10 Boston Ghost Tours Worth Staying Up For

1.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,413 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Spend two evening hours on Boston’s Trolley of the Doomed with a costumed 17th-century gravedigger. Hear stories about the Boston Strangler, Jane Toppan, and Salem-era Boston, then walk through Copp’s Hill and Granary burying grounds. Expect PG-13 themes, uneven ground, and plenty of character-driven humor.

“Don't go in winter! I was freezing! Guide was amazing, funny and very professional . It was a fun experience.”

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2.Ghosts of Boston Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet at 8 p.m. on Tremont Street for a 90-minute walk through Boston Common, the Old State House, King’s Chapel Burying Ground, and Granary Burying Ground. Guides such as Kim, Justin, Beth, Harlan, and Bridget blend Revolutionary history with spooky tales, though cemetery access is from outside the gates.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Bridget. She was very knowledgeable. The tour is the perfect length and amount of walking. It also gave us more ideas of where to visit during our time in Boston.”

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3.Salem by Boat – Witch Trials & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 263 reviews · from $129

Sail from Boston to Salem with a guide such as Elizabeth, Stephanie, or Alex, then walk through the Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, Witch House, and Hocus Pocus sites. Sun through Thursday includes the Salem Witch Museum. Friday and Saturday include Real Pirates. Lunch and free time are on your own.

“Extremely crowded, however, people were friendly, patient and very helpful”

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4.Underground Boston Ghost Tours: Gravestones & Gunpowder

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

At 8 p.m., walk from the Omni Parker House through Boston Common, old churches, courthouses, and burial grounds while your guide blends documented hauntings with darker local history. Guides such as Rachel, Noel, Lily, Amber, and Vlad have led lively versions of this compact downtown tour.

“We were so excited to take this tour and paid for the extended version. But our tour guide (Josh) did not know what tour he was leading and only talked maybe twice in the first 40 minutes about ghosts. The rest was about random historical information, but it did not make sense in the way he presented it (plus he was asking some of the other tour members if they knew the historical info). It was so bad that at just about 40 minutes in, my group plus three other groups, walked away even though we had another 40 minutes left. The tour guide started talking about Nazis bombing Boston…”

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5.History & Haunts Guided Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 154 reviews · from $27Best value

Walk Boston’s historic center at twilight with an English-speaking guide carrying a lantern. Hear eerie tales tied to Room 303 at the Omni Parker House, Boston Common, the Athenaeum, King’s Chapel, and Old City Hall. The guide may vary, with past tours led by Lily, Lia, Nicole, Tag, and Caitlin.

“Lia was our guide and she was amazing! She clearly has a passion for storytelling and even in the rain we had a blast!! Did not see any ghosts but it was easy to imagine coming across one of the many phantoms she described. Very eery and spooky and definitely a highlight of our mini vacation.”

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6.Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Meet at the Samuel Adams Statue for a two-hour, English-language walk through Boston’s haunted pubs, taverns, and Revolutionary-era stories. Guides such as Nicole, Bee, Victoria, and Liberty lead the route. Drinks cost extra, and the tour runs rain or shine.

“No improvement needed it. This tour and our guides were outstanding.”

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7.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join US Ghost Adventures for a two-hour, English-language walk through nine haunted Boston sites, including four pubs, the Omni Parker House, and Granary Burying Ground. Hear about JFK, Sam Adams, and a sinister Room 303 spirit. Bring comfortable shoes, an ID, and weather-ready clothing.

“The guide was a gentleman and very knowledgeable. really fun tour.”

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8.The Ghosts of Boston Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 55 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Walk from King’s Chapel Burying Ground through Boston Common with an English-speaking guide such as Beth or Justin. Hear spooky tales tied to Boston’s founding and Revolutionary War, see Mary Dyer’s statue, and enjoy a family-friendly tour that runs 90 minutes.

“Visiting family of 4 (children 9 & 11) from England - we thoroughly enjoyed the ghosts of Boston Tour. Beth, our guide was brilliant - so knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was spooky and fun and not too scary for the kids (no nightmares at least!) would highly recommend”

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9.Death and Dying Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Massachusetts State House and walk through Boston’s darkest tales. Hear about Colonial American death customs, a headless woman, and a man buried alive while visiting King’s Chapel, Boston Common, the Omni Parker House, and other haunted sites.

“Too many in the group. Spent too much time at each location.”

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10.Haunted Streets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Follow an English-speaking local guide for 1.5 miles through Boston’s haunted past. Hear about the Hanging Tree, Crispus Attucks, the Omni Parker House, and old burying grounds. Guide Paul is praised for animated storytelling, and the walk ends near the Old State House.

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