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The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour

4 Reviews 3.50 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Boston, USA

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Overview

This an on demand, smart phone guided haunted walking tour in Boston.

Go to 10 1/2 Beacon Street, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the haunted streets of Boston.

This is best experienced using headphones. Speakers can be used but not recommended.

What makes this tour special?
- You will see over 8 ghostly sites and hear their stories in less than 45 minutes.-
-It's on demand, go anytime, at your own pace, all on the WalknTours app.
- Great bang for your buck.

What will you see?
The most haunted hotel in New England, The old hanging tree where the last witch of Boston was hung, haunted subway, 2 haunted burial grounds, Nathaniel Hawthornes old haunt, the haunted theater and more.

NOTE: Many of these sites have opening hours. This includes the Granary burial ground and Central Burial ground. Hotels and theaters are closed or limited because of COVID. This tour does not go inside these places, only outside.

What's Included

  • GPS guided walking tour

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02108, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116, USA

    The tour ends at one of the most haunted theaters in America, the Cutler Majestic Theater on Tremont street.

    What To Expect

    Boston Athenaeum

    The tour starts here and you'll hear the story of the ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met. You'll also hear about the scariest book in the world. We do not go inside.
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    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Omni Parker House

    If it's open, you can walk into the Omni Parker Hotel and see the Charles Dickens mirror while looking for the ghost of Tiny Tim.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Granary Burying Ground (Pass By)

    We will stop at the Granary Burial Ground and hear about it's revolutionary ghost.
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    The Great Elm

    The tour stops at the great elm, also known as the hanging tree, and hears the story of the last witch hung in Boston.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Central Burying Ground (Pass By)

    The site of mass burials and the burial ground of the pour and unknown. We will hear the story of resurrection men, ghosts and a little girl that sticks around.
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    Subway

    We will go underground and search for the ghosts of the Red Coats that haunt the underground.
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    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College

    The tour ends at one of the most haunted theaters in the USA, the Cutler Majestic. We do not enter.
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    1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Ghosts of Boston’s Past Haunted Self-guided Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-222222P8

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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