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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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Join other adventure seekers and become an apprentice grave digger on an entertaining tour through the darker side of Boston. A scary, fun and informative frightseeing experience that is truly one of a kind.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Instant Confirmation

When booking, and for contact purposes only, please enter a local Boston hotel phone number or a cell phone number you can be reached on

Children under 6 years of age are not allowed on this tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Narration by professional tour conductor

Local taxes

Ghost themed trolley tour

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop off

Food and drinks

Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on the tour

What To Expect

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Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Boston

Step aboard the trolley of the doomed and join your host, a 17th-century grave digger, cursed with a sentence of eternal damnation. This wretched creature is doomed to travel the streets of Boston and relay the stories of the unfortunate souls he encountered and the macabre events he had been witness to during his purgatory. Hear about Boston's most sinister characters - from the Angel of Death to the king of all killers - the Boston Strangler. Learn about all the haunts that call the "Hub" their home. But that's not all! Step inside two of the oldest burying grounds in Boston for a walking tour you will never forget. Learn the significance of much of the imagery found in these 17th century burial grounds and the famous and not so famous (but even more interesting) occupants therein. Visit Copp's Hill Burying Ground in the North End, nestled atop the tallest point in one of Boston's oldest historic districts. Here you will visit the final resting place of Cotton Mather, a man famous for his "intimate" involvement with the Salem Witch Trials. Then to the Granary Burying Ground where you will visit the final resting places of many of the famous heroes of the American Revolution including John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. Remember that half of the tour is walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended (so you don't become "dead" on your feet)!

2 hours•Admission Included
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Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston

Step aboard the trolley of the doomed and join your host, a 17th-century grave digger, cursed with a sentence of eternal damnation. This wretched creature is doomed to travel the streets of Boston and relay the stories of the unfortunate souls he encountered and the macabre events he had been witness to during his purgatory. Hear about Boston's most sinister characters - from the Angel of Death to the king of all killers - the Boston Strangler. Learn about all the haunts that call the "Hub" their home. But that's not all! Step inside two of the oldest burying grounds in Boston for a walking tour you will never forget. Learn the significance of much of the imagery found in these 17th century burial grounds and the famous and not so famous (but even more interesting) occupants therein. Visit Copp's Hill Burying Ground in the North End, nestled atop the tallest point in one of Boston's oldest historic districts. Here you will visit the final resting place of Cotton Mather, a man famous for his "intimate" involvement with the Salem Witch Trials. Then to the Granary Burying Ground where you will visit the final resting places of many of the famous heroes of the American Revolution including John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. Remember that half of the tour is walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended (so you don't become "dead" on your feet)!

2 hours•Admission Included

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4.44

2,145 reviews

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  • Needed more content and places to see

    Pete A,

    Jun 24, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Extremely hot on the trolly especially in the rear of the bus where you sit over the engine (summer); Zero fans or AC. Microphone doesn’t project to the rear of the bus. Our tour guides were experienced and knowledgeable but it was mostly driving around. Should recommend that customers bring LED lanterns so you can see a little more in the cemeteries. First stop was a decent hill and there were a few older people on the tour that had a problem walking up that steep hill.

  • Tour guides were...

    Donna K,

    Jun 23, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Tour guides were spirited. Walked through 2 graveyards. Interesting stories about the graveyards. Would have liked more stories about ghost encounters. We got a little bit of that at the end.

  • Not too much to see

    Simone B,

    Jun 23, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Do not go on the later tour times. You can't see anything. I would definitely skip this tour. The stories were dull and the cemetery was pitch dark..

  • Very enjoyable, and you’ll learn a thing or two!

    Byron L,

    Jun 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There is a decent amount of walking during the tour. Some areas are a bit steep, so make sure you’re prepared for that. The narrator was very knowledgeable and approached his tales with a bit of wry humor to lighten their macabre nature. The weather was perfect for our open-air bus, but you may find a jacket helpful if temperatures are cool. This tour made for a great way to spend an evening learning about the haunted history of Boston.

  • Spooky nights

    Karen W,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What fun this was... the tour guides were in character and made for a fun evening. Saw several historic cemetaries, and had a wonderful time.

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