Darkest Side of Boston: Uncovering the City's Criminal History and Brutal Crimes
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 4.5 miles
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 1h 30min
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Discover the sinister stories of Boston with your private in-app audio tour
- •Stroll along the shrouded in mystery streets of the historic Beacon Hill Neighborhood
- •Learn about the deeds of Jesse Pomeroy, America's first child serial killer
- •Visit some of the famous crime scenes and feel the chills while unveiling their unsettling past
- •Hear the tales of the Boston Mafia and get to know how the criminals ended up behind bars
Boston is known as the birthplace of the American Revolution, the home of the Freedom Trail and the Red Sox. It is famous for its chowder and baked beans. Yet this in-app audio tour will introduce you to another, more sinister side of Boston. Along the journey, you will learn about an inordinate number of truly weird murderers who committed their crimes in Boston.
While following the tour, you will go through the dapper streets of the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood and discover dark mysteries hidden behind its tidy red-brick facades.
Listen to the stories of crimes of the mad nurse Jolly Jane, the Boston Strangler, and Kenneth Harrison, known as the Giggler – the criminals who once terrorized the city.
Learn about the wars the famous Boston mobsters had with the police. Hear the fantastic detective stories and explore some dark pages of Boston's extraordinary past.
Ready to escape to the world of crime? Then get the tour and consider taking it in the evening if you want to immerse in the creepy atmosphere genuinely.
Once the tour is over, we recommend you return to Beacon Hill and keep exploring Boston, this time from a brighter side!
What's included
- Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Earphones – please bring your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 1h 30min.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.