True Crime Tour of Boston

4.1 (19 reviews) Boston, USA
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Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Come along on this adults-only tour of some of the locations connected to Boston's criminal past. On this true crime tour of Boston, we will explore everything from serial killers to the Boston Marathon Bombing to tragic family disputes.

What's included

  • Professional and knowledgeable local guide
  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Boston Public Garden
    12m
    The Ether monument in Boston Public Garden tells the tale of the first female serial killer.
  2. Boston Marathon Survivor Memorial
    12m
    Learn about the terror of the days and weeks surrounding the Boston Marathon Bombing and the bravery that it inspired.
  3. Copley Square
    12m
    Discover the horrifying tale of the notorious Craiglist Killer at one of his haunts.
  4. Central Burying Ground
    12m
    Learn about the occasionally macabre history of grave robbing. In the 18th and 19th centuries, cemeteries were frequently raided for less sinister purposes. The truth will be revealed at this graveyard.
  5. Emerson College
    12m
    Learn about the Hitchhiker Killer, a 1970s serial killer who terrorized Boston for 8 months.
  6. Parkman Bandstand
    12m
    The Parkman family, who have an amazing tale of debt and death, inspired the naming of this bandstand.
  7. 12m
    Investigate this location, the scene of a suicide attempt that was the result of intrigue, forgeries, and family strife.
  8. 12m
    View the structure where Charles Ponzi started the fraud that eventually bore his name.
  9. John Adams Courthouse
    12m
    The youngest serial killer in American history was tried in this courthouse.
  10. Massachusetts State House
    12m
    Explore the tragic tale of the woman who, along with three other women, was put to death for violating unfair anti-Quaker laws at the Mary Dyer statue.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your tour guide in front of the George Washington statue in Boston Public Garden. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

End point

The tour ends at the Mary Dyer statue near the Massachusetts State House.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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