About this experience
Immerse yourself in the ghostly mysteries of Boston’s historic streets. History, heroism, and horror surround you on this walking tour of Boston’s strangest sites.
You will see Boston Common through a new lens and explore the sites of pivotal moments in America’s birth while listening to tales of death both heroic and senseless.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional, entertaining, local English-speaking guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Home to the “hanging tree,” where early executions took place
Site of martyr Mary Dyer’s statue
Where Nathaniel Hawthorne first saw a reverend ghost
Final resting place for three signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Oldest cemetery in Boston
Meeting and pickup information
- In front of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial. (Near the corner of Beacon St and Park St).
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- ExperienceFirst
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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