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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Boston

4.8 (6)
Boston, US
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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Boston

4.8 (6)
Boston, US
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Experience the eerie and mysterious side of Boston with our Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour. This unique tour takes you on a spine-chilling adventure through the spooky streets of Boston, guided by your smartphone. Simply press play and let the haunting narration, theatre-like storytelling, and spine-tingling music transport you to another world. With 1 purchase, you can use the tour on up to 4 smartphones, making it perfect for groups or families. This contactless and social distance-friendly tour allows you to go at your own pace, any time you want. Listen on headphones or earbuds for a fully immersive experience, or use Bluetooth speakers or your phone's speaker. Discover the dark history and ghostly tales of Boston, from the ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met to the spirits haunting the Boston Common. This adventure is not to be missed, and at a fraction of the cost of other tours, it's a great bang for your buck. Please note that the tour does not enter any buildings or burial grounds, but the spooky atmosphere is certain to send shivers down your spine.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Not Included
  • 30 minutes - 45 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • & Audio GuidedSelf Guided Experience
  • Spooky narration and theatrical experience
  • Go at your own pace
  • Contactless and social distance friendly
  • Great value for money
  • Explore haunted sites and hear ghost stories
  • After your tour you can listen again to each story on the app
  • Self-guided Smartphone walking tour on our app

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Introduction

Step into the eerie world of the supernatural with the Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Boston. This unique and thrilling experience takes you through the spooky streets of Boston, guided by your smartphone. Simply download our walking tour app, go to 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play, and let the adventure begin. With a combination of spooky narration, theatrical craftsmanship, and haunting music, this tour is unlike anything you've experienced before. Plus, one purchase is valid for up to four smartphones, making it the perfect activity for friends, families, or solo adventurers.

What to expect?

During this self-guided tour, you can expect a spine-chilling journey that lasts around 30 to 45 minutes. The tour begins at the Boston Athenaeum, where you'll be introduced to the ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met and wrote about. From there, you'll embark on a series of steps that will take you through eerie locations and share stories of spirits, witches, and haunted theaters. While the tour does not go inside buildings or burial grounds, it offers a thrilling adventure that can be enjoyed at your own pace. Get ready to be immersed in the dark side of Boston's history and encounter the supernatural.

Who is this for?

This self-guided tour is perfect for anyone with an interest in the supernatural, history, or simply seeking a unique and thrilling experience. Whether you're a local looking to discover the hidden secrets of your city or a visitor wanting to delve into Boston's haunted past, this tour is designed to captivate and intrigue. It's suitable for all age groups and can be enjoyed individually, with friends, or as a family activity. So, grab your smartphone and get ready to unlock the mysteries of Boston's ghostly tales.

Why book this?

What sets this tour apart from others is the immersive and theatrical nature of the narration. This is not your typical fact-dumping tour, but rather a thrilling adventure that will send shivers down your spine. The spooky narrator will transport you to a different world with their captivating storytelling. Additionally, the flexibility of a self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace and schedule. Plus, with one purchase valid for up to four smartphones, it's a great value for money. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a seeker of paranormal encounters, this tour promises a unique and unforgettable experience.

Good to know

While taking this self-guided tour, it's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere. However, you can also choose to listen on a Bluetooth speaker or your phone's speaker. It's important to note that the tour does not go inside buildings or burial grounds, as they have specific operating hours. The tour is guided by the outside gates only. Be prepared to explore the streets of Boston and soak in the ghostly ambiance. Make sure to download the walking tour app in advance and bring your fully charged smartphone for an uninterrupted supernatural adventure.

Reviews

Reviews from previous participants reflect their excitement and satisfaction with this self-guided ghost walking tour. One visitor commented that the spooky narration brought the stories to life in a way that gave them chills throughout the entire tour. Another praised the tour for providing an entertaining and immersive experience that was both educational and thrilling. Overall, the reviews highlight the tour's captivating storytelling, unique atmosphere, and its ability to transport participants to a different realm. If you're ready to experience Boston's haunted history, this self-guided smartphone tour is a must-book adventure.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Your Itinerary

Boston Athenaeum

The tour starts here and you'll hear the story of the ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met. You'll also hear about the scariest book in the world. We do not go inside.

Admission Not Included

Omni Parker House

(Pass by)

You will see it from the inside. It's closed for COVID

Granary Burying Ground

(Pass by)

We will see it from the outside. We can not go in at night. If you go from 9am to 4pm it's open, but our tour does not go in.

Boston Common

The tour goes into the Boston common and will visit it's many spirits of the night.

The Great Elm

The tour stops at the great elm, also known as the hanging tree, and hears the story of the last witch hung in Boston.

Central Burying Ground

(Pass by)

We do not go in. This is closed, and open sometimes from 9am to 4pm, but our tour only walks around the outside gates. The site of mass burials and the burial ground of the pour and unknown. We will hear the story of resurrection men, ghosts and a little girl that sticks around.

Subway

We will go underground and search for the ghosts of the Red Coats that haunt the underground.

Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College

(Pass by)

We do not go in. This is closed for COVID and it's a theater. We only stand outside and hear the ghost stories. The tour ends at one of the most haunted theaters in the USA, the Cutler Majestic. We do not enter.

Reviews

(6)

4.8 (6)

Bruce P

Company was very helpful and responsive, on some early issues logging in. However, because of other situations my phone battery was pretty low when starting the tour, and this tour EATS the battery life. So my phone died, before the end of the tour. Plus honetly it was kind of hard to follow where to go and my phone kept turning down the volume to save battery I guess so hard to hear. But even still I think it would have been hard to follow on where we were supposed to go. I know the arrow points you the direction, but if hands free how is it supposed to do that. Plus, honestly just was confusing. I think it might have provided so me good information or tour but it was difficult. However, I think if we had a fully charged phone we might have had a more enjoyable experience. Tried to hear the end of the tour once we got back to the hotel and was plugged in for charging. But that is not allowed you have to be at the location to hear the tour. So anyway, well worth the purchase price but for us it did not work out. We also wanted to go in the night and the dark which also made it hard to see where we were supposed to go.

684JohnL684

My schedule didn’t allow me to take a ghost tour in the evening but I was very interested in learning the stories anyway. WalknTours to the rescue. I took the tour during the day and it was great. Another bonus of a daytime tour was that the Central Burying Ground is open during daylight hours so I was able to enter (not possible on an evening tour). I actually did the tour back-to-back with the Underground Railroad tour so it made for a fun and educational day around Boston. Another great thing about the tour is you can “relisten” to it after the tour is over. I couldn’t remember one fact that was told at the Athenaeum, so a quick “replay” refreshed my memory. I’ll look for WalknTours in other cities when I travel.

Phillip_P

Bring a portable speaker would be my recommendation but otherwise a nice time with family. Can be done in daytime and I think would be just as enjoyable but probably louder with the city daytime activity.

W5181WSvictoriat

Awesome! My boyfriend and i visited from Philly and enjoyed it very much. It was well done and very informative. We actually wished there was one in Philly!

Hadassah_L

My family had a great time! It wasn’t actually scary for my kids ( which is probably good!) but we had a great time walking around and listening to it. I would recommend doing it before it’s fully dark, because one of the parks we walked through was perfect in the early evening, but at night is actually scary with sketchy people dealing drugs, etc.

204carolynn

Sometimes tricky to navigate where they were leading is, but overall well done and interesting info. It was our first self- guided tour and definitely better they trying to entertain ourselves on our own and way cheaper than in person..
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-18 03:01