True Crime Tour of Boston

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.

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What To Expect

Boston Public Garden

The Ether monument in Boston Public Garden tells the tale of the first female serial killer.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Marathon Survivor Memorial

Learn about the terror of the days and weeks surrounding the Boston Marathon Bombing and the bravery that it inspired.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Copley Square

Discover the horrifying tale of the notorious Craiglist Killer at one of his haunts.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Burying Ground

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.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Emerson College

Learn about the Hitchhiker Killer, a 1970s serial killer who terrorized Boston for 8 months.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parkman Bandstand

The Parkman family, who have an amazing tale of debt and death, inspired the naming of this bandstand.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Common Frog Pond

Investigate this location, the scene of a suicide attempt that was the result of intrigue, forgeries, and family strife.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

27 School St

View the structure where Charles Ponzi started the fraud that eventually bore his name.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Adams Courthouse

The youngest serial killer in American history was tried in this courthouse.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Massachusetts State House

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.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Include

Professional and knowledgeable local guide
Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Exclude

Food and drink

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