Boston After Dark Walking Tour

5.0 (27 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Meet Boston, after dark. The real Boston. The Boston of terrifying serial killers, infamous gangsters, urban legends, bizarre industrial accidents, unsolved crimes, ghost stories, and other extraordinary tales. Led by a Boston local, this is Boston like you've never seen it.

Our tour is capped to 15 guests so you are part of a conversation, not a lecture!

This 90 minute/1.5 mile walking tour takes you through two of Boston's most notorious neighborhoods; the North End and the West End. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

This is not a kid-friendly tour. Children under 13 are not allowed, and parental discretion is advised for those 13 and up. This tour contains foul language, and discussions of death and violence. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are responsible for their own and their children's behavior.

This tour will run in light rain. We will cancel for unsafe or unpleasant weather conditions. Tour requires at least two guests to operate.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Wicked Good Boston Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided walking tour of Boston.

Not included

Not included: This is a walking tour, there is no transportation provided.
Not included: Gratuities are not included, though very welcome!

Itinerary

Government Center

15 min

The famous, or, infamous Scollay Square. Boston's original "red light district" and home to some of the wildest places and stories in Boston's history.
West End

30 min

Wander the streets of the historic West End of Boston and hear about tales of female serial killers, Boston's most famous gangster, and the harrowing tale of the murder of a pregnant woman that set racial tensions ablaze.
Brinks Job Building

5 min

A wild tale of the heist that at the time was considered the largest robbery in the history of the United States, and went unsolved for six years.
Great Molasses Flood Plaque

5 min

Site of one of the most bizarre industrial accidents in American history. Fact truly is stranger than fiction.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground

5 min

Well known as one of Boston's most haunted locations, you'll hear why, and all about who haunts this spooky, historic cemetery.
North End

30 min

Walk through the North End, home to Italian immigrants throughout Boston's history, and well known to be the place to get some of the best food you've ever had. Hear about the history of this unique neighborhood, including the brave women who lived here during World War 2, and the dangerous mobsters who roamed these streets.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet at the black awning in between the two striped awnings of the Bell In Hand. Your guide will be wearing either a Boston After Dark shirt/sweatshirt or a Wicked Good Boston Tours shirt/sweatshirt.

End point

Using your ticket

Please show us your confirmation email upon arrival.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. This is a walking tour that covers about 1.5 miles on occasionally uneven terrain (cobblestones, some hills, some stairs)