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Ghosts & Gravestones Tour

Departs near Long Wharf, 200 Atlantic Ave · Boston, MA

Why you should go…

After dark, Boston's 400 years of history get considerably spookier. Costumed gravedigger guides pilot the Trolley of the Doomed past haunted hotels and into centuries-old burying grounds, spinning tales of plagues, pirates, and the city's most notorious ghosts. Deliciously campy, genuinely historical, and the most fun you can have in a graveyard.

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  • #nighttime
  • #trolley
  • #spooky
  • #storytelling

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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