Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader
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Is Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader worth booking?
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader is a 0.5-hour experience in Boston, United States, from $10 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 0.5 hours
- From
- $10 per person
This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Boston. Use t
What you get
About this experience
This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Boston. Use the built in EMF reader to detect ghosts! This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime. Contactless and social distance friendly. It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker. What makes this tour special? -The spooky narrator is one of a kind. -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure. -Go anytime. Go at your own pace -Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours. NOTE: The tour does not go inside any buildings or the burial grounds. The burial grounds are National Parks and only open from 9am to 4pm. The tour is guided by the outside gates only.
What's included
Included
- After your tour you can listen again to each story on the app
- Self-guided Smartphone walking tour on our app
What you'll see and do
The tour starts here and you'll hear the story of the ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met. You'll also hear about the scariest book in the world. We do not go inside.
3 minutes here · Admission not included
You will see it from the inside. It's closed for COVID
Pass by without stopping
Granary Burying Ground
We will see it from the outside. We can not go in at night. If you go from 9am to 4pm it's open, but our tour does not go in.
Pass by without stopping
Boston Common
The tour goes into the Boston common and will visit it's many spirits of the night.
20 minutes here
The tour stops at the great elm, also known as the hanging tree, and hears the story of the last witch hung in Boston.
2 minutes here
Central Burying Ground
We do not go in. This is closed, and open sometimes from 9am to 4pm, but our tour only walks around the outside gates. The site of mass burials and the burial ground of the pour and unknown. We will hear the story of resurrection men, ghosts and a little girl that sticks around.
Pass by without stopping
We will go underground and search for the ghosts of the Red Coats that haunt the underground.
3 minutes here
Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College
We do not go in. This is closed for COVID and it's a theater. We only stand outside and hear the ghost stories. The tour ends at one of the most haunted theaters in the USA, the Cutler Majestic. We do not enter.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Boston
The Self-guided tour starts here, Go to the front door of the Boston Athenaeum at 10 1/2 Beacon Street. Here you will hear the story of a ghost Nathaniel Hawthorne met and wrote about. And the Tour intro.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at one of the most haunted theaters in America, the Cutler Majestic Theater on Tremont street.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalknTours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Battery issues and a little confusing
Company was very helpful and responsive, on some early issues logging in. However, because of other situations my phone battery was pretty low when starting the tour, and this tour EATS the battery life. So my phone died, before the end of the tour. Plus honetly it was kind of hard to follow where to go and my phone kept turning down the volume to save battery I guess so hard to hear. But even still I think it would have been hard to follow on where we were supposed to go. I know the arrow points you the direction, but if hands free how is it supposed to do that. Plus, honestly just was confusing. I think it might have provided so me good information or tour but it was difficult. However, I think if we had a fully charged phone we might have had a more enjoyable experience. Tried to hear the end of the tour once we got back to the hotel and was plugged in for charging. But that is not allowed you have to be at the location to hear the tour. So anyway, well worth the purchase price but for us it did not work out. We also wanted to go in the night and the dark which also made it hard to see where we were supposed to go.
Response from the operator: HI! We did speak a few times on the phone :). Great note, this tour is powered by an app and uses GPS. Older phones in particular don't do great with GPS and battery. Newer phones do much better. We do suggest powering up before exploring :). Especially if you have an older phone. Also, you can listen again, just chose the "Virtual Tour" option when you start the tour, this is unlocked after taking the on location tour. Thank you for exploring with WalknTours! We have tours in 40 plus cities in the USA!
via Tripadvisor
Ghost Tour During The Day? Why Not!!!
My schedule didn’t allow me to take a ghost tour in the evening but I was very interested in learning the stories anyway. WalknTours to the rescue. I took the tour during the day and it was great. Another bonus of a daytime tour was that the Central Burying Ground is open during daylight hours so I was able to enter (not possible on an evening tour). I actually did the tour back-to-back with the Underground Railroad tour so it made for a fun and educational day around Boston. Another great thing about the tour is you can “relisten” to it after the tour is over. I couldn’t remember one fact that was told at the Athenaeum, so a quick “replay” refreshed my memory. I’ll look for WalknTours in other cities when I travel.
via Tripadvisor
Bring a portable speaker...
Bring a portable speaker would be my recommendation but otherwise a nice time with family. Can be done in daytime and I think would be just as enjoyable but probably louder with the city daytime activity.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review and exploring Boston on the Walkntours App! Great tip, we highly suggest using earbuds, headphones or bluetooth speakers to hear the tour, and for this ghost tour a bluetooth speaker is perfect!
via Viator
Awesome!
Awesome! My boyfriend and i visited from Philly and enjoyed it very much. It was well done and very informative. We actually wished there was one in Philly!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review! Very happy you enjoyed it and we are working on a tour in Philly, coming soon!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour!
My family had a great time! It wasn’t actually scary for my kids ( which is probably good!) but we had a great time walking around and listening to it. I would recommend doing it before it’s fully dark, because one of the parks we walked through was perfect in the early evening, but at night is actually scary with sketchy people dealing drugs, etc.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review!!!! And thank you for using the WalknTours to take solo, smart phone navigated tours! Look for us around the USA :) The Boston Common can be an interesting place :) Spooky indeed!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Boston.
How much does Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Boston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader take?
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Plan for about 0.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Boston is not rushed.
Is Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Boston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Boston can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Boston and add a light layer if any part of the 0.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Boston within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Boston?
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Boston is compact enough that a good walking guide beats any bus. Freedom Trail walks, harbour cruises, Fenway tours and whale-watch runs out to Stellwagen Bank are the core, plus Salem and Cape Cod as day trips. Outty Ranking weights guide storytelling and group size heavily, because on the Freedom Trail the narration is the entire product. On Outty we rank every Boston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour, Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour, Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
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May to October. Whale watching runs roughly April through October only. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Boston?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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