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Overview
Come along on this adults-only tour of some of the locations connected to Boston's criminal past. On this true crime tour of Boston, we will explore everything from serial killers to the Boston Marathon Bombing to tragic family disputes.
Description
Stop At: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
The Ether monument in Boston Public Garden tells the tale of the first female serial killer.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Boston Marathon Survivor Memorial, 671 Boylston St, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Learn about the terror of the days and weeks surrounding the Boston Marathon Bombing and the bravery that it inspired.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Copley Square, 560 Boylston St, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Discover the horrifying tale of the notorious Craiglist Killer at one of his haunts.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Central Burying Ground, Boylston Street, Between Tremont and Church Streets on Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Learn about the occasionally macabre history of grave robbing. In the 18th and 19th centuries, cemeteries were frequently raided for less sinister purposes. The truth will be revealed at this graveyard.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Emerson College, 180 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Learn about the Hitchhiker Killer, a 1970s serial killer who terrorized Boston for 8 months.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Parkman Bandstand, Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
The Parkman family, who have an amazing tale of debt and death, inspired the naming of this bandstand.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Boston Common Frog Pond, 38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Investigate this location, the scene of a suicide attempt that was the result of intrigue, forgeries, and family strife.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: 27 School St, 27 School St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
View the structure where Charles Ponzi started the fraud that eventually bore his name.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: John Adams Courthouse, 1 Pemberton Sq, off the Freedom Trail, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
The youngest serial killer in American history was tried in this courthouse.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts 02133
Explore the tragic tale of the woman who, along with three other women, was put to death for violating unfair anti-Quaker laws at the Mary Dyer statue.
Duration: 12 minutes
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 2 hours (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 03:00 PM
- Return Details:
Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133, USA
What's Included
- Professional and knowledgeable local guide
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Food and drink
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- 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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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- 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.