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Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

1. Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble. Come sip Salem’s best brews and potions on this history-packed pub crawl of the Witch City. You’ll meet your seasoned US Ghost Adventures guide at Turner’s Seafood, where a mysterious woman in white haunts the dining room. From there, you’ll wind through seven other spooky, historic locations, including four pubs. Delve into the story of a jealous and murderous sea captain at Rockafellas. Mingle with the spirits of Mercy Tavern, where sailors disappeared into secret underground tunnels — never to be seen again. You’ll head home with a pleasant buzz and plenty of tantalizing stories to entertain friends and family.

Boston: Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns

2. Boston: Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns

This is Boston’s premier haunted pub crawl focuses on the Revolutionary War in Boston, taking you and your favorite drinking buddies through Beantown’s notorious beginnings and some of the most haunted pubs and restaurants it has to offer. You'll visit haunted pubs and taverns that were once frequented by American Patriots like Samuel Adams, John Hanock, Paul Revere, John Adams, and more! From the ghosts of our Founding Fathers still fighting for their independence to some of the oldest and most notorious cemeteries in the country, you’ll need every drop of liquid courage if you want to relive these sordid tales from the past – let alone walk the blood-stained streets of Boston’s North End. So, grab a Boston Lager, catch a wicked buzz, and see how much haunted history you can stomach.

Boston: 1.5-Hour Ghosts and Gravestones Tour

3. Boston: 1.5-Hour Ghosts and Gravestones Tour

Explore Boston’s sordid past on this “frightseeing” ghost tour of Boston. Prepare yourself for an evening of fun, scares, and ghost stories guided by a 17th-century gravedigger. Your tour guide is dying to tell you tales of Boston’s dead in their own unusual way. On this tour visit the streets where the Boston Strangler once prowled and hear local tales of murder and mayhem, ghosts and ghouls. At Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and Granary Burying Ground, depart from the trolley and explore Boston’s two oldest burying grounds on foot. Be warned, you never know what kind of ghoulish creatures you may encounter as you explore the gravesites of John Hancock, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and others. Travel back in time and learn about the spirits of notorious characters who lived and died in Boston.

Boston: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

4. Boston: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

Enjoy an evening pub crawl of haunted bars across Boston, and pass by spirited locations in the city on a guided haunted tour. Hang out with John F. Kennedy in the back corner of the 21st Amendment. Teleport to Ireland with a pint of Guinness at Emmet’s Pub. Visit the Omni Parker House Hotel, where a sinister liquor salesman haunts Room 303. Finally, head to the Beantown Pub to hear about the life and death of Sam Adams from your guide. Finish the tour at the 17th-century Granary Burying Ground cemetery.

Boston: The Ghosts of Boston Tour

5. Boston: The Ghosts of Boston Tour

If you start talking about haunted cities in America, it won't be long before Boston enters the conversation. For hundreds of years, stories of ghosts and hauntings have contributed to Boston's culture. Meet your local expert guide and set off on this haunted tour. Visit many historic locations tied to the founding of America, the Revolutionary War, and more. The Ghosts of Boston Tour puts history front and center - but in an entertaining and engaging way. You may already have seen some of the locations you will visit on this tour on TV shows like Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures. Now, see them for yourself.

Boston: Ghost Tour

6. Boston: Ghost Tour

Embark on a unique after-dark tour and explore downtown Boston’s most haunted hotspots. Discover both the paranormal and historical worlds of each carefully selected tour site and listen to researched, authentic, and up-to-date accounts that ensure you have the best, most chilling experience possible. Highlights of the tour include: Omni Parker House Haunted by its first owner and other notable ghostly guests, the Omni Parker House is considered Boston’s most haunted location. One room, in particular, has caused so much trouble, terror, and grief that the hotel was eventually forced to convert it into a storage room, lest they risk another guest suffering from a grisly night’s stay in the cursed room. What could possibly drive a hotel to permanently retire an otherwise perfectly good guest room? Discover the details on our tour. Boston Common This seemingly placid area is the country’s oldest park. For a century of its long history, Boston Common was the site of hundreds of hangings. Not all of the victims of these executions managed to escape the park, even after death. The grim ghosts of the hanging victims are the least of your paranormal concerns in the Common. Keep your eyes open and your wits about you whenever you’re at this park… or else. Old South Meeting House Witness the birthplace of the Boston Tea Party protest and the very American Revolution itself at the Old South Meeting House. This building is of crucially historic importance, but that’s not the only legacy the meeting house is known for. It is a specter that sometimes appears and always acts as a harbinger of impending death. Or perhaps it’s no messenger of death at all, but instead directly responsible for the string of deaths that have befallen the unlucky ones who’ve encountered it. Old City Hall This former hub of Boston’s local government has since become a bustling mixed-use commercial and office property. Because of its historical significance being covered up with the new polish of redevelopment, at least one ghost exacts its revenge for this perceived disrespect for history on visitors. The Old City Hall may be magnificent looking, but watch where you look inside…

