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Get to know about Boston’s haunted past and explore at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour. Use the app on your phone and your headphones to learn about Boston’s historical ghost stories and visit a variety of sites whenever you choose to go. Spend more time at places that are interesting for you.

Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratical government. Tour the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to learn about the maritime history of the area. Break for lunch in America's oldest tavern or restaurant. Back in Boston, hear about how the area was first settled and grew into the city it is today. Drive through all of Boston's historical landmarks, listening to stories about the city! Take a walk through Little Italy, visiting locations of key events in the American Revolution.

This tour is the perfect introduction to Boston’s Revolutionary history! Visit some of the key sites along the world-famous Freedom Trail in this engaging, one-hour guided walking tour. Journey into the past as you hear stories about events that took place in the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, King’s Chapel and the Old South Meeting House. Learn about the diverse people, places and events that started a revolution. The people of colonial Boston were ordinary people. Shaped by the times that they lived in, they rose to the cause, and achieved extraordinary things!

Come along on this adults-only tour of some of the locations connected to Boston's criminal past. On this true crime tour of Boston, we will explore everything from serial killers to the Boston Marathon Bombing to tragic family disputes.

Dive into New England history with this tour combo of Salem and the Boston Freedom Trail. In Salem, uncover the truth behind the Witch Trials. Relive the panic which seized this colonial town. Learn about the victims and why they were accused. Explore this historic town, admire its preserved architecture, and unearth all its dark secrets. Then, walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers on Boston’s Freedom Trail. History comes alive with this gripping retelling of the fight for independence! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This tour doesn’t include entrance to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Come join us on a journey through the shadowy streets of Boston, where the ghosts of the past still roam. As we make our way through the Central Burying Ground, we’ll hear tales of the spirits that are said to haunt this historic cemetery. We’ll then visit the Boston Athenaeum, where the ghostly presence of former patrons is still felt to this day. And as we explore the Granary Burying Ground, we’ll uncover the supernatural occurrences that have been reported there. We’ll also visit the Omni Parker House, where the ghosts of former guests are rumored to still haunt the halls. Finally, we’ll end our tour at the King’s Chapel Burying Ground, where the spirits of the city’s founding fathers still rest. Are you ready to come face to face with the unknown on this night tour? Join us and find out.

This tour from Boston to the North Shore is the perfect day trip, customized for your group! As we journey up the Atlantic Coast, we can stop at any location for exploration on foot. We’ll start with a Salem tour, delving into this town’s complex past, passing by the Salem Witch Museum and House of Seven Gables. Among the top things to do in Salem: visit a cemetery with notable burials and connections to the Salem Witch Trials. Other fascinating places in Massachusetts include Rockport and Gloucester, known for picturesque lighthouses, and Marblehead, boasting charming houses along a rocky coastline. Discover the beauty and art scene of a hidden gem, Bearskin Neck, and see the most-painted building in the U.S., the Motif No. 1 fishing shack! In Manchester-by-the-Sea, you’ll find serene beaches and upscale boutiques, and in Beverly, beautifully preserved colonial architecture. From haunting history to coastal splendor, this tour promises to capture the essence of the North Shore.