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Come along on this adults-only tour of some of the locations connected to Boston's criminal past. On this true crime tour of Boston, we will explore everything from serial killers to the Boston Marathon Bombing to tragic family disputes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your tour guide in front of the George Washington statue in Boston Public Garden. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
The tour ends at the Mary Dyer statue near the Massachusetts State House.
Itinerary
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1
The Ether monument in Boston Public Garden tells the tale of the first female serial killer.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Learn about the terror of the days and weeks surrounding the Boston Marathon Bombing and the bravery that it inspired.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Discover the horrifying tale of the notorious Craiglist Killer at one of his haunts.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Learn about the occasionally macabre history of grave robbing. In the 18th and 19th centuries, cemeteries were frequently raided for less sinister purposes. The truth will be revealed at this graveyard.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Learn about the Hitchhiker Killer, a 1970s serial killer who terrorized Boston for 8 months.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The Parkman family, who have an amazing tale of debt and death, inspired the naming of this bandstand.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Investigate this location, the scene of a suicide attempt that was the result of intrigue, forgeries, and family strife.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
View the structure where Charles Ponzi started the fraud that eventually bore his name.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
The youngest serial killer in American history was tried in this courthouse.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Massachusetts State House
Explore the tragic tale of the woman who, along with three other women, was put to death for violating unfair anti-Quaker laws at the Mary Dyer statue.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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