Guided by a ghoulish band of the undead and a roguish gravedigger, the Trolley of Terror will go back in time as you relive grisly murders, heinous torcherings and cold-blooded executions like the ones that took place on the Boston Common. Learn about the paranormal hi-jinks going down at the Omni Parker House, the legend of the Boston Strangler and visit King’s Chapel cemetery where the bones of the dead served as currency for a man named Ephraim Littlefield.
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See more than just the haunting tales of Boston’s spooky side. Explore the beauty of Beantown and watch its prestigious history come to life aboard the Old Town Trolley.
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Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly four hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them. Venture to the site of the biggest grave-robbing scandal in New England’s history. And ask yourselves – are you afraid of being buried alive? Walk atop Boston’s largest unmarked burying ground and hear tales of the tortures, punishments and executions that took place there. You may even find yourselves involved in some… To learn more, go to our Boston Ghost Tour.
Underground tunnels, unmarked graves, public executions, grave robberies, a day of darkness and a full red moon – all a part of Boston’s shadowy past and according to many accounts, its present. A city steeped in history, it is not surprising that Boston has more than its share of haunted tales.
Starting at 6pm.
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Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour boards beside the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel on 200 Atlantic Avenue, corner of State Street.
Duration: 1 hours & 30 minutes
Warning: This Tour may not be suitable for children under 13 years of age. Due to the loud noises on our tour, children under the age of 6 are not allowed onboard.
It can help you gain a new perspective and you get to explore the city in the dark and very different way.
Gravediggers accompany you through the sinister streets and graveyards on your ghost tour, providing background information and ghostly tales of the city’s haunted past.
You’ll drive past Boston’s most haunted hotel: The Omni Parker House, a haunted theater: Emerson’s Cutler Majestic Theater, a stark granite fort: Fort Warren, an inn for pilots and captains: The Pilot House, and visit two of Boston’s oldest burying grounds.
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YES! The tour runs on dark and stormy nights. The only time tours will be cancelled due to weather is if conditions prove to be too dangerous to proceed. In this event all reserved parties will be notified.
Reasonable accommodations for all of our disabled guests will be made. Please call us at least 24 hours in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, because a significant portion of our tour takes place in historic burying grounds that do not have any accommodations for people with disabilities (as historic sites, they are exempt from such requirements), and include stairs, cobblestones, and other types of rough terrain, the tour is not recommended for guests who are unable to safely navigate such elements.
While the Boston tour is not designed to be a “fun house” type of experience, with folks jumping out and scaring you, the stories of Boston’s “darker side” do cover some pretty frightening subject matter, so we give the tour a PG-13 rating. We recommend children under the age of 13 only join if their parents feel they can handle the subject matter without getting too frightened. Infants/toddlers are not recommended for the tour. No children under 6 allowed.
Yes. Ghosts & Gravestones has a limited number of seats per tour and frequently sells out.
Comfortable shoes are recommended so that you don’t become dead on your feet during the two twenty-minute walking portions.
The stories are based on local legend and lore and have been historically researched. The stories weave together the history and haunted tales associated with the sites
Many of our guests have reported unusual sightings on the tour. Remember to have your camera ready… you never know what might appear.
A ghost tour gives you the opportunity to visit and learn about the haunted past of the city. With a mix of historic ghost tales, jump scares, and more, it’s an enjoyable way to visit and learn about the city’s ghostly past.
Ghosts & Gravestones can arrange any group tours – small or large parties can be accommodated on a ghost tour.
Yes! A ghost tour is an excellent way to visit and learn about the haunted past of the city.
There are a variety of attractions on the ghost tour. One of the most popular is “King’s Chapel Burying Ground” and many others.
Yes, the ghost tour is open and running on Halloween.
Food and drinks are welcome. However alcoholic beverages are not allowed under any circumstance for the safety and comfort of all of our guests.
For guests with epilepsy and/or photosensitivity, please contact us before booking a tour, as some equipment used features a flashing/strobing effect, and we will need to make the proper accommodations.
Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour boards beside the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel on 200 Atlantic Avenue, corner of State Street.
Please arrive for the tour fifteen (15) minutes prior to the departure of the tour as all tours leave promptly.
See below for parking available near our departure point. Please note that these are not run by Ghosts & Gravestones.