True Crime Tour of Boston

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Come along on this adults-only tour of some of the locations connected to Boston's criminal past. On this true crime tour of Boston, we will explore everything from serial killers to the Boston Marathon Bombing to tragic family disputes.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional and knowledgeable local guide

Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Food and drink

What To Expect

Boston Public Garden

The Ether monument in Boston Public Garden tells the tale of the first female serial killer.

12 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Boston Marathon Survivor Memorial

Learn about the terror of the days and weeks surrounding the Boston Marathon Bombing and the bravery that it inspired.

12 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

True Crime Tour of Boston

Reviews

4.25

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

No show host
Veronica R,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Tour guide did not show up or even bother to say this was cancelled. We rushed to get to the monument for no reason.
Kai was a great guide for...
Jennifer R,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Kai was a great guide for this tour. He was very knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting. We really enjoyed our time with him and would highly recommend this tour! Thanks for a great time!
Our guide spoke like he...
Lara S,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
2.00
Our guide spoke like he was reading. Didn’t have much personality to go along with the stories. Everything he said was from memorization, word for word. Definitely did not appear to have the passion that was in the description of the tour. Was pretty disappointed in the experience.
Very interesting tour...
Katherine G,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very interesting tour with lots of great information! Andrew did a great job explaining the full story of several crimes in the Boston Common area!
Kyle was a fantastic tour...
MariaBorza,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Kyle was a fantastic tour guide, made every story interesting, had a great sense of humour I would truly recommend to anyone