Ghosts And Gravestones Trolley

Ride a trolley through Boston on a 2 hour ghosts and gravestones tour. Travel between stops while the tour covers ghost stories and gravestones along the way. Prices start from $46.

Overview

The Trolley of the Doomed is the vehicle for this two-hour "frightseeing" ride through Boston, and the name sets the tone. A costumed host narrates as the trolley roams the city's haunted streets and burial grounds, mixing ghost stories with the real history behind each stop. The tour boards at the end of the Long Wharf Marriott at 200 Atlantic Avenue and finishes back at the same spot.

The route passes the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum without stopping, then makes its way to two burying grounds and the North End. Granary Burying Ground and Copp's Hill Burying Ground each get about ten minutes on foot, with roughly fifteen minutes in the North End. Reviewers often mention the graveyard stops as a highlight of the tour.

The tone is more playful than terrifying. Several travellers describe the guides as funny and knowledgeable, and one reviewer found it not too scary and fine for older kids. It suits adults and older children who want an entertaining evening overview of Boston's darker past, and it works for visitors who prefer a mix of riding and short walks.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check in at Long WharfBoard at the end of the Long Wharf Marriott, 200 Atlantic Avenue. The listing asks guests to check in ahead of the scheduled departure time.
2. Ride the trolleyThe Trolley of the Doomed sets off through Boston's haunted streets with a costumed host narrating. The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is passed by without a stop.
3. Granary Burying GroundA 10-minute stop on foot at this free burying ground, with stories from the guide.
4. Copp's Hill Burying GroundAnother 10-minute walking stop, free to enter.
5. North EndRoughly 15 minutes spent in the North End neighborhood, continuing the storytelling on foot.
6. Return to startThe trolley brings the group back to the meeting point at 200 Atlantic Avenue to end the tour.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the evening, from check-in timing to what the walking involves.

• Arrive early. The listing asks guests to check in well before departure, and early check-in is described as important for this experience. Aim to be at the boarding point with time to spare.
• Wear sturdy shoes. The tour mixes riding with walking, and the stops take place after dark. One traveller advised being careful walking in the cemeteries once it is dark. Comfortable shoes with good grip are a sensible choice.
• Bring a phone number. When booking, the listing asks for a local Boston hotel phone number or a cell phone number you can be reached on, for contact purposes only. Have one ready before you complete the booking.
• Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 20 travellers, so it is a shared group experience rather than a private one. Reviewers describe guides who work to keep the stories entertaining.
• Scare level. One reviewer described the tour as not too scary and fine for older kids.
• Weather and timing. The tour runs at night and involves outdoor stops, so dress for the weather. Gratuities are not included, and food and drinks are not provided.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are allowed, and children under 6 cannot come along. One reviewer mentioned a large hill on part of the walk and advised care in the dark cemeteries. The listing also notes confirmation can take up to 48 hours, subject to availability.

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