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.
Adults-Only (Ages 16+) - Featuring mature themes, dark history, and strong language, this is not your typical ghost tour, and it's definitely not for kids.
Highly Rated by Guests - 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.
We're so sure you'll love our Death and Dying Tour, we'll give you your money back if you don't
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.
Ages 16+: $34.99
Nightly: 9 pm | A 90-Minute Tour
The Death and Dying Tour is for guests ages 16 years of age or older
This is a pet-friendly Ghost Tour
Boston's laws prohibit you from carrying alcohol on this tour
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It is only natural that a ghost tour about death and dying should include a graveyard or two, right? On the Death and Dying Ghost Tour, we'll make a stop at the gates of King's Chapel Burying Grounds. These grounds are rumored to be one of the most haunted places in all of Boston.
While on the Death and Dying in Boston Tour, keep your eyes open when we get to King's Chapel. While it is absolutely unpredictable, there are times when people on our Ghost Tours see an apparition moving through the tombstones.
The Death and Dying Ghost Tour is not only the only ghost tour in Boston meant for adults only. It is also the most unique. We use Boston's haunted locations to tell the story of death in colonial America. If you're looking for an amazing, thought-provoking Ghost Tour, this is the one you want.
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Here at Ghost City Tours, we take a lot of pride in offering the best ghost tours in the World. Part of that is ensuring we match you up with the perfect ghost tour for you. So, how do you know if the Death and Dying Ghost Tour is the right ghost tour for you?
First, you'd have to be okay with mature language, topics, and themes. Since this is an adults-only tour, we dive into topics and use language that some people might find unsettling. Second, you'd have to be okay with having the thought of death in your head for 90 minutes. We talk about it a lot. Third, you'd have to be comfortable visiting some very haunted locations - like the ones listed below!
One of Boston's many haunted cemeteries - we mean burial grounds - King's Chapel is a history lover's dream. It's also said to be haunted by some of its permanent residents. We put together an article on the history and hauntings at King's Chapel.
Learn More about the Ghosts of King's Chapel
A running theme on the Death and Dying Tour is, well, death and the afterlife. Boston Common was once a mass burial spot. Your Tour Guide will take you to where these mass burials took place. You'll hear the uncomfortable truth about what happens to the poor when they die - and why that may help explain some of the ghosts often seen in the Boston Common.
Read more about the history and ghosts at Boston Common
The Death and Dying Tour visits 6-8 of Boston's most haunted locations every night. You'll see the above locations, hear their stories, and many more!
Starting Locations
The Death and Dying Ghost Tour starts at 24 Beacon Street, in front of the Massachusetts State House gate.
If you need directions or get lost, you have a map in your Ticket Confirmation email. You can also call our office at 855-999-0491, and we'll get you to the right place!
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.
Free Rescheduling if your plans change
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