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

3.5
(4 reviews)

30 to 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the front door of the Boston Athenaeum at 10 1/2 Beacon Street. Here you will hear the story of a ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met and wrote about.

End point

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

Itinerary

Duration: 30 to 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    3 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    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.

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The tour stops at the great elm, also known as the hanging tree, and hears the story of the last witch hung in Boston.

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will go underground and search for the ghosts of the Red Coats that haunt the underground.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The tour ends at one of the most haunted theaters in the USA, the Cutler Majestic. We do not enter.

    1 minute Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
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Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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