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15 Boston Ghost Tours Worth Staying Up For

26 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The 15 best boston ghost tours you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much walking it involves. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - The Trolley of the Doomed and its grave-digger host
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

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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Ghosts of Boston Night-Time Walking Tour - The Old State House and Boston’s political ghosts
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Ghosts of Boston Night-Time Walking Tour

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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Boston: Salem by Boat – Witch Trials & Walking Tour - The Witch Trials Memorial puts the tragedy first
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Boston: Salem by Boat – Witch Trials & Walking Tour

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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Underground Boston Ghost Tours: Gravestones & Gunpowder - Starting with Harvey Parker at the Omni Parker House
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Underground Boston Ghost Tours: Gravestones & Gunpowder

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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Boston: Death and Dying Walking Ghost Tour - King’s Chapel Burying Ground: the tour’s darkest stop
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Boston “Death and Dying” Walking Ghost Tour

5.Boston “Death and Dying” Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet at 9 p.m. near Boston Common for a 90-minute English walking tour covering Boston’s darkest stories, haunted landmarks, old cemeteries, and famous ghosts. Guides such as Katherine, Jay, Nate, and Johnny are praised for bringing history and spooky tales to life, though the experience can vary by guide.

“Our guide, Katherine, was fantastic!! Her knowledge of history and her ability to share the stories top notch”

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Haunted Boston’s Historic Streets Walking Guided Tour - The Massachusetts State House and Mary Dyer
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Haunted Boston’s Historic Streets Walking Guided Tour

6.Haunted Boston’s Historic Streets Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk from the 54th Regiment Memorial to the Old State House with a local English-speaking guide such as Charlie. Hear tales of Boston’s hanging tree, Mary Dyer, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ghostly encounter, and historic burying grounds.

“The guide is lovely, but I felt sorry for him. I just wanted to go home by the end. More walking than talking, having to cross the street 40 times, and I was just... bored. I felt so bad for the guide because he clearly loves Boston and its history... but the itinerary of the tour is just not there. Some people died horrible deaths, go figure. It was a waste of time and money, and I feel terrible for that.”

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Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour - The Last Hurrah brings the first drink stop
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Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

7.Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Join a costumed guide such as Shannon, Olivia, or Cayd for a small-group Boston ghost walk with pub stops. Hear tales at King’s Chapel, Granary Burying Ground, Beacon Hill, the Omni Parker House, and local bars. Drinks cost extra, and all participants must be 21 or older.

“Shannon was great! Very passionate and a great storyteller! No need to be a drinker to enjoy the tour!”

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Boston: History & Haunts Guided Ghost Tour - The Omni Parker House and the story of Room 303
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Boston: History & Haunts Guided Ghost Tour

8.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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Haunted Boston Ghost Tours - Starting at 106 Boylston Street at 8 pm
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Haunted Boston Ghost Tours

9.Haunted Boston Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Haunted Boston Ghost Tours at 8 pm for a 90-minute walk through Boston’s darker past. Guides such as Julie, Harry, Darren, Valerie, and Jarrod tell stories tied to Boston Common, the Boston Athenaeum, Beacon Hill, and the Omni Parker House. Expect history, alleged hauntings, and no theatrical jump scares.

“This was a little history tour as well as a ghost tour. It was not “spooky” at all. We had a very small group so it was nice and easygoing. Julie did an excellent job explaining things and answering questions. It was a very good experience and I would recommend it.”

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Boston: Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns - What the two-hour route feels like
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Boston: Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns

10.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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Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl - Starting at Boston Common with Mary Dyer
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Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

11.Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet at Boston Common at 7:30 p.m. for a small-group walk through haunted Boston, with stops at 21st Amendment, Emmet’s, Last Hurrah, and Beantown Pub. Guides such as Alex, Max, Freddy, and Camilla lead the stories. Drinks cost extra, and the tour ends near Sam Adams’s grave.

“This was so fun! Our tour guide was amazing and really lived the part! The pubs we went to had a lot of History and we enjoyed them all.”

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Boston: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl - Nine sites, four pubs, and a brisk Boston route
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Boston: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

12.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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Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits - Seeing Salem by trolley first
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Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits

13.Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Ride from Boston to Salem with a local guide such as Matt or Rory, then tour by trolley, visit the Salem Witch Museum and House of the Seven Gables, and enjoy time for lunch, shopping, and waterfront sights. Pickup, admissions, water, and return transport are included.

“Matt was our tour driver. He took the time to explain us about Boston and Salem. I’m giving a 4 star because I don’t think the Salem Witch Museum is worth a visit. We did enjoyed the tour in The House of the Seven Gables and the food at Finz with ocean view was delicious!! Overall a nice tour!! Thanks Matt for the dinning list! Great recommendations!!”

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Boston Haunted Pub Crawl - Samuel Adams and the first haunted stories
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Boston Haunted Pub Crawl

14.Boston Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Follow a local guide through Boston’s old tavern district at 9 pm, hearing tales of Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Mary Dyer, and restless spirits. Guides such as Nicole, Liberty, Max, and Beth bring humor and history, but busy bars can affect the route and time inside.

“Beth was amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone”

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Boston: The Ghosts of Boston Tour - The Mary Dyer Statue and a More Personal Ghost Story
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Boston: The Ghosts of Boston Tour

15.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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