Boston Haunted History Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

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Overview

Traverse Boston’s oldest neighborhoods and hear about the lost souls still trapped within—from the poor, perpetually burning victims of a gas explosion in Boylston Station to a spectral woman in the Boston Common who tries to convince children to follow her into the dark. Walk through uneasy graveyards where the bodies have been moved, dug up, or lost altogether, and learn the stories of their unquiet dead.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's Included

  • Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
  • Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
  • Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Boylston St &
Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

45 Hull Street
Boston, MA 02113, USA

What To Expect

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Old State House

The majestic Old State House was built all the way back in 1713, but it isn't haunted in the traditional way. Instead, it houses what some call a cursed artifact. That artifact? A figurehead which may or may not have been responsible for more than one shipwreck.Note: The tour is over 2.5 miles long, with more than 40 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Massacre Site

A circle of granite markers designate the site of the Boston Massacre. Here, in 1770, five men were gunned down by British soldiers during a protest. They became heroes of the American cause, but at great cost. Late at night, some people report hearing a man crying out in pain from this very spot.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omni Parker House

Built in 1927, the Omni Parker House is believed by many to be Boston's most haunted hotel. All manner of supernatural occurrences have been recorded here, from mirrors fogging up on their own to spectral figures standing at the end of guests' beds. Given the hotel's long history of unfortunate happenings, it's no surprise that every floor seems to harbor its own spirits.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boylston Street (pass by)

Your ghostly tour through Boston begins at Boylston Street Station, an unassuming landmark with a seriously dark past. When workers were digging to build this station, they encountered tons of bodies buried in unmarked graves. Afterward, things began to go terribly, sometimes lethally wrong on the worksite.
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Boston Athenaeum (pass by)

Though beautiful on the outside, there's some major ugliness hidden within the Boston Athenaeum. Among the collection here is a book bound in human skin. The Athenaeum also reportedly houses the ghost of a Harvard librarian, spotted by none other than author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Samuel Adams Grave (pass by)

Among the most famous residents of the Granary Burying Ground is Samuel Adams. You might know him from the beer, but he's better known in Boston as a revolutionary hero and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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Boston Common (pass by)

The Boston Common may appear to be little more than a pleasant park in the heart of the city, but it has been the site of some deeply unsavory things in its long history. In the 1600s and 1700s, the city used an old elm here to hang convicts. Some say their spirits never left the park, including one woman who is said to prowl the park after nightfall, looking for lost children.
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John Hancock's Grave (pass by)

John Hancock's grave marks the final resting place of this famous Declaration of Independence signer. According to legend, Hancock was buried with expensive rings on his fingers, and enterprising grave robbers took that as an opportunity. But did they actually dig up his body?
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Granary Burying Ground (pass by)

The Granary Burying Ground, founded in 1660, is among the city's oldest cemeteries. It holds the graves of famous revolutionaries, as well as thousands of unmarked graves. In the 1800s, the graveyard was rearranged to make it more aesthetically pleasing, but some suggest the disruption only angered those residents who have no gravestones to mark their final resting place.
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King's Chapel Burying Ground (pass by)

King's Chapel Burying Ground is even older than the Granary Burying Ground. In fact, established in 1630, it's the oldest graveyard in the entire city. If you believe the local legends, they tell of a man who was buried alive here. Sometimes, at night, visitors say they still hear him scratching at his coffin.
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Paul Revere's Grave (pass by)

Perhaps best known for his famous "Midnight Ride," Paul Revere's grave is also found in the Granary Burying Ground. Supposedly, Revere's grave is haunted, but not by Revere himself! Revere's friend Dr. Joseph Warren is said to linger around the gravesite to protect his longtime friend.
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Central Burying Ground (pass by)

The Central Burying Ground is where all those unmarked bodies from Boylston Street Station were moved, but it's also the final resting place of Boston's undesirable dead, like British soldiers. Almost everyone who ventures through this graveyard reports a deep and inexplicable feeling of unease, like something terrible is about to happen...
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James Otis' Grave (pass by)

James Otis might not be the most famous resident of the Granary Burying Ground, but his contribution to the creation of the United States is no less significant than that of his peers. If you know the phrase "taxation without representation is tyranny" then you know Otis! Supposedly, his spirit still lingers here, though no one is quite sure why.
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Pilot House Park (pass by)

At the site of the old Pilot House, visitors say the sailors who once unwound here after long stints at sea never actually left. Some hear the sounds of men playing cards, drinking, laughing and talking, even when no one else is around.
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Old North Church & Historic Site (pass by)

One of the most important historical sites in Boston, the Old North Church is where Paul Revere famously asked for a lantern signal to notify him of the coming British: "One if by land, two if by sea." It also happens to sit atop a crypt populated by the dead... and those dead seem at times to be of the restless sort.
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Copp's Hill Burying Ground (pass by)

Copp's Hill Burying Ground, the last stop on your tour, was the burial site for Boston's everyday citizens. While ghost sightings are rare here, most visitors report feeling deeply uneasy for reasons they can't explain. Your tour concludes here, but there's much more to Boston and more optional stops for those who would like to keep touring.
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Emerson Colonial Theater (pass by)

The historic Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston’s oldest continually operating theater and a stage for legendary Broadway premieres.
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USS Constitution Museum (pass by)

Explore the USS Constitution Museum, where history comes alive through exhibits about “Old Ironsides” and her heroic naval legacy.
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Cocoanut Grove Lane (pass by)

Remember the Cocoanut Grove, site of Boston’s tragic 1942 nightclub fire that led to major advances in fire safety laws nationwide.
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Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston (pass by)

The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston’s iconic luxury hotel, known for its grand architecture and over a century of timeless elegance.
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South End South Burying Ground (pass by)

Visit the South End Burying Ground, one of Boston’s oldest cemeteries, holding centuries of history and stories from the city’s early days.
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The Eliot Hotel (pass by)

Experience The Eliot Hotel, a historic boutique hotel in Boston’s Back Bay, known for its timeless charm and elegant accommodations.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Haunted History Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
  • Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
  • Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
  • Offline GPS-enabled route map
  • NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
  • This tour is NOT a ticket or in-person guided tour
  • This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
  • Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
  • How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
  • For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
  • The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
  • Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT).

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