Self-Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Boston with EMF Reader
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Discover Boston’s haunted streets with the Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour. Starting at 10 1/2 Beacon Street, simply press play on your phone and let the spooky narration guide you through the city’s eerie history. No need for a guide—just follow the turn-by-turn directions on our app and enjoy a chilling adventure at your own pace.
Use the built-in EMF reader to detect ghostly signals as you explore. The tour features theatrical storytelling, immersive music, and spooky sound effects that bring Boston’s haunted past to life. It’s perfect for a contactless experience that’s safe and social distance friendly.
Listen on headphones, earbuds, or even a Bluetooth speaker—whatever makes your ghost hunt more fun. Remember, the tour doesn’t go inside buildings or burial grounds; it stays outside, respecting the hours of nearby parks and historic sites.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the ghost tour last?
The tour takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
What language is the tour available in?
The tour is only available in English.
Can I join this tour with a group?
Yes, it’s designed for groups of up to 15 people.
Is this tour suitable for kids?
It’s recommended for ages 12 and up, suitable for most physical fitness levels.
What’s included after I purchase?
You can listen to each story again on the app after your tour, making it easy to revisit the spooky tales anytime.
Are there any restrictions on visiting the sites?
The tour stays outside the buildings and burial grounds, which are only open during daytime hours (9am–4pm).
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
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Duration 30 minutes – 45 minutes
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Access to the self-guided smartphone walking tour on our app
- Ability to listen to each story again after the tour
Not included
- Inside access to buildings or burial grounds
- Guided tour with a live guide
Itinerary
A spooky outdoor adventure through Boston’s haunted sites, with stops at historic landmarks and ghost stories.
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Stop 1
Begin at 10 1/2 Beacon Street, where you'll hear about the ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne encountered and the scariest book in the world. No inside visits.
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Stop 2
View the historic site from the outside. It’s closed for COVID restrictions.
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Stop 3
See another site from the outside. It’s open from 9am to 4pm, but the tour only walks around the exterior at night.
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Stop 4
Walk into Boston Common and explore its many spirits of the night.
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Stop 5
Visit the great elm, known as the hanging tree, and hear about the last witch hanged in Boston.
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Stop 6
View the site of mass burials and the burial ground of the unknown. We only stand outside the gates and hear stories of resurrection men, ghosts, and a little girl who lingers.
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Stop 7
Go underground to search for ghosts of Red Coats haunting the tunnels.
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Stop 8
End outside the haunted Cutler Majestic Theatre, hearing ghost stories from one of the most haunted theaters in the USA. No entry inside.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the front door of the Boston Athenaeum at 10 1/2 Beacon Street.
The self-guided tour begins here. You'll hear the story of a ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met and the tour introduction.
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
Go to the front entrance of the Boston Athenaeum at 10 1/2 Beacon Street to start your spooky adventure.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day in advance
- No refund if canceled less than 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $9.95 per person
- Free cancellation
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