Deadly Boston: A Self-Guided Tour of Beantown’s Brutal Crimes
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Discover Boston’s dark side with the Deadly Boston: A Tour of Beantown’s Most Brutal Crimes. This self-guided audio experience uncovers thirteen true crime stories hiding behind the city’s charming cobblestones and historic landmarks. From the chilling tale of a Harvard professor dismembering a colleague in 1849 to the notorious Boston Strangler terrorizing Back Bay, each story reveals a different layer of Boston’s hidden history.
With GPS-triggered audio, you’ll explore at your own pace—no guides, no groups, just you and the city. Download the app beforehand on Wi-Fi, and enjoy complete offline access. Whether you want to pause and pick up later or take your time, this tour adapts to your schedule.
Perfect for history buffs and true crime enthusiasts alike, this private tour offers a unique way to see Boston’s darker stories unfold. It’s a compelling mix of fact, mystery, and local lore, all ready for you to explore whenever you choose.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Deadly Boston tour take?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, allowing you to explore Boston’s most brutal crimes at your own pace.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, the tour is recommended for adults and children aged 0–120. Infants and small children can ride in strollers, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.
What do I need to participate in this tour?
You’ll need a smartphone and headphones to listen to the audio. The tour is self-guided, so no guide or group is necessary.
Can I start and stop the tour whenever I want?
Absolutely. The tour offers lifetime access, so you can pause, restart, or pick up where you left off any time.
Are there any exclusions I should be aware of?
Yes, meals, public transportation, and your own smartphone and headphones are not included in the tour.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2 hours
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Self-guided walking tour
- Additional tours—including free ones—on the Tour Buddy app
- Lifetime access to the tour’s content
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Meals
- Public transportation
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Hear what happened when two Harvard professors had a very bad falling out as you stand outside Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Stop 2
Learn how one man turned a School Street office into the birthplace of the world's most infamous financial scam at 27 School Street.
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Stop 3
Uncover the dark secret that made South Station more than just a place to catch a train.
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Stop 4
Hear how one man lived for decades among Boston's elite on Pinckney Street — without being who he claimed to be.
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Stop 5
Feel the chill that fell over Back Bay when residents stopped feeling safe inside their own locked apartments.
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Stop 6
Stand outside what is now Bunker Hill Community College and hear the story of two men who never stood a chance.
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Stop 7
Discover why the patients at Massachusetts General Hospital had more to fear than their diagnosis.
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Stop 8
Stand outside 165 Prince Street and hear how eleven ordinary men pulled off the most daring heist America had ever seen.
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Stop 9
Look up at the unremarkable façade of 98 Prince Street and hear how the FBI brought down an entire empire from inside this building.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Before arrival, follow the instructions in your ticket to download the app. Once downloaded, the tour works offline. Open the tour map to see exactly where to begin. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 24 hours before
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $5.99 per person
- Free cancellation
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