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Good tour
The witch parts were my favorite. Glad I took the tour. Shared with my family. My Only problem was that the tour locked up in the Boston commons and I had to get it back for like 20 minutes
The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 30 min–45 min
- Price from
- $5 / person
- Rating
- 3.5 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- 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.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
We will stop at the Granary Burial Ground and hear about it's revolutionary ghost.
The tour stops at the great elm, also known as the hanging tree, and hears the story of the last witch hung in Boston.
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.
We will go underground and search for the ghosts of the Red Coats that haunt the underground.
The tour ends at one of the most haunted theaters in the USA, the Cutler Majestic. We do not enter.
Highlights
GPS guided walking tour
What's included
Included
GPS guided walking tour
Traveller Ratings
3.5
4 reviews
Important Information
- 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
How long does The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour take?
The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour lasts about 30 min–45 min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $5 per person for this Boston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 4 verified reviews; it is run by WalknTours. Most-mentioned highlights: GPS guided walking tour.
Reviews(4)
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Chilly but good
We had a good time and learned a lot about Boston's secret history. I would recommend this tour company.
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Boston’s dark past!!
This tour went better than expected! I was impressed with the details about boston’s dark history. As a Bostonian, I appreciated the stories behind some of boston’s biggest landmarks.
Operator response
Thanks for the great review! We love sharing Boston's history and stories, and glad you enjoyed it! We plan to have more haunted tours next year in the North End.
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Very disappointed
I wish I would have know I didn't need to purchase 3 tickets. We only needed one phone because it was just me & my 2 kids. Waste of money. I just assumed it would be more interactive. Going at night everything is locked up so you can't get the real experience. Not what I was expecting at all.
Operator response
Hi Audrey, I’m sorry the tour was not what you expected and thank you so much for the feedback. Our tours are on demand, smart phone self guided experiences. And unfortunately some of the stops, like the burial grounds, are run by the National Parks or city and have opening hours. For the best experience we suggest everyone uses earbuds on their own phone, but you can certainly use a speaker on one phone for a group to hear. Some of the stops on the tour are public, like the parks, but some are private hotels with certain opening hours, as you noted. I'm sorry this is not what you expected. I have given. you a full refund. Thank you for your feedback, we are a new and small operator and your feedback is helpful for us to create improved experiences in the future.
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