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Boston's Ghosts & Gravestones Tour is an eerie guided tour that explores the darker side of the city's past, highlighting haunting sites, ghostly tales, and notorious burial grounds. It's a fantastic way to learn about the ghost stories, old graves, and paranormal mythology of Boston. Don't let the opportunity slip to make priceless memories! Start your journey by reserving your tour right now!
The tour delves into Boston’s ghost stories, murders, and macabre history, giving you a glimpse into the city’s darker past. Your guide will be dressed in period costume, often as a 17th- or 18th-century gravedigger, adding to the eerie atmosphere.
Experience Boston's sinister side with Ghosts & Gravestones, the city's only 'frightseeing' ghost tour, offered by Old Town Trolley Tours. Get ready for an entertaining, terrifying, and ghost-story-filled evening led by a gravedigger from the 17th century. You'll see the locations of the former haunts of the Boston Strangler and hear local legends of murder, mayhem, spirits, and ghouls.
Stories of the glory days of Colonial Boston only scratch the surface of Boston's darker side. It is hardly surprising that Boston remains one of the most haunted cities in America, plagued as it is by war, murder, strife, and the occasional bout of stray molasses, a city that has been through nearly four centuries of turmoil.
Visit The Omni Parker House, Boston's most haunted hotel. You'll hear tales from those who pass by about the hotel's most eccentric long-term guests. Discover the horrific tale of the Boston Strangler and the location of his last victim's death.
King’s Chapel Burying Ground
Many of the early residents of Boston are laid to rest in here, the oldest burying cemetery inside the boundaries of downtown Boston. Here you may gaze inside a decaying charnel house which contains the jumbled bones of hundreds of forgotten souls and hear of Ephraim Littlefield and his horrifying black-market body trading scandal of the Victorian era. Or maybe the story of the Strangers Tomb in King's Chapel and its haunting ghost will be told to you.
Please note: Each tour will visit 2 of the following 3 burying grounds: Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, The Granary Burying Ground and King’s Chapel Burying Ground.
Popular stops often include:
Copp's Hill Burying Ground: One of Boston’s oldest cemeteries, where notable early settlers and revolutionaries are buried. It's rumored to be haunted by the spirits of those who were buried there.
Granary Burying Ground: The final resting place of several famous patriots, including Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and the victims of the Boston Massacre.
King’s Chapel Burying Ground: The city’s oldest cemetery, with ghostly legends dating back to the 1600s.
Omni Parker House: Opened in 1855, the Omni Parker House is the longest continuously operating hotel in the U.S. It has hosted many famous historical figures and events.
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"The bus removed all travel confusion during our trip. Easy navigation, clean buses, and friendly staff allowed us to enjoy every attraction without rushing or getting lost."
"An economical way to explore multiple attractions in one day. The buses were reliable, comfortable, and perfectly suited for tourists wanting convenience and flexibility."
"The route planning was useful, but the bus cleanliness and seat condition needed attention. A few onboard facilities were not functioning properly, reducing the comfort of the journey."
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