The Death and Dying Ghost Tour
AN ADULTS-ONLY JOURNEY INTO BOSTON'S DARKEST HISTORY FROM GHOST CITY TOURS
The Death and Dying Ghost Tour: Overview
$34.99
Per person
16 years
The Death and Dying Ghost Tour offers a distinctly different experience for those interested in Boston's haunted history. Rated 4.9 stars and attended by thousands of guests, this tour is designed for mature audiences seeking a deeper understanding of how colonial Boston approached death, dying, and the afterlife.
With mature themes, unfiltered storytelling, and no kids allowed, this tour is strictly for guests 16 and up. It's not just spooky. It's unsettling, raw, and historically grounded in the way death shaped daily life for early Bostonians. You'll explore how people prepared for death, how the dead were mourned, and why many of their spirits never moved on.
While ghost stories are a key part of the experience, this tour takes a historical approach to the rituals, beliefs, and practices surrounding death in early America, exploring how these customs shaped both the living and the spirits they left behind. Through visits to historically significant sites, participants will gain insight into how fear, superstition, and religion influenced colonial attitudes toward mortality.
Starting Time
Nightly: 9 pm | 90-Minute Tour
(Varies by Night)
Adults Only Ghost Tour
This tour is for ages 16 and older only
Pet Policy
This is a pet-friendly Ghost Tour
Alcohol Policy
You may NOT bring your alcoholic drinks on this Ghost Tour
Tour Profile
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The details
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Stroller-friendly
- ✓ Service animals welcome
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Featured Haunted Locations
Explore the spine-chilling locations you'll visit on this unforgettable ghost tour
Not all stops are guaranteed on all nights.
Other Haunted Stops on This Tour
Omni Parker House
America's Longest Continuously Operating Hotel
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.
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Boston's First Cemetery Still Echoes with the Dead
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.
Boston Common
America's Oldest Public Park Harbors Dark Secrets
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.
Plus many more spine-chilling locations and untold stories
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Why Choose The Death and Dying Ghost Tour?
The Death and Dying Tour explores the deeply human, and deeply haunting, connection between life and loss in early America. It's a ghost tour for people who want to go deeper, who appreciate rich history, and who aren't afraid to get a little uncomfortable along the way. Book your tickets today for an unforgettable journey through Boston's darker past. It's spooky. It's smart. It's a night you'll never forget.
Highly Rated by Guests
Tens of Thousands have joined us for this unique perspective on Boston's past and described it as one of the most memorable tours they've ever taken.
Ghosts, Graves & Grim Realities
Learn how disease, violence, superstition, and mortality shaped the haunted streets of Boston's past.
A Colonial City Built on the Bones of the Dead
Walk through historic burial grounds and hear the eerie stories of spirits that still linger in Boston's oldest corners.
A Tour That Lingers With You
You may leave this tour looking at your own mortality, and Boston's ghosts, a little differently.
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The Death and Dying Ghost Tour FAQ
Everything you need to know before you go
Is the Death and Dying Tour appropriate for children?
No, the Death and Dying Ghost Tour is strictly for guests 16 years of age and older. The tour features mature themes, graphic historical accounts, and discussions of death, disease, and mortality that are not suitable for children.
When does the Death and Dying Tour run?
The Death and Dying Tour runs nightly at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM from March 1st through November 30th. Due to Boston's harsh winter weather, this tour is not available December through February.
How long is the Death and Dying tour?
The tour lasts 90 minutes and covers approximately 1 mile through historic downtown Boston. We visit burial grounds and locations tied to Boston's darkest history.
What makes this tour different from the family-friendly ghost tour?
This tour takes a deeper, more unflinching look at how colonial Boston dealt with death, disease, and dying. It explores burial rituals, colonial attitudes toward mortality, and the darker aspects of Boston's history with mature, unfiltered storytelling.
Are pets allowed on the tour?
Yes! Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on the Death and Dying Tour.
Where does the tour meet?
We meet at 24 Beacon Street in front of the Massachusetts State House gate. Your tour guide will be easily visible at this location.
Is The Death and Dying Ghost Tour a Walking Tour?
Yes, all tours offered by Ghost City Tours, including The Death and Dying Ghost Tour is a walking Ghost Tour. Don't worry, our tours are only about a mile in length and you'll have plenty of chances to sit and enjoy the stories along the way. Why be crammed into a Trolley, next to people you don't know, when you can experience our haunted locations as they were meant to be experienced?
Still Have Questions?
Our Guest Services team is here to help 7 days a week from 7 AM to 11:30 PM.
Where does The Death and Dying Ghost Tour start?
Easy to find, plenty of parking, and right in the heart of Boston
Meeting Point
24 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
The Death and Dying Ghost Tour starts at 24 Beacon Street, in front of the Massachusetts State House gate. Your Tour Guide will be easily visible.
Parking Information
If you've been to Boston before, you know parking can be very hard to find. If you haven't been, you'll find that out. We recommend that you grab an Uber or pedicab to meet us. It'll save you a big hassle of trying to find parking.
Pro Tip
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find parking and meet your tour guide
Need Help Finding Us?
If you get lost or need directions, we're here to help!
Call 855-999-0491Available daily 9am - Midnight
Your ticket confirmation email includes:
- •Detailed map and directions
- •Parking recommendations
- •Meeting point photos
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Our Money Back Guarantee applies only if you complete the tour in full. We're happy to reschedule your tour at no cost. If you miss your tour, we'll issue a raincheck valid in any of our cities. Refunds will not be given for no-shows, early departures, or inability to attend. We do not give refunds due to the scariness level of the tours. You must notify us within 24 hours of your Tour otherwise your claim will be dismissed.
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