Boston Underground Ghost Walking Tour: Gravestones & Gunpowder
by Boston Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
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This one-hour walking tour covers about one mile through Boston’s historic district, focusing on underground sites, gravestones, and gunpowder-related locations connected to the city’s haunted past. The tour begins at the Omni Parker House, one of Boston’s oldest hotels, where guests have reported encounters with the spirit of the hotel’s founder, Harvey Parker. From there, the route continues to the Old Granary Burial Ground, a historic cemetery with gravestones of Revolutionary War figures, where visitors have seen strange orbs and shadowy figures. The tour proceeds to Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, known for its history of public hangings and duels, with ghost stories involving misty apparitions and disembodied voices. Other stops include the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, noted for reports of mysterious sounds and shadowy figures; the Massachusetts State House, where spirits linked to the Revolutionary War are said to roam; and the Boston Athenaeum library, which has accounts of ghostly figures near a portrait of George Washington. The John Adams Courthouse is also visited, with reported echoes of past trials and ghostly presences. The tour concludes at King’s Chapel cemetery, one of Boston’s oldest burial grounds dating back to 1630, where sightings of a "Black Minister" spirit have been reported. Throughout the tour, a professional guide shares documented accounts of hauntings and true historical events connected to each location. The tour includes walking on cobblestone streets and underground passageways where applicable, but does not provide food, drink, or motorized transportation. Participants should be prepared for outdoor walking and uneven surfaces.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Omni Parker House
The tour begins at the Omni Parker House, one of Boston’s oldest hotels. Guests and staff have reported ghostly encounters, including the spirit of Harvey Parker, the hotel’s founder, who is said to still roam the halls.
Old Granary Burial Ground
This cemetery holds the graves of many notable figures from the American Revolution. Visitors have noticed strange lights, shadow figures, and a feeling of being watched among the old tombstones.
Boston Common
Known as America’s oldest public park, Boston Common has a history of public executions and duels. The site is said to be haunted by the ghosts of those who were hanged or killed here, with sightings of misty shapes and unexplained voices.
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul
This church, active since the early 1800s, is reported to have mysterious sounds and shadowy figures. Some believe spirits of former worshippers return here after death.
Massachusetts State House
Overlooking Boston Common, the State House has a haunted reputation linked to its Revolutionary War past. Workers have reported ghostly footsteps and cold spots in the building.
Boston Athenaeum
This historic library is noted for ghost sightings among its book collections. Some visitors feel watched near the portrait of George Washington, which is said to be haunted by a former librarian.
John Adams Courthouse
The courthouse has a history of legal trials and is rumored to be haunted by spirits connected to those events. Visitors have reported eerie presences in the courtrooms.
King’s Chapel Cemetery
One of Boston’s oldest churches, King’s Chapel includes a burial ground dating back to 1630. The cemetery is believed to be haunted by restless spirits, including a figure known as the "Black Minister" seen at dusk.
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you across the street from the Dunkin' Donuts at the entrance to the Boston Commons near the Visitors Center. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
End point
Our guide will meet you across the street from the Dunkin' Donuts at the entrance to the Boston Commons near the Visitors Center. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Boston Underground Ghost Walking Tour: Gravestones & Gunpowder
by Boston Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
Choose from 2 available options
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.$52Overview
This one-hour walking tour covers about one mile through Boston’s historic district, focusing on underground sites, gravestones, and gunpowder-related locations connected to the city’s haunted past. The tour begins at the Omni Parker House, one of Boston’s oldest hotels, where guests have reported encounters with the spirit of the hotel’s founder, Harvey Parker. From there, the route continues to the Old Granary Burial Ground, a historic cemetery with gravestones of Revolutionary War figures, where visitors have seen strange orbs and shadowy figures. The tour proceeds to Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, known for its history of public hangings and duels, with ghost stories involving misty apparitions and disembodied voices. Other stops include the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, noted for reports of mysterious sounds and shadowy figures; the Massachusetts State House, where spirits linked to the Revolutionary War are said to roam; and the Boston Athenaeum library, which has accounts of ghostly figures near a portrait of George Washington. The John Adams Courthouse is also visited, with reported echoes of past trials and ghostly presences. The tour concludes at King’s Chapel cemetery, one of Boston’s oldest burial grounds dating back to 1630, where sightings of a "Black Minister" spirit have been reported. Throughout the tour, a professional guide shares documented accounts of hauntings and true historical events connected to each location. The tour includes walking on cobblestone streets and underground passageways where applicable, but does not provide food, drink, or motorized transportation. Participants should be prepared for outdoor walking and uneven surfaces.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Omni Parker House
The tour begins at the Omni Parker House, one of Boston’s oldest hotels. Guests and staff have reported ghostly encounters, including the spirit of Harvey Parker, the hotel’s founder, who is said to still roam the halls.
Old Granary Burial Ground
This cemetery holds the graves of many notable figures from the American Revolution. Visitors have noticed strange lights, shadow figures, and a feeling of being watched among the old tombstones.
Boston Common
Known as America’s oldest public park, Boston Common has a history of public executions and duels. The site is said to be haunted by the ghosts of those who were hanged or killed here, with sightings of misty shapes and unexplained voices.
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul
This church, active since the early 1800s, is reported to have mysterious sounds and shadowy figures. Some believe spirits of former worshippers return here after death.
Massachusetts State House
Overlooking Boston Common, the State House has a haunted reputation linked to its Revolutionary War past. Workers have reported ghostly footsteps and cold spots in the building.
Boston Athenaeum
This historic library is noted for ghost sightings among its book collections. Some visitors feel watched near the portrait of George Washington, which is said to be haunted by a former librarian.
John Adams Courthouse
The courthouse has a history of legal trials and is rumored to be haunted by spirits connected to those events. Visitors have reported eerie presences in the courtrooms.
King’s Chapel Cemetery
One of Boston’s oldest churches, King’s Chapel includes a burial ground dating back to 1630. The cemetery is believed to be haunted by restless spirits, including a figure known as the "Black Minister" seen at dusk.
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you across the street from the Dunkin' Donuts at the entrance to the Boston Commons near the Visitors Center. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
End point
Our guide will meet you across the street from the Dunkin' Donuts at the entrance to the Boston Commons near the Visitors Center. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.