The Ghosts of Boston's Past
About Tour:
Get spooky in Boston
Walk the spooky streets of Boston in search of what goes bump in the night. We will see the most haunted hotel in New England, the oldest subway in the USA and the largest burial ground in Boston, the Boston Common.
Beware, this tour is not for the faint of heart.
Listen to the tour introduction to meet your guide.
Frequently asked questions
Imagine having a private, knowledgeable and charismatic local tour guide lead you step by step to the historic sites, hidden gems and famous spots of the city and share with you their engaging stories. That's the core of WalknTours. The amazing tour guide experience available 24/7 on your phone.
Our tours are location aware experiences navigated by the patented WalknTours App tour technology. They are solo, self guided walking tours. No schedules to follow. No group to meet. Go at your own pace and terms.
All our tours are professionally researched, narrated by professionals that fit the theme and atmospherically edited with music and sounds to make the story come to life.
if you purchased a tour from an online partner site you will be sent an experience code to unlock the tour. This code is not the booking reference number. You will find the experience code in the ticket information. Scroll down to "How to take the Tour" and go to step 3. There you will see a unique experience code to unlock the tour.
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What's Include
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🎧 Full Self-Guided Audio Tour – Expert narration with immersive storytelling.
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🗺 Interactive GPS Map – Never get lost; see each stop on your phone.
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📍 14 Official Freedom Trail Landmarks – Plus bonus hidden gems along the way.
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⏱ Explore at Your Own Pace – Pause, replay, or skip stops anytime.
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🏛 Historic Insights & Local Tips – Stories, trivia, and recommendations from locals.
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🍽 Built-In Breaks – Time to enjoy Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, and North End treats.
What's Not Include
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🚶 Live Tour Guide – This is a self-guided experience; explore on your own schedule.
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🎟 Entrance Fees – Tickets to museums or attractions are not included.
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🚗 Transportation – No shuttle, parking, or ride services provided.
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🍔 Food & Drinks – Meals and snacks are at your own expense.
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📶 Mobile Data – An internet connection is required to download the tour before starting.
– Sarah M.
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Loved exploring at my own pace—felt like a private tour just for me!a
– John D.
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The stories were so vivid, I could picture history coming alive.
– Emily R.
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Perfect mix of facts, fun, and hidden gems. Highly recommend!
– David R.
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No rushing, no big crowds—just me, my headphones, and an amazing city.
– Tina M.
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Learned more in two hours than I ever did in school history classes.
– Zander
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Easy to use and incredibly informative. The GPS syncing was spot on!
– Lisa K.
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Felt like I had a guide in my ear, but total freedom to roam.”
– Martin P.
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Took the tour at sunset absolutely magical experience!
Tour Stops
You'll see the must see Boston.
The Boston Athenaeum
The Omni Parker
The Granary Burial Ground
Site of the Hanging Tree
The Haunted Boston Common
The Eerie Central Burial Ground
The Haunted Boylston Street Subway
The Spooky Cutler Majestic Theater
And that's a short list of highlights.
Listen Tour
WalknTour APP Guide Video
Tour Guidance
TOUR CITY:
Boston MA
TOUR DISTANCE:
.9 Miles
TOUR LENGTH:
50 to 60 Mins
TOUR START LOCATION:
Boston Athenaeum
TOUR END LOCATION:
Cutler Majestic
