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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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)!
2,213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Denise D,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
Little bit of history, tales, and humor. Good fun for an evening out. Would recommend - good for all ages.
Shelly K,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
We asked that our Deaf daughter get seating near front of trolley so she could lip read and family member could interpret as necessary. Team was ready when we arrived to check in and Mary Withers and her band of campy ghouls made our tour experience great. She was knowledgeable, super fun, humorous and full of energy. Loved the nighttime access to cemeteries!
Amy B,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
It was highly entertaining and the tour guides were super charismatic. I liked that it was a combination of trolley travel and walking through the graveyards while the guides told the stories. It made it more engaging and real. Just be prepared for some walking, specifically up a rather steep hill at one point and on uneven paths. I highly recommend this tour for learning about the dark secrets of Boston’s history.
Judy G,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
This was so much fun. Mercy was a very entertaining host. Funny ghost stories. We all really enjoyed it
Sherri S,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
We try to do a ghost tour where ever we travel, and hate to say the Boston tour was a real disappointment. There is so much history in Boston, we felt there should be more underbelly stories and not just the generic stories everyone already knows. They spent quite a bit of time walking through areas, grave yards and commons, with no story telling, just walking and a corny joke every once in a while.
Operated by Historic Tours Of America