Boston Haunted History Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   The Old State House, built in 1713, houses a potentially cursed ship figurehead linked to shipwrecks. It’s the starting point of your ghostly journey.

   20 minutes

2. Stop 2

   The Boston Massacre site features granite markers and stories of the five men killed in 1770, with reports of ghostly cries heard late at night.

   20 minutes

3. Stop 3

   Built in 1927, the Omni Parker House is said to be Boston’s most haunted hotel, with reports of spectral figures and foggy mirrors.

   20 minutes

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   Boylston Street Station, with its dark past involving unmarked graves and deadly accidents during construction, marks the start of your ghost tour.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   The Boston Athenaeum contains a book bound in human skin and is haunted by a librarian spirit, spotted by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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   Samuel Adams, a revolutionary hero, is buried at Granary Burying Ground, where spirits are believed to linger.

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   Boston Common’s dark history includes hangings and ghostly women searching for lost children after dark.

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   John Hancock’s grave is rumored to have been targeted by grave robbers, adding to its haunted lore.

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   The Granary Burying Ground, established in 1660, holds revolutionary heroes and unmarked graves, with stories of restless spirits.

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    King’s Chapel Burying Ground, the oldest in Boston, is said to host a buried man who still scratches at his coffin at night.

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    Paul Revere’s grave is haunted by Dr. Joseph Warren, who is believed to linger protectively over his friend’s resting place.

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    The Central Burying Ground, where unmarked bodies from Boylston Street Station are buried, is known for its heavy, unsettling atmosphere.

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    James Otis, a key figure in American independence, is said to have a lingering spirit at the Granary Burying Ground.

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    At the old Pilot House, sailors’ spirits are believed to still be present, heard playing cards and laughing after hours.

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    The Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere’s lantern signal, is also haunted by restless spirits in its crypt.

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    Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, the final stop, offers a quiet but deeply unsettling atmosphere, with many visitors feeling uneasy.

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    Explore the Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston’s oldest theater, known for hosting legendary performances and ghostly whispers.

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    Visit the USS Constitution Museum to learn about

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    The Cocoanut Grove, site of Boston’s tragic 1942 nightclub fire, played a key role in fire safety laws nationwide.

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    The Fairmont Copley Plaza, an iconic luxury hotel, stands as a symbol of Boston’s elegance and history.

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    The South End Burying Ground, one of Boston’s oldest cemeteries, holds stories from the city’s earliest days.

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    Experience the Eliot Hotel, a historic boutique hotel renowned for its timeless charm and luxurious ambiance.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Begin from Boylston St & Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116. After booking, check your email or text for the 'audio tour' link. The tour is valid forever, so set it up while connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data. Follow the instructions to download the tour and start exploring at your own pace.

Cancellation & confirmation