors.
Tour group in historical costumes with lanterns beside Boston Ghosts & Gravestones trolley at night.
Boston Ghosts & Gravestones tour trolley at night near a historic museum entrance.

Boston Ghosts & Gravestones

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Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)

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Explore Boston's shadowy past with the Ghosts & Gravestones tour in this guided adventure through one of America’s historic cities. Journey on an eerie trolley ride as you uncover chilling tales and haunting secrets, including stories from a 17th-century grave digger about lost souls that linger in the streets. The experience includes visits to two of Boston's oldest cemeteries, where dark histories such as those involving the infamous Boston Strangler unfold.

Explore some of Boston's most haunting landmarks and locations with this guided trolley tour that delves into the city’s darkest corners.

Hear tales from a gravedigger dating back to the 17th century as your guide unveils the gruesome legend of the Boston Strangler during this night tour.

Discover legends at two out of three cemeteries in Boston, each over 400 years old and steeped in history.

Explore King’s Chapel Burying Ground and uncover stories about its infamous Strangers Tomb on a haunting journey through one of the city's oldest burial sites.

Take a visit to both Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and Granary Burying Ground, two historic cemeteries that hold centuries-old secrets in Boston.

Experience The Omni Parker House, known as Boston’s most haunted hotel, where guests report sightings of spectral residents.

Guided trolley ride around Boston's historic sites.

Tour of the iconic Omni Parker House Hotel in North End.

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Ghost tour trolley with costumed guides in front of historic building, Boston Ghosts & Gravestones.

Ghost tour trolley with costumed guides in front of historic building, Boston Ghosts & Gravestones.

Dare to Begin the Ride: Start your journey with Boston Ghosts & Gravestones by riding an eerie trolley through the city. Your guide, a 17th-century grave digger, will lead you past haunting sites and share chilling tales of hauntings that linger in Boston streets.

You'll hear sinister stories about infamous figures like the Boston Strangler and visit locations tied to his ghastly deeds, including where he claimed his last victim's life. The trolley tour is an exciting way to explore these dark narratives woven into the city’s history.

Explore 2 of Boston’s Oldest Cemeteries

The journey continues with a visit to two of Boston’s oldest cemeteries, each featuring over 400 years of history. The King's Chapel Burying Ground is one such site where you can explore the infamous Strangers Tomb, known for its ghostly lore.

  • Next stop: Copp's Hill Burying Ground in Boston’s North End. Here lies Cotton Mather, a key figure from the Salem Witch Trials era.

A Haunted Hotel Straight Out of a Horror Movie

The Omni Parker House Hotel is renowned as one of Boston's most haunted locations. It draws intrigue with tales of mysterious lights vanishing and eerie sounds like rocking chairs, along with an elevator that reportedly halts mysteriously on the third floor.

Audience listening to a storyteller in a dimly lit room on the Boston Ghosts & Gravestones tour.

Audience listening to a storyteller in a dimly lit room on the Boston Ghosts & Gravestones tour.

Trolley tour on cobblestone street during Boston Ghosts & Gravestones experience.

Trolley tour on cobblestone street during Boston Ghosts & Gravestones experience.

Tour group on Boston Ghosts & Gravestones trolley with costumed guides.

Tour group on Boston Ghosts & Gravestones trolley with costumed guides.

This tour is designed for visitors who are at least 13 years old. Please note that it's not suitable for children under the age of 6. Additionally, ADA service animals can join with a prior notice given 24 hours in advance.

Timings

    The schedule runs from Thursday to Sunday, available hourly starting at 6pm and ending at 9pm.

    Guide in costume leading a group on the Boston Ghosts & Gravestones tour indoors.

    Guide in costume leading a group on the Boston Ghosts & Gravestones tour indoors.

    Tour group in historical costumes with lanterns beside Boston Ghosts & Gravestones trolley at night.

    Tour group in historical costumes with lanterns beside Boston Ghosts & Gravestones trolley at night.

    Book your tour at least a day in advance if visiting during peak times to ensure availability for preferred time slots (6pm, 7pm, 8pm, or 9pm).

    If you have service animals that require ADA accommodation, notify the organizers with 24-hours' notice.

    Plan your visit on Thursday through Sunday as these are the only days tours run at specified evening times (6pm to 9pm).

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    FAQs

    You will visit some of Boston’s most haunted spots including King’s Chapel Burying Ground and Granary Burying Ground among others as part of your ghostly adventure.
    You will hear tales related to the gruesome legend of the Boston Strangler, shared by your guide throughout the journey.
    Yes, you will have an opportunity to stop by Omni Parker House Hotel during the guided trolley tour.
    Your guide will be a host dressed as a 17th-century gravedigger who shares stories about the hauntings and legends of Boston's dark history.
    Children below the age of 13 are not suitable for this tour. Additionally, it is not accessible to those under 6 years old.
    Gratuities are not included; they should be given at your discretion based on service received during the tour.
    The tour allows ADA service animals with a requirement that advance notice be given at least 24 hours before the tour date.
    During the tour, you'll explore King’s Chapel Burying Ground and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, two of Boston's oldest cemeteries that are almost 400 years old.
    The journey takes place on a spooky trolley that navigates through Boston's streets and cemeteries, offering an eerie exploration experience.
    The Boston Ghosts & Gravestones tour operates from Thursday to Sunday at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm.

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