Underground Boston Ghost Tours: Gravestones & Gunpowder

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Uncover the Paranormal on a Boston Ghost Tour. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us for a spine-tingling adventure through Boston's historic district on our captivating walking ghost tour. Led by an expert local guide, this tour intertwines history and hauntings, offering an entertaining and informative journey. As you stroll along cobblestone streets, you'll visit haunted locations filled with chilling tales and ghostly legends, bringing Boston’s haunted history to life.

Delve into the city’s tumultuous past, where treason and war ignited revolution. Uncover shocking stories at sites like the Old Granary Burial Ground and the Omni Parker House, where tormented souls and restless spirits linger. Each stop reveals a piece of Boston's dark history, making you question the very ground you walk upon.

This mile-long walking tour takes you to Boston's most haunted sites, including Boston Common and the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. As you listen to eerie accounts of the past. Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, mystery, and the thrill of the unknown.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Boston Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Documented accounts of historic hauntings
Included: Professional and Courteous Guides
Included: Intensely researched true stories of history

Not included

Not included: Food/Drink
Not included: Motorized Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Start the tour at one of Boston's oldest hotels, the Omni Parker House is steeped in haunted history. Guests and staff have reported eerie encounters, including the lingering presence of the hotel's founder, Harvey Parker, who is said to roam the halls, ensuring his guests are well cared for—even from beyond the grave.
Stop 2

Passing by

This historic cemetery is the final resting place of many famous figures from the American Revolution. Among the ancient tombstones, visitors have reported strange orbs, shadowy figures, and the unsettling feeling of being watched, as the spirits of the past seem to linger in this sacred ground.
Boston Common

Passing by

As America's oldest public park, Boston Common has a dark past that includes public hangings and duels. The ghostly apparitions of those executed here are said to wander the grounds at night, with sightings of misty figures and disembodied voices adding to the park's eerie atmosphere.
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul

Passing by

This historic church has been a site of worship since the early 1800s, but it's also known for its spectral visitors. Mysterious sounds and shadowy figures have been reported, with some believing the spirits of former parishioners remain, drawn back to the church in death.
Massachusetts State House

Passing by

Overlooking Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House has a haunted reputation tied to its Revolutionary War history. Some say the spirits of soldiers and politicians roam the halls, with ghostly footsteps and unexplained cold spots felt by those who work late into the night.
Boston Athenaeum

Passing by

This historic library is home to more than just rare books. Visitors have reported seeing ghostly figures among the stacks and feeling an unshakable sense of being watched, particularly near the portrait of George Washington, which is rumored to be haunted by a former librarian.
John Adams Courthouse

Passing by

The John Adams Courthouse, steeped in legal history, is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of those who faced justice within its walls. Echoes of past trials and ghostly apparitions have been reported, with some visitors feeling an eerie presence in the courtrooms.
Stop 8

Passing by

King's Chapel is one of Boston's oldest churches, with a burial ground that dates back to 1630. The cemetery is said to be haunted by restless spirits, including a mysterious "Black Minister" who is occasionally seen wandering among the gravestones at dusk.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our guide will meet you across the street from the Dunkin' Donuts at the entrance to the Boston Commons near the Visitors Center. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

End point

Our guide will meet you across the street from the Dunkin' Donuts at the entrance to the Boston Commons near the Visitors Center. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.