Boston: Dog-Friendly Halloween Costume & Sightseeing Cruise

7. Boston: Dog-Friendly Halloween Costume & Sightseeing Cruise

Relax on a scenic cruise tour of Boston Harbour with your furry friends on this Halloween Dog Days Costume Cruise. Enjoy socializing with other dog owners and spot creative costumes while enjoying the sights of Boston Harbour. Kick back, relax and enjoy some fresh air while you cruise around the harbor in your best costume with your furry friend. Take in all the sights and rich history with your four legged friend while enjoying a beverage and socializing with other passengers and their dogs. Enjoy views of the city, fish pier, Logan airport and the U.S.S. Constitution, and take part in a positively wonderful Costume parade with prizes. Take advantage of the cash bar and light snacks for sale, and enjoy an included DJ and dance floor as part of the experience.

Boston: Death and Dying Walking Ghost Tour

8. Boston: Death and Dying Walking Ghost Tour

Discover the ghosts of Boston with a tour for those aged 16 and above. Listen as your guide tells you about death and afterlife in Colonial America. Hear the stories pf the hauntings of Boston. Be greeted by your guide at the old State House and visit chilling locations like the Boston Common, the Custom House, the Boston Athenaeum, the Old South Meeting House, the Omni Parker House Hotel, and the Granary Burying Ground. Stop at King’s Chapel Burial Ground where a headless woman never fulfilled her journey to the afterlife. Uncover the story of a man who was buried alive in this cemetery.

Boston: Ghost-Themed Self-Guided Walking Tour

9. Boston: Ghost-Themed Self-Guided Walking Tour

Explore the supernatural side of Boston on this spooky self-guided walking tour. Benefit from the flexibility of a self-guided tour via an app that functions as a guide, audio tour, and map in one. Experience a tour developed by local guides, creative writers, and professional voice artists. Begin your bone-chilling walk at Boylston Street Station, where a gas explosion killed several workers. Some believe it was an accident, but others wonder if the countless graves dug up during construction had something to do with it. From there, walk through the Central Burying Ground and the Boston Common, hearing the sordid history of unmarked graves, unsettled corpses, and the site’s history of executions. Then, arrive at the majestic Boston Athenaeum, a beautiful building hiding something grim inside: a book bound in human skin. But you’ll learn that’s not the only creepy thing about this place. Next, move on to the Granary Burying Ground, where many of America’s revolutionary founders have been laid to rest. Pick up some historical facts and learn how some of them might still be lurking around this very graveyard. Explore the King’s Chapel Burying Ground next. Many bodies lie beneath the ground here and at least one wasn’t dead when he was buried. Some visitors report that they can still hear him scratching at the lid of his coffin. Take a break from graveyards and visit Boston’s most haunted hotel, the Omni Parker House. Visitors have reported spectral sights, sounds, and smells on nearly every floor of this storied hotel. After that, hear about a fraudulent photographer who tried to capitalize on Boston’s hauntings, then head toward the Old State House, which houses a cursed artifact responsible for a great deal of suffering. Next, visit the site of the Boston Massacre and hear about the supernatural panic that swept across the city during an 1800s tuberculosis outbreak. After that, pass by Fort Warren and the Pilot House and hear about the vengeful Lady in Black and the seemingly harmless Lady in White. Continue on to the Old North Church which sits atop a crypt where the residents aren’t always content to stay dead. Finally, conclude your tour at Copp's Hill Burying Ground, an appropriately unsettling final stop of the tour. Throughout the tour, enjoy animated videos to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.

Boston: Freedom Trail Lantern Tour

10. Boston: Freedom Trail Lantern Tour

This official Freedom Trail tour offers a first-of-its-kind experience in uncovering the dark, macabre history and mystery of the Freedom Trail. Hear about fatal sword duels, the grave of a ruthless pirate, tales of scandalous murders, and the punishment and hanging of convicted witches as you explore Boston's famous trail.  Investigate the ghoulish side of the iconic red-lined path by the light of a lantern with a darkly-garbed Freedom Trail guide, and bring true accounts of appalling crimes, spies and assassins, cold-blooded killings, and demonic possession to life. This tour is recommended for visitors aged 12 and up.

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4.4 / 5

based on 47 reviews

Our guide Jeremy did everything to make sure we got the full experience despite the torrential rain. It was a great way to hear about the history of the the area and learn about the places we visited along the way. Highly recommend, even if you’re visiting Boston with kids like we were.

We had a great tour! Glen was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Would have liked a little more emphasis on specific ghost legends integrated with the historical background but overall a wonderful experience.

Amazing. The acting was fantastic. The stories were thrilling. I highly recommend this at night and for anyone into the history of Boston's paranormal.

We had the best time! Only 2 stops but the ride and the stories were also fun!

We had such a great time and learned a lot of interesting history.