Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
Overview
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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
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)!
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)!
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2,399 reviews
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Outstanding Tour Guides
Tammy G,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Ghost Tour was so much fun and our tour guide Dr. Atticus Nobody kept us engaged with ghost stories and tales of horror and kept us laughing the entire tour. A special shout out to Matteo for his whimsy and knowledge of the Grannary Cemetery. I have taken ghost tours all over the US and Dr. Atticus is one of the best. Just be on the look out for Karens as they are lurking in every corner.
Just ok
Amber H,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00While our tour guide was great, overall the tour lacked an element of fun - the first cemetery was great, but then the second cemetery was a little lack luster and boring. The amount of walking was ok. I don’t think this was worth the money or time in my opinion, but it was a good activity for the evening
A must do tour in Boston!
Kari T,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mercy was amazing!!! The tour was a perfect mix of cemetery’s and stories. The creepy music set the tone and I appreciated Mercys dedication to the stories. She answered my teenage daughter’s questions and asked her to help (which she loved and made her feel special)
Captivating from start to finish
388angieo,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was absolutely amazing! The actors were incredibly talented and brought every story to life in such a captivating way. The stories themselves were fascinating, spooky, and so well told that the almost 2 hours of the tour flew by. I was completely immersed from start to finish. Highly recommend!!!
Fun graveyard adventure
pammS1681WO,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun tour; we went to 2 cemeteries and heard very interesting background stories…convenient access to the sites and fun guides dressing up also.
Warning - tour guide enthusiastically describes rape and murder of women.
amandanU1532ZI,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour started out with so much promise. We enjoyed the first graveyard stop and enjoyed the campiness of our guide. Then, en route to the next graveyard stop, things became horribly inappropriate and disgusting. Our guide spoke in detail of the Boston Strangler and lovingly and graphically described the strangled naked bodies of the women victims. He finished up this story by telling us that the strangler was likely several men. This has absolutely nothing to do with ghosts and I cannot understand why it would be included in a ghost tour. Further, the tour guide’s flippant and creepy demeanor when discussing the rape and murder of women was beyond offensive. We told him so and left.
Ghost and Gravestones November 2025
Brianna O,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Knowledgeable, passionate guides. Definitely a fun experience and a must try! Little bit of history mixed with ghost stories and tours of two graveyards. Very fun and would recommend.
Great tour guide
Monica M,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dawn was amazing. Very knowledgeable and made it fun! We learned about history and those stories! I’d recommend it.
Absolutely fantastic!
Stephen M,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was the best haunted tour I've ever done. Mercy was so much fun. She was engaging with the group. She was funny and very knowledgeable. She is extremely talented. We talked about it for the rest of the night. Thanks for such a great experience!
Great experience,...
Heather S,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, storytelling from guide was captivating. Also it is informative-learned a few new facts about Boston's darker history.
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