The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour
This an on demand, smart phone guided haunted walking tour in Boston.
Go to 10 1/2 Beacon Street, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the haunted streets of Boston.
This is best experienced using headphones. Speakers can be used but not recommended.
What makes this tour special?
- You will see over 8 ghostly sites and hear their stories in less than 45 minutes.- -It's on demand, go anytime, at your own pace, all on the WalknTours app.
- Great bang for your buck.
What will you see? The most haunted hotel in New England, The old hanging tree where the last witch of Boston was hung, haunted subway, 2 haunted burial grounds, Nathaniel Hawthornes old haunt, the haunted theater and more.
NOTE: Many of these sites have opening hours. This includes the Granary burial ground and Central Burial ground. Hotels and theaters are closed or limited because of COVID. This tour does not go inside these places, only outside.
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The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour
What's included in The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The tour starts here and you'll hear the story of the ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met. You'll also hear about the scariest book in the world. We do not go inside.
If it's open, you can walk into the Omni Parker Hotel and see the Charles Dickens mirror while looking for the ghost of Tiny Tim.
Granary Burying GroundPass-by Only
We will stop at the Granary Burial Ground and hear about it's revolutionary ghost.
Inclusions
- GPS guided walking tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour starts at the front door of the Boston Athenaeum at 10 1/2 Beacon Street. Here you will hear the story of a ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met and wrote about.
End Points
- The tour ends at one of the most haunted theaters in America, the Cutler Majestic Theater on Tremont street.
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Ticket Redemption
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR For the best experience, follow the instructions below before taking your tour. How it works: Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours Step 2: Register an Account or Login Step 3: Open the " The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Tour " -Scroll down and find "The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Tour ". It's in the green featured box on top. -Open the tour -Click Enter Experience Code -Enter the Experience Code "bostonghosts2021' -Click Apply -Your tour is now unlocked. Feel free to take the tour anytime. There is no time limit on when to use it. Step 4: Go to 10 1/2 Beacon Street, the Boston Athenaeum Go to 10 1/2 Beacon Street, the Boston Athenaeum . This is the start of the tour. Open the WalknTours app, open the "The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Tour" tour and press start experience. -Feel free to put your phone away and follow your guide. -You will be offered "Dig Deeper" extensions. When you hear the prompt, click the green button to extend your story. -If you do go off path the arrow in the app will point in the right direction. After you have completed the tour the "Virtual Walk" version will be unlocked. You are able to take this tour anytime to hear the tour again. Have questions? Email us [email protected] or call us 610-573-8651 and we will walk you through the set up. Thank you for taking our tour! Check out our other great promotions and tours on the WalknTours app and on Trip Advisor.
