Embark on a self-guided audio walking tour of Boston’s haunted sites. Explore dark graveyards, spooky sightings, and haunted houses in this historic city.
Embark on a self-guided audio walking tour of Boston’s haunted sites. Explore dark graveyards, spooky sightings, and haunted houses in this historic city.
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Old State House - The grand Old State House, constructed in 1713, is not haunted in the usual sense. Instead, it contains what some refer to as a cursed artifact: a figurehead that might have caused multiple shipwrecks.
Note: The tour spans over 2.5 miles, includes more than 40 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
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- Old State House - The grand Old State House, constructed in 1713, is not haunted in the usual sense. Instead, it contains what some refer to as a cursed artifact: a figurehead that might have caused multiple shipwrecks.
Note: The tour spans over 2.5 miles, includes more than 40 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Boston Massacre Site - A circle of granite markers identifies the Boston Massacre site. In 1770, five men were shot by British soldiers during a protest, becoming heroes of the American cause at a great cost. Some report hearing cries of pain from this spot late at night.
- Omni Parker House - Established in 1927, the Omni Parker House is considered Boston’s most haunted hotel. Various supernatural events have been recorded, from mirrors fogging up to ghostly figures at the end of guests’ beds. With its long history of unfortunate events, it’s no wonder every floor seems to have its own spirits.
- Boylston Street - The ghostly tour of Boston starts at Boylston Street Station, a seemingly ordinary landmark with a dark past. Workers discovered numerous bodies in unmarked graves while building the station, leading to a series of tragic and sometimes fatal incidents.
- Boston Athenaeum - Despite its beautiful exterior, the Boston Athenaeum hides some dark secrets. Among its collection is a book bound in human skin. The Athenaeum is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a Harvard librarian, seen by author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
- Samuel Adams Grave - Samuel Adams, one of the most famous residents of the Granary Burying Ground, is better known in Boston as a revolutionary hero and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- Boston Common - Boston Common may seem like a pleasant park, but it has a history of unsavory events. In the 1600s and 1700s, an old elm was used to hang convicts. Some say their spirits remain, including a woman who searches for lost children after dark.
- John Hancock’s Grave - John Hancock’s grave is the final resting place of this famous Declaration of Independence signer. Legend has it that Hancock was buried with expensive rings, attracting grave robbers. But did they actually disturb his body?
- Granary Burying Ground - Founded in 1660, the Granary Burying Ground is one of the city’s oldest cemeteries, holding the graves of famous revolutionaries and thousands of unmarked graves. In the 1800s, the graveyard was rearranged for aesthetics, but some believe this angered those without gravestones.
- King’s Chapel Burying Ground - Established in 1630, King’s Chapel Burying Ground is the city’s oldest graveyard. Local legends tell of a man buried alive here, and visitors sometimes hear him scratching at his coffin at night.
- Paul Revere’s Grave - Known for his “Midnight Ride,” Paul Revere’s grave is in the Granary Burying Ground. It’s said to be haunted, not by Revere, but by his friend Dr. Joseph Warren, who protects his longtime friend.
- Central Burying Ground - The Central Burying Ground is where unmarked bodies from Boylston Street Station were moved, and it’s also the resting place of Boston’s undesirable dead, like British soldiers. Visitors often feel a deep unease, as if something terrible is about to happen.
- James Otis’ Grave - James Otis, though not the most famous resident of the Granary Burying Ground, played a significant role in the creation of the United States. Known for the phrase “taxation without representation is tyranny,” his spirit is said to linger here.
- Pilot House Park - At the old Pilot House site, visitors claim the sailors who once relaxed here never left. Sounds of men playing cards, drinking, and laughing are heard even when no one is around.
- Old North Church & Historic Site - A key historical site, the Old North Church is where Paul Revere requested a lantern signal for the British approach: “One if by land, two if by sea.” It sits atop a crypt with restless spirits.
- Copp’s Hill Burying Ground - Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, the tour’s last stop, was for Boston’s everyday citizens. While ghost sightings are rare, visitors often feel uneasy for unexplained reasons. The tour ends here, but Boston offers more optional stops for continued exploration.
- Emerson Colonial Theater - The historic Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston’s oldest continuously operating theater, has hosted legendary Broadway premieres.
- USS Constitution Museum - Discover the USS Constitution Museum, where history comes alive with exhibits about “Old Ironsides” and her heroic naval legacy.
- Cocoanut Grove Lane - Remember the Cocoanut Grove, site of Boston’s tragic 1942 nightclub fire that led to significant advances in fire safety laws.
- Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston - The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston’s iconic luxury hotel, is renowned for its grand architecture and over a century of timeless elegance.
- South End South Burying Ground - Explore the South End Burying Ground, one of Boston’s oldest cemeteries, rich with history and stories from the city’s early days.
- The Eliot Hotel - Experience The Eliot Hotel, a historic boutique hotel in Boston’s Back Bay, celebrated for its timeless charm and elegant accommodations.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Explore Boston’s historic neighborhoods and discover the tales of restless spirits still lingering there—from the unfortunate victims of a gas explosion at Boylston Station who are said to burn eternally, to a ghostly woman in Boston Common who lures children into the shadows. Wander through eerie graveyards where bodies have been relocated, exhumed, or…
Explore Boston’s historic neighborhoods and discover the tales of restless spirits still lingering there—from the unfortunate victims of a gas explosion at Boylston Station who are said to burn eternally, to a ghostly woman in Boston Common who lures children into the shadows. Wander through eerie graveyards where bodies have been relocated, exhumed, or lost, and uncover the stories of their restless souls.
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio directions and route from the specified starting point.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.