Top New England Crime Tours

Explore the best of Salem’s nightlife scene while delving into its notorious spooky history. Visit a range of cozy taverns and trendy cocktail bars, hearing chilling accounts of local witchcraft and on-site hauntings. Make stops at eerie landmarks in between for added thrill.

This murder and mystery walking tour of Salem is a great option for travelers who want a break from hearing exclusively about the history of the Salem witch trials. Mix things up by listening to tales of grisly murders and sinister ghost sightings as your guide leads you to the spookiest sights in Salem. This tour is suitable for teens and adults, but not for under-13s.

Taste your way around the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence with a guide to show you around and tell you about a unique side of the city’s history at the same time. Learn about mob bosses, corruption, and illegal gambling that ended in violence. Walk away from the tour with a delicious souvenir to take home with.

Explore Boston while delving into its eerie past on this guided ghost tour. See the city’s most haunted hotspots, including the Boston Common, Omni Parker House, and the Boston Athenaeum. Learn more about the dark past behind these locales, hearing chilling stories that blend historical facts with paranormal phenomena.

Step back in time to the bustling 18th Century port, where shipbuilding, trade, and whispers of strange occurrences at sea filled the air. Known for its picturesque waterfront, historic architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Old Port reveals its darker side at night. Supernatural tales include apparitions, psychic phenomena, and a sea serpent nicknamed Cassie.

With its centuries of history, it’s no surprise Boston is packed with haunted sights, though they aren’t always easy for visitors to find. On this nighttime ghost tour, follow a guide to some of the city’s most storied landmarks, such as the Granary Burying Ground, Bostom Common, and the Massachusetts State House, and discover the hidden history and spooky sightings associated with each.

Hear about New England’s supernatural reputation on this group ghost tour, which is unlike any normal tour of Stonington. Visit Mystic River Park, the Bascule Bridge, Anthony J’s Bistro, and more, learning about their haunted past and present from your guide. Go back in time to hear about colonial and revolutionary history, plus make a few new friends as you walk the spooky streets of Stonington.

Travelers who aren’t afraid of a good spooky tale or spine-chilling experience will love this 75-minute guided evening tour of Salem. Learn all about Salem’s spooky history as you visit haunted sites, former crime scenes, and places that inspired ghost stories and literature. Your guide will keep you entertained as you walk the city at night, looking over your shoulder and jumping at your shadow along the way.

Strange tales from haunted homes and hotels abound as does mysterious maritime history. The supernatural stories of this community feature roaming spirits, Spiritualist seances, and a poltergeist. You'll also see the supernatural side of celebrities who summered in the Kennebunks, including Booth Tarkington and Margaret Deland, and fathom the seafaring yarns of haunted lighthouses, dire premonitions, ghost ships, and sea serpents.

Delve into Salem’s dark past with this Witch Trials-themed walking tour through the city’s most haunted corners. Take in landmarks like the Witch House, Old Burying Point Cemetery, and the Peabody Essex Museum as you learn about the history and lore of this somber period from your guide, plus pay homage to the victims at the Witch Trials Memorial.

See a different side of Boston on this unconventional walking tour that details the city’s notorious crime and mob history. Led by a local, you’ll stop at places like the South Boston waterfront, the Boston Massacre Site, and Rachel Revere Square, along with lesser-known locations that many locals don’t even know about. Listen to true stories about the mob and serial killers that bring the city’s crime-ridden past to life.

The neighborhood of Beacon Hill in Boston is known for its picturesque streets, but it’s also been the backdrop for murder, serial killers, wild court cases, and more. Contrast stories about Boston’s underbelly with a scenic stroll through the area. Your guide mixes more famous cases, like the Boston Strangler, with ones you’ve likely not heard of before.

