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 discus...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walking tour of Boston.
This is a walking tour, there is no transportation provided.
Gratuities are not included, though very welcome!
Meeting Points
Departure
55 Union St
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.
Return
Bova's Bakery
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 discus...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walking tour of Boston.
This is a walking tour, there is no transportation provided.
Gratuities are not included, though very welcome!
Meeting Points
Departure
55 Union St
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.
Return
Bova's Bakery
Itinerary
1
Government 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.
15 minutes
2
West 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.
30 minutes
3
Brinks 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.
5 minutes
4
Great Molasses Flood Plaque
Site of one of the most bizarre industrial accidents in American history. Fact truly is stranger than fiction.
5 minutes
5
Copp'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.
5 minutes
6
North 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.
