Underground Boston Ghost Tours: Gravestones & Gunpowder

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1. Start the tour at one of Boston's oldest hotels, the Omni Parker House is steeped in haunted history. Guests and staff have reported eerie encounters, including the lingering presence of the hotel's founder, Harvey Parker, who is said to roam the halls, ensuring his guests are well cared for—even from beyond the grave.

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2. This historic cemetery is the final resting place of many famous figures from the American Revolution. Among the ancient tombstones, visitors have reported strange orbs, shadowy figures, and the unsettling feeling of being watched, as the spirits of the past seem to linger in this sacred ground.

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3. As America's oldest public park, Boston Common has a dark past that includes public hangings and duels. The ghostly apparitions of those executed here are said to wander the grounds at night, with sightings of misty figures and disembodied voices adding to the park's eerie atmosphere.

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4. This historic church has been a site of worship since the early 1800s, but it's also known for its spectral visitors. Mysterious sounds and shadowy figures have been reported, with some believing the spirits of former parishioners remain, drawn back to the church in death.

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5. Overlooking Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House has a haunted reputation tied to its Revolutionary War history. Some say the spirits of soldiers and politicians roam the halls, with ghostly footsteps and unexplained cold spots felt by those who work late into the night.

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6. This historic library is home to more than just rare books. Visitors have reported seeing ghostly figures among the stacks and feeling an unshakable sense of being watched, particularly near the portrait of George Washington, which is rumored to be haunted by a former librarian.

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7. The John Adams Courthouse, steeped in legal history, is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of those who faced justice within its walls. Echoes of past trials and ghostly apparitions have been reported, with some visitors feeling an eerie presence in the courtrooms.

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8. King's Chapel is one of Boston's oldest churches, with a burial ground that dates back to 1630. The cemetery is said to be haunted by restless spirits, including a mysterious "Black Minister" who is occasionally seen wandering among the gravestones at dusk.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Boston

• Its from-price is 74% below the median of the 476 experiences we list in Boston.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 46 of 476.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Boston

Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is a compact harbour city of colonial history, red-brick streets, universities and seafood on the New England coast.

Boston was founded in 1630 and played a central part in the American Revolution, and its Freedom Trail, a red line on the pavement, links sixteen sites across the old centre, from Boston Common to Charlestown. Beacon Hill has gas lamps, cobbled streets and brick row houses, while the North End, the old Italian quarter, has the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House.

Top-ranked sights in Boston: Boston North End, Boston Old State House, Massachusetts State House.

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