Walk a 2.5-mile self-guided audio route through Boston’s oldest streets and graveyards, following narrated accounts of colonial unrest, maritime tragedies and persistent local legends. Download the app ahead of your visit and prepare for 1–2 hours of atmospheric urban history.
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A chill rides off the Charles and into the streets as you step from Boylston and Tremont and follow a voice that knows the city’s darkest corners.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking fitness—suitable for most people who can cover 2–3 miles on pavement with short stops.
Wildlife
History
Boston’s core preserves 17th–19th century urban layers: colonial government buildings, revolutionary sites and cemeteries moved or reorganized during 19th-century urban projects.
Conservation
Historic graveyards are fragile—stick to paths, don’t touch or lean on markers, and avoid leaving trash; many sites rely on local preservation groups.
Reserve your spot on the Boston Haunted History Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you arrive
Redeem your password and download the audio tour over Wi‑Fi or cellular before reaching the start so it works offline on-site.
Bring comfortable, flat shoes
Sidewalks and graveyard paths are uneven; closed-toe flat shoes reduce the risk of trips and twisted ankles.
Use headphones and a portable battery
Headphones make the narration clear amid city noise; carry a battery pack to ensure your phone lasts the full tour.
Be respectful in burial grounds
Stay on paths, avoid leaning on stones, and follow signage—many sites are fragile and culturally sensitive.
Smartphone with the Action Tour Guide app
Runs the audio, maps and offline content—required to play the tour.
In-ear headphones
Improves audio clarity in busy streets and keeps narration private.
Comfortable walking shoes
Flat, supportive shoes handle uneven sidewalks and cemetery paths.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone charged so the GPS-triggered audio won’t cut out mid-route.