Boston Ghost Tours

One of America's oldest libraries, the Boston Athenaeum harbors more than just books. Visitors report ghostly encounters with former patrons, including the spirit of Nathaniel Hawthorne.

America's oldest public park has witnessed centuries of triumph and tragedy. From witch hangings to Revolutionary War camps, the spirits of the past still walk these historic grounds.

The Great Fire of 1872 left more than physical scars on Boston. The spirits of those who perished in the flames still haunt the downtown streets where the inferno raged.

Boston's colonial burial grounds hold tens of thousands of bodies in spaces designed for a fraction of that number. The dead were stacked, displaced, and built over — and they have never stopped making their presence known.

The Boston Massacre of 1770 left five colonists dead on King Street — and many believe their restless spirits still haunt the cobblestones outside the Old State House where they fell.

This luxury hotel near Faneuil Hall harbors spirits from Boston's colonial past. Guests report ghostly encounters in rooms and hallways throughout this historic property.

This elegant Back Bay restaurant serves more than just fine cuisine. Diners and staff report ghostly encounters with spirits who still enjoy the ambiance of this historic establishment.

This former jail turned luxury hotel still houses inmates from another era. Guests report ghostly encounters with prisoners who continue to serve eternal sentences.

This downtown business hotel harbors restless spirits from its building's troubled past. Guests report encounters with ghostly figures and unexplained phenomena throughout the property.

Boston's second oldest cemetery bears the scars of Revolutionary War desecration. The spirits of those whose graves were violated still seek vengeance against the living.

One of Boston's most beautiful historic theaters, the Cutler Majestic is home to ghostly performers who continue their eternal curtain calls and spectral audience members who never miss a show.

Boston's grand hotel harbors elegant ghosts from the Gilded Age. Spectral guests in period attire still attend phantom galas in this luxury landmark.

The Cradle of Liberty echoes with more than just history. Revolutionary spirits and colonial merchants still occupy this iconic Boston landmark.

This Civil War fortress on Georges Island harbors the famous Lady in Black and the spirits of Confederate prisoners who died far from home.

Tied to Boston's most infamous 19th-century murder, this Beacon Hill house - later the home of Dr. George Parkman's widow and son - is said to be haunted by the doctor himself.

Boston's most famous cemetery holds Revolutionary heroes and countless unmarked graves. The spirits of patriots and paupers alike wander among the ancient headstones.

One of America's oldest taverns is home to spirits of a different kind—the ghosts of patrons and staff who loved this historic establishment so much that death couldn't keep them away.

The legendary meeting place of the Sons of Liberty, the Green Dragon Tavern is haunted by revolutionary spirits who refuse to leave the headquarters where America's independence was born.

Boston's historic hotels offer luxury accommodations and ghostly encounters. From phantom guests to spectral staff, these establishments serve the living and the dead.

America's longest continuously operating hotel harbors centuries of spirits. From its founder to famous guests, the Parker House is Boston's most haunted hotel.

This 1685 colonial mansion in Cambridge harbors centuries of restless spirits. From Revolutionary soldiers to grieving mothers, the dead refuse to leave this historic home.

Boston's oldest cemetery, founded in 1630, overflows with Puritan spirits and colonial ghosts. The disturbed graves beneath King's Chapel ensure the dead never rest.

In the heart of Faneuil Hall, Ned Devine's Irish Pub serves both the living and the dead, with ghostly patrons from Boston's past still frequenting this historic gathering place.

America's oldest restaurant has been serving seafood since 1826, but its ghostly patrons have been dining here much longer. Revolutionary spirits still gather at this historic establishment.

This Cold War heavy cruiser harbors the spirits of sailors who never left their posts. The 'Sea Witch' lives up to her nickname with ghostly crew members still on duty.

This Revolutionary War-era tavern still hosts its original patrons. A tavern said to have welcomed George Washington remains haunted, people say, by patriots who never stopped celebrating independence.