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Ghost Tours

Boston offers rich material about haunted graveyards and ghostly events from its storied history. From the tragic story of lovers William and Mary Burton during the American Revolution who is said to be still appering on Long Island in Boston harbor. Or the the tale of ghostly underground people living below the docks in the North End.

There are many ghost and graveyard tours available in Boston, and you can choose one that matches your interests.

Here are a few notable options:

 

Ghost and Graveyard Tour 
This tour typically takes visitors through Boston's oldest graveyards, such as the Granary Burying Ground, where many famous figures from the American Revolution are buried. Guides share spooky stories and historical anecdotes.

Haunted Boston Ghost Tours 
Known for its storytelling, this tour covers haunted locations throughout Boston, including the Boston Common and Beacon Hill. Expect tales of haunted hotels, ghost sightings, and eerie historical events.

Ghosts and Gravestones Tour 
Operated by Old Town Trolley Tours, this evening tour combines history with ghost stories. It includes stops at sites like the Omni Parker House and the Granary Burying Ground.

Boston Night Tour 
Offered by various companies, this tour focuses on nighttime ghost stories and the mysteries of Boston's past. Locations often include haunted houses and sites associated with infamous events.

Salem Day Trip 
While not in Boston itself, many visitors interested in ghosts and history also take day trips to nearby Salem, famous for its witch trials and haunted history. Salem is about 30 minutes north of Boston by car or train. 

 

Ghost andf Graveyard Tours in Boston

Self-guided Ghost Tour from $15

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Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 2 hours On this self-guided walking tour, you'll get to explore Boston’s historic landmarks and learn about their grisly past. You'll start your adventure at Boylston Street Station, where you’ll learn about a deadly explosion that took place over 100 years ago. From there, you’ll venture into the Boston Common and disc ...
Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour from $28
Salem
•Wheelchair accessible •Best seller
Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Service animals welcome Real hauntings, real history! Salem has a history unlike any other city in the United States. This tour offers a unique way to learn about the 1692 Witch Trials while taking a guided walk through some of Salem's most storied and haunted sites. You’ll enjoy a combination of authe ...
Salem's Best Ghost Tour from $30
Salem
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Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Service animals welcome Salem Night Tour is 'The Witch City's' BEST nightly tour since 2006! A compelling experience, led by locals with a flair for the history and haunts of Salem. Are guides are expert story tellers and are never scripted! Join the 75-90 minute adventure as a local guide leads the wa ...
Ghosts of Boston Walking Ghost Tour from $30

•Wheelchair accessible •Best seller
Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Service animals welcome Ready to meet the spirits that shaped a nation? The Ghosts of Boston Tour is your ticket to a thrilling journey through haunted history—where Patriots and phantoms go hand-in-hand. We’ll wander past eerie cemeteries, haunted homes, and Revolutionary landmarks where the ghosts of ...
The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour from $30
Salem
•Wheelchair accessible •Best seller
Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Service animals welcome Ready to explore the haunted heart of Salem with the whole family? Join Ghost City Tours for a thrilling, ghost-filled journey through the city's most chilling stories and legendary locations! We’ve spent years digging up the real ghost stories, eerie folklore, and fascinating h ...
Underground Boston Ghost Tours: Gravestones & Gunpowder from $32

•Wheelchair accessible •Best seller
Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 1 hour Service animals welcome 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 visi ...
Salem's Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour from $33
Salem
•Wheelchair accessible •Best seller
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Service animals welcome Discover Salem's darkest secrets on our 90-minute Ghost Tour. Our expert guides will lead you to the spookiest spots in the heart of Salem, where the echoes of the past still linger. Discover the chilling tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem that have left their mark on this historic city for centuries. Visit historic landmarks like the Pickm ...
Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour from $36

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Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Service animals welcome Unearth the spooky history of Boston on this 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl. A costumed guide will lead you through historic streets and tell you tales from the haunted buildings along the way. During the tour, you will also stop at several Boston bars and pubs to enj ...
Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers from $36
Salem
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Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 1 hour Service animals welcome Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Salem's eerie streets with our gripping walking ghost tour! Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you’ll uncover chilling tales that resonate through Salem’s iconic historic sites. As you wander cobblestone paths, listen to spine-tingling stor ...
Requiem for Salem Adults-only Walking Ghost Tour from $37
Salem
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Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes This adults-only tour will take you on a walk through Salem to explore the city’s infamous history. You’ll learn about the 17th-century witch trials and possibly encounter the restless spirits of the area. You’ll walk through the former Red Light District and visit locations that some consider to be ha ...
Boston Ghost Tour from $47

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Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes On this guided tour, you will explore Boston’s centuries-old cemeteries and learn about city’s most infamous ghosts. Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll stroll through graveyards dating back nearly 400 years and learn why early Boston colonists feared being buried alive. A highlight of this tour is th ...
The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour from $5

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Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 30 minutes - 45 minutes 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 recom ...
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem from $8
Salem
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Free cancellation available Up to 24 hours before the start time Duration: 40 minutes - 50 minutes Service animals welcome This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the Ropes Mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem. 1 purchase works on 4 smartphones. Once you unlock the tour it d ...

 

 

Other Tours in Boston

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Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option from $125 Check Restaurant
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Historic Self-guided Plymouth Walking Tour from $15 Check Restaurant
Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II from $159 Check Restaurant
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Freedom Trail Walking Tour from $26 Check Restaurant
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Walking Tour of Boston's Freedom Trail from $30 Check Restaurant
The Ghosts of Salem Walking TourSalem from $30 Check Restaurant
Underground Boston Ghost Tours: Gravestones & Gunpowder from $32 Check Restaurant
Salem's Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost TourSalem from $33 Check Restaurant
Steps Through 1692 (History Tour)Salem from $33 Check Restaurant
Bewitched Walking Tour of SalemSalem from $35 Check Restaurant
Boston: Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill from $35 Check Restaurant
History and Hauntings of Salem Walking TourSalem from $36 Check Restaurant
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking TourSalem from $36 Check Restaurant
Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour from $36 Check Restaurant
Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked WhispersSalem from $36 Check Restaurant
Requiem for Salem Adults-only Walking Ghost TourSalem from $37 Check Restaurant
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Underground Donut Tour from $70 Check Restaurant
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Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour from $8 Check Restaurant
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