Tap start at 10 1/2 Beacon Street and let a GPS-guided narrator lead you past haunted hotels, burial grounds and the Cutler Majestic. A 30–45 minute self-guided walk that blends colonial history, literary lore and urban ghost stories.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A late-autumn dusk pulls a chill through Beacon Hill and the gas lamps throw long shadows across narrow brick sidewalks. Standing at 10 1/2 Beacon Street, you tap start on the WalknTours app and the city shifts: cobbles, footsteps and a voice guide that walks you past hotels, burial grounds and a theater where the boards still remember an audience.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30–45 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic walking ability and balance on uneven pavement
Wildlife
History
The route highlights sites tied to 17th–19th century Boston—burial grounds that hold revolutionary-era figures and literary connections to Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Conservation
This tour keeps visitors on public ways to minimize impact on fragile burial grounds; please avoid touching historic stones and follow posted hours.
Reserve your spot on the The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Use headphones for best audio
Headphones deliver the full layered narration and ambient cues; speakers lose detail in city noise.
Watch your step on cobbles
Segments of Beacon Hill and nearby alleys have uneven stones and steps—wear supportive shoes and slow down.
Respect burial ground hours
Many graveyards and building exteriors can only be viewed from the sidewalk—do not enter closed or restricted areas.
Charge your phone and download the app
Install WalknTours, enter the experience code, and bring a power bank to avoid mid-walk interruptions.
Smartphone with WalknTours app
Required to play the GPS-guided narration and follow turn-by-turn prompts.
In-ear headphones
Improves clarity and immersion while keeping city noise manageable.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for cobblestones, curbs and stairs along the route.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through photo stops and extended exploration.