- 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.
- 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.
- Granary Burying Ground - We will stop at the Granary Burial Ground and hear about it’s revolutionary ghost.
- Boston Common - The tour goes into the Boston common and will visit it’s many spirits of the night.
- 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.
- Central Burying Ground - 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.
- Subway - We will go underground and search for the ghosts of the Red Coats that haunt the underground.
- 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.
- 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.
