Embark on a spine-chilling self-guided tour of Boston’s haunted past. Explore ghostly sites, hear their eerie stories, and experience the city’s haunted streets at your own pace.
- Boston Athenaeum - The tour begins here, where you’ll learn about the ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne encountered and the world’s most terrifying book. Note: we do not enter the building.
- Omni Parker House - If accessible, you can step inside the Omni Parker Hotel to see the Charles Dickens mirror and search for the ghost of Tiny Tim.
- Granary Burying Ground - We’ll pause at the Granary Burial Ground to discuss its revolutionary ghost.
- The Great Elm - The tour includes a stop at the Great Elm, also known as the hanging tree, to hear the tale of the last witch executed in Boston.
- Central Burying Ground - This site, known for mass burials and the resting place of the poor and unknown, is where we’ll hear stories of resurrection men, ghosts, and a lingering little girl.
- Subway - We’ll venture underground to seek out the ghosts of Red Coats that haunt the subway.
- Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College - The tour concludes at the Cutler Majestic, one of the most haunted theaters in the USA. Note: we do not enter.
- GPS-guided walking tour
This is a smartphone-guided, on-demand ghostly walking tour in Boston.
Start at 10 1/2 Beacon Street, hit play, and stash your phone away. From that point, you’re directed turn-by-turn through Boston’s spooky streets.
For the best experience, use headphones. Speakers can work, but they’re not the top choice.
Why is this tour unique?
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In under 45 minutes, you’ll encounter over 8 chilling locations and learn their eerie histories.-
-This tour is available on demand, enabling you to venture at your own desired pace via the WalknTours app. - Provides excellent value for your money.
What sights will you encounter?
Encounter New England’s most haunted hotel, the old hanging tree where Boston’s last witch was executed, a ghost-ridden subway, 2 haunted burial grounds, Nathaniel Hawthornes previous haunt, a haunted theater, and more.
IMPORTANT: Many of these locations have specific visiting hours. This includes the Granary burial ground and Central Burial ground. Many hotels and theaters are currently closed or have reduced access due to COVID. This tour does not enter these establishments, only exterior viewing is involved.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
