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Haunted Boston Ghost Tours

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Haunted Boston Ghost Tours - est 2005
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Haunted Boston Ghost Tours, LLC is the oldest ghost walking tour in Boston. Owner, Hillary Kidd, started the company in 2005 as the only tour guide and the company quickly expanded with over 8 tour guides. The concept behind the ghost tours is to tell guests the "darker side of Boston's history" through good, old-fashioned storytelling. The guides do not dress up in costumes, use fake accents, nor rely on theatrics to entertain guests. "Theatrics are not needed when your stories are good, and we tell the entire gamut of creepy stories - ghost stories, haunted locations, murder, the macabre, books bound in human skin; as I like to say, we tell the 'other side' of Boston's history." Haunted Boston Ghost Tours owner, Hillary Kidd

What's Included

  • Dark tales of Boston's gruesome history.
  • 90 Minute Walking Tour
  • Visit several historical and significantly haunted sites!
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drink
  • Transportation
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106 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116, USA

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60 School Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA

Our regular public tours end at the Omni Parker House, about 1 mile away from the starting point of the tour.

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Haunted Boston Ghost Tour

Since 2005, Haunted Boston Ghost Tours has shared the enchanting and chilling tales of Boston's most famous ghosts as well as the areas extensive and rich history. Our 90- minute long walking tour takes you through the historic and haunted streets in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city.Your guide will tell you extraordinary and tragic tales from the founding of Colonial Boston right up to present day. Learn what secrets lay beneath the Boston Common and what untold stories lay within the walls of the Boston Athenaeum. Which historic and well-known hotel is Boston's most haunted?
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Boston Ghost Tours?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Boston Ghost Tours?
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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.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Dark tales of Boston's gruesome history.
  • 90 Minute Walking Tour.
  • Visit several historical and significantly haunted sites!.
  • Distinguished Haunted Boston Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Food and Drink.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Haunted Boston Ghost Tours is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What's Included

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  • Dark tales of Boston's gruesome history.
  • 90 Minute Walking Tour
  • Visit several historical and significantly haunted sites!
  • Distinguished Haunted Boston Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drink
  • Transportation

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 35 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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