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Boston "Death and Dying" Walking Ghost Tour

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Looking for a ghost tour that goes beyond the bumps in the night? Welcome to Death & Dying, Boston’s adults-only ghost tour—and easily the most spine-tingling, thought-provoking stroll through the city’s haunted past.

We’re diving headfirst into the dark side of colonial life, using Boston’s eeriest locations to explore how early Americans dealt with death, dying, and everything in between. Graveyards, ghost stories, and ghastly truths await as we pull back the veil on a time when life was short, and the afterlife loomed large.

If you're craving chills and a deeper story, this is the ghost tour that delivers both—no kids, no fluff, just history with a haunting twist.

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    24 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02133, USA

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    Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02108, USA

    The tour ends at the historic Granary Burying Ground. Here your guide will explore the stories of its most famous residents- Sam Adams, John Hancock and Paul Revere, just to name a few.

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    Old South Meeting House

    Here the story of the Boston Tea Party and the phantom that some claim is an omen of imminent death.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Granary Burying Ground

    Visit one of Boston's oldest cemeteries and hear the ghostly stories of some of it's inhabitants and secrets from 100's of years ago.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Boston Common

    Welcome to Boston Common- America's OLDEST park. Explore this haunted area and hear about the hanging tree, ghosts and pirates!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston “Death and Dying” Walking Ghost Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-304358P2

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