Haunted Boston Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl: Beacon Hill & Graveyards

A costumed guide tells the stories of Boston's dead while you stand in the bars where their ghosts are said to linger.

This 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl takes you through Boston's most haunted neighborhoods (Beacon Hill and around the Granary Burying Ground) with a costumed guide who shares local ghost stories at historic bars and buildings along the way. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Alcohol is available for purchase at each stop, not included in the tour price. Small groups keep the experience intimate as you walk the same streets where the hauntings are rooted in Boston's history.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ghost tour and pub crawl in Boston

• Pass by King's Chapel cemetery
• Hear stories at Granary Burying Ground
• Enjoy drinks at bar across street
• Walk by Beacon Hill neighborhood
• See historic haunted building
• First drinks stop in lobby
• Visit haunted hotel lobby and bar

The experience

A costumed guide meets your group and leads you through the narrow streets of Beacon Hill and past King's Chapel and its adjacent cemetery, where the stories begin. The tour moves between walking segments and bar stops. You'll hear ghost tales about the Granary Burying Ground while standing in the bar across the street, then move on to a historic hotel where the guide reveals which guests never checked out. Each stop is chosen because the hauntings are tied to the place itself, not just nearby.

The 2.5-hour pace mixes walking with sitting. You're not on your feet the entire time. Small groups mean you can actually hear the guide and ask questions without shouting over a crowd. The route stays in walkable neighborhoods, though the operator notes you should have at least a moderate level of fitness for the walking segments. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it.

Bring a valid ID. All guests must be 21 or older. Alcohol is not included in the tour price, so you'll order and pay for drinks at each bar stop. The tour route and which bars you visit are subject to availability, so the exact stops may shift depending on the night. Service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• 2.5-hour guided walking tour with a costumed guide.
• stories of local hauntings and ghosts tied to specific buildings and graveyards.
• visits to several historic Boston bars and pubs where you can order drinks.
• small group experience.
• access to haunted neighborhoods including Beacon Hill and the Granary Burying Ground.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs Friday to Sunday at 19:30, 20:15 and 19:00, from US$ 36.16 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesFriday and Saturday: 19:30 and 20:15Sunday: 19:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 12 · max 4 per booking1 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nightly Spirits

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want ghost stories rooted in actual Boston history and the bars where the hauntings are said to happen: a costumed guide and small groups mean you hear the stories clearly and can linger at each haunted spot instead of rushing through a large crowd.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens at the Granary Burying Ground during this tour?

The guide tells ghost stories about the Granary Burying Ground while you're in the bar across the street, so you hear the history of the cemetery and the hauntings connected to it without leaving your drink.

Is alcohol included in the tour price?

Alcohol is not included. You order and pay for drinks at each bar stop along the way.

How long is the walking part of this tour?

The entire tour is 2.5 hours, which includes both walking segments through Beacon Hill and the neighborhoods and time spent at the bar stops, so it's not continuous walking.

What is the minimum age for this ghost tour?

All guests must be 21 or older and carry a valid ID to participate.

Will the tour visit the same bars every night?

The tour route and drink stops are subject to availability, so the specific bars and order of stops may vary depending on when you book.

Can I bring a service animal on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the ghost tour.