Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
by Historic Tours Of America
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$92.40Overview
This two-hour Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour begins with a ride on a ghost-themed trolley through the city streets. The tour conductor, portraying a 17th-century grave digger, narrates stories about Boston's dark past and its most sinister characters, including the Boston Strangler. Along the trolley route, participants pass the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. The tour includes two walking stops at historic burial grounds. The first stop is Copp's Hill Burying Ground in the North End, located at the highest point in one of Boston's oldest districts, where Cotton Mather is buried. The second stop is the Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of several American Revolution figures such as John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. The guide explains the significance of the 17th-century gravestone imagery and shares stories about both famous and lesser-known occupants of these graveyards. Comfortable shoes are recommended as about half of the tour involves walking. The tour includes narration by a professional conductor and local taxes. Gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and food or drinks are not included. Children under 6 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Boston
Board a trolley with a guide playing a 17th-century grave digger condemned to eternal damnation. The guide tells stories of Boston's haunted past and the unfortunate souls he encountered. Visitors learn about Boston's dark figures including the Angel of Death and the Boston Strangler. The tour includes walking through two of Boston's oldest burying grounds, explaining the 17th-century imagery and notable occupants. Copp's Hill Burying Ground is on the highest point in the North End, where Cotton Mather is buried. The Granary Burying Ground holds American Revolution heroes like John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. Half the tour is walking, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
120 min
Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
This stop repeats the same details as the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Boston stop, including riding the trolley hosted by the 17th-century grave digger guide. It covers Boston's sinister characters and haunted locations. Walking visits include Copp's Hill Burying Ground with Cotton Mather's tomb and Granary Burying Ground where American Revolution figures are buried. Half the tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are advised.
120 min
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Pass by the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum during the trolley portion of the tour.
Granary Burying Ground
Walk through Granary Burying Ground.
10 min
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Visit Copp's Hill Burying Ground located in the North End atop the highest point in one of Boston's oldest historic districts. This site is the final resting place of Cotton Mather, known for his involvement in the Salem Witch Trials. The visit includes walking to the Granary Burying Ground afterward.
10 min
North End
Hear stories about Boston's most notorious characters such as the Angel of Death and the Boston Strangler. Learn about haunted places in Boston and the meaning of 17th-century burial ground imagery, including both famous and lesser-known occupants.
15 min
Historic Tours of America - Boston
Listen to accounts of Boston's dark figures like the Angel of Death and Boston Strangler. The tour covers haunted locations in the city and includes walking through two of Boston's oldest burial grounds, explaining their imagery and notable occupants.
120 min
Meeting point
Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour boards at the end of the Long Wharf Marriott at 200 Atlantic Avenue. Guests are required to check in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
End point
Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour boards at the end of the Long Wharf Marriott at 200 Atlantic Avenue. Guests are required to check in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
by Historic Tours Of America
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$92.40Overview
This two-hour Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour begins with a ride on a ghost-themed trolley through the city streets. The tour conductor, portraying a 17th-century grave digger, narrates stories about Boston's dark past and its most sinister characters, including the Boston Strangler. Along the trolley route, participants pass the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. The tour includes two walking stops at historic burial grounds. The first stop is Copp's Hill Burying Ground in the North End, located at the highest point in one of Boston's oldest districts, where Cotton Mather is buried. The second stop is the Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of several American Revolution figures such as John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. The guide explains the significance of the 17th-century gravestone imagery and shares stories about both famous and lesser-known occupants of these graveyards. Comfortable shoes are recommended as about half of the tour involves walking. The tour includes narration by a professional conductor and local taxes. Gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and food or drinks are not included. Children under 6 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Boston
Board a trolley with a guide playing a 17th-century grave digger condemned to eternal damnation. The guide tells stories of Boston's haunted past and the unfortunate souls he encountered. Visitors learn about Boston's dark figures including the Angel of Death and the Boston Strangler. The tour includes walking through two of Boston's oldest burying grounds, explaining the 17th-century imagery and notable occupants. Copp's Hill Burying Ground is on the highest point in the North End, where Cotton Mather is buried. The Granary Burying Ground holds American Revolution heroes like John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. Half the tour is walking, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
120 min
Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
This stop repeats the same details as the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Boston stop, including riding the trolley hosted by the 17th-century grave digger guide. It covers Boston's sinister characters and haunted locations. Walking visits include Copp's Hill Burying Ground with Cotton Mather's tomb and Granary Burying Ground where American Revolution figures are buried. Half the tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are advised.
120 min
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Pass by the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum during the trolley portion of the tour.
Granary Burying Ground
Walk through Granary Burying Ground.
10 min
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Visit Copp's Hill Burying Ground located in the North End atop the highest point in one of Boston's oldest historic districts. This site is the final resting place of Cotton Mather, known for his involvement in the Salem Witch Trials. The visit includes walking to the Granary Burying Ground afterward.
10 min
North End
Hear stories about Boston's most notorious characters such as the Angel of Death and the Boston Strangler. Learn about haunted places in Boston and the meaning of 17th-century burial ground imagery, including both famous and lesser-known occupants.
15 min
Historic Tours of America - Boston
Listen to accounts of Boston's dark figures like the Angel of Death and Boston Strangler. The tour covers haunted locations in the city and includes walking through two of Boston's oldest burial grounds, explaining their imagery and notable occupants.
120 min
Meeting point
Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour boards at the end of the Long Wharf Marriott at 200 Atlantic Avenue. Guests are required to check in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
End point
Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour boards at the end of the Long Wharf Marriott at 200 Atlantic Avenue. Guests are required to check in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.