Boston After Dark Walking Tour
from $35.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Meet Boston, after dark. The real Boston. The Boston of terrifying serial killers, infamous gangsters, urban legends, bizarre industrial accidents, unsolved crimes, ghost stories, and other extraordinary tales. Led by a Boston local, this is Boston like you’ve never seen it.
Our tour is capped to 15 guests so you are part of a conversation, not a lecture!
This 2 hour/1.7 mile walking tour takes you through two of Boston’s most notorious neighborhoods; the North End and the West End. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
This is not a kid-friendly tour. Children under 13 are not allowed, and parental discretion is advised for those 13 and up. This tour contains foul language, and discussions of death and violence. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are responsible for their own and their children’s behavior.
This tour will run in light rain. We will cancel for unsafe or unpleasant weather conditions. Tour requires at least two guests to operate.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
We will meet at the black awning in between the two striped awnings of the Bell In Hand. Your guide will be wearing either a Boston After Dark shirt/sweatshirt or a Wicked Good Boston Tours shirt/sweatshirt.
Itinerary
- 1Government Center
The famous, or, infamous Scollay Square. Boston's original "red light district" and home to some of the wildest places and stories in Boston's history.
- 2West End
Wander the streets of the historic West End of Boston and hear about tales of female serial killers, Boston's most famous gangster, and the harrowing tale of the murder of a pregnant woman that set racial tensions ablaze.
- 3Brinks Job Building
A wild tale of the heist that at the time was considered the largest robbery in the history of the United States, and went unsolved for six years.
- 4Great Molasses Flood Plaque
Site of one of the most bizarre industrial accidents in American history. Fact truly is stranger than fiction.
- 5Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Well known as one of Boston's most haunted locations, you'll hear why, and all about who haunts this spooky, historic cemetery.
- 6North End
Walk through the North End, home to Italian immigrants throughout Boston's history, and well known to be the place to get some of the best food you've ever had. Hear about the history of this unique neighborhood, including the brave women who lived here during World War 2, and the dangerous mobsters who roamed these streets.
What's included
- Guided walking tour of Boston.
Not included
- This is a walking tour, there is no transportation provided.
- Gratuities are not included, though very welcome!
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. This is a walking tour that covers about 1.3 miles on occasionally uneven terrain (cobblestones, some hills, some stairs)
