The Death and Dying Ghost Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted Boston locations at night
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The Death and Dying Ghost Tour

AN ADULTS-ONLY JOURNEY INTO BOSTON'S DARKEST HISTORY FROM GHOST CITY TOURS

90-Minute Tour
Downtown Boston
Adults Only 16+
Starts: 9 pm
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The Death and Dying Ghost Tour: Overview

9 pm90-Minute Tour
4.8 Rated
Pet-Friendly
Ages 16+

$34.99

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Minimum Age Required

16 years

The Death and Dying Ghost Tour offers a distinctly different experience for those interested in Boston's haunted history. Rated 4.8 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.

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Starting Time

Nightly: 9 pm | 90-Minute Tour

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

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Why Choose the 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.

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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 The Death and Dying Ghost Tour a Walking Tour?

Yes, all tours offered by Ghost City Tours, including the 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?

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Our Guest Services team is here to help 7 days a week from 7 AM to 11:30 PM.

Where does the 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

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Available daily 9am - Midnight

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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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