Salem's spookiest, haunted *adults only* walking tour! Want a late night 1.25 hour long tour of all things creepy and shocking? We take you into Salem’s darkest corners and consecrate our otherworldly past by sharing our city’s sinister tales of deception, greed, torture, murder, curses and delve into the supernatural. Learn about Harry Houdini’s silver handcuffs and seances, multiple suicides and grisly murders, inhumane living conditions for Massachusetts’ worst criminals, and even learn about our very own sadistic Sheriff appropriately nicknamed “The Strangler”. This tour visits some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Salem with numerous documented ghost sightings and unusual paranormal activity. We pass by 400 year old cemeteries, uninhabited haunted homes, 2 of the most haunted Hotels in America, as you relive Salem’s most terrifying moments. Adults only, 18+. ***Adult Mature Content including descriptive murder, sexual assault and torture.

The Spooks and Spirits Walking Ghost Tour unveils Boothbay Harbor’s eerie side from a local’s perspective. We've combined some goosebump-inducing stories told in historic locations with a visit to Neat, speakeasy and whiskey bar! A local paranormal researcher regales you with tales about the Boothbay Opera House—widely regarded as Maine’s most haunted building, an old sea captain’s house with poltergeist activity, and local UFO encounters. We’ll wrap up our supernatural stroll at Neat for a classic or adventurous cocktail to toast our trip to the other side. Unlike national corporate chains, Mysterious Harbor Tours is locally owned and operated. No mega-groups of 30+ people. Enjoy an intimate, creepy atmosphere where you can actually hear your entertaining guide.

Step into the shadows of Portland’s past on this thrilling true crime tour, where secrets lurk behind historic facades and cobblestone streets whisper tales of corruption, violence, and vice. From ruthless mobsters and bootleggers to power-hungry bosses and shocking scandals, this tour unveils the darker side of Maine’s largest city. Walk the very streets where speakeasies thrived, deals were made in the dead of night, and blood was spilled in the name of power. Led by expert guides, this journey through Portland’s underworld will leave you with spine-tingling stories you won’t soon forget. Dare to explore the city’s past? Book now—if you’re brave enough.

Explore early American history in New England on this guided evening ghost tour of Mystic’s Whitehall Cemetery, a popular colonial burial ground believed to be haunted. Follow your guide around the cemetery and hear spooky tales as you pass by the gravesites of some of Mystic’s most famous past residents.

Explore Boston after dark on a guided walking tour focused on true crime, urban legends, and lesser-known historical events. Led by a local guide, the experience emphasizes storytelling and discussion rather than scripted narration. The small-group format creates an engaging evening experience that presents a different perspective on the city’s past beyond standard daytime tours.

WALK AMONG US : THE SALEM HORROR TOUR !

One hour of Murders and Mystery - Horror and History! Set by the streetlights of Salem’s Downtown District. You and your licensed tour guide will journey through 400 years of Salem’s most infamous chapters - From the Salem Witch Trials to notorious murders this tour weaves real history while exploring the modern city through the lenses of it’s Horror, Goth, Emo and Punk-Rock Alternative community. This tour was created by Salem born Actor, Performer and Creator Jobian Day. Over his 30+ years in Music, Radio, Film, Television and Art, This tour is a celebration of all of the amazing parts of Salem’s vibrant 21st Century Renaissance.

This tour is for Adults and Chaperoned Youth with Awesome Parents. No intolerance is welcome. Public Drinking and excessive inebriation are strictly forbidden.

Delve into the spine-chilling history of Providence on this unique true crime ghost tour. Explore the city’s haunted past as you uncover chilling tales of murder, scandal, and the restless spirits that linger. Visit eerie locations like the former Biltmore Hotel and the Old State House, where dark trials took place. Each story is substantiated by historical records, making it a fascinating experience for true crime enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The tour lasts 90 minutes and is perfect for anyone intrigued by the darker side of history. Optional post-tour cocktails add a delightful finish to your evening. - 90-minute tour exploring Providence's haunted history - Visit infamous sites and hear true crime stories - Tour starts at The Graduate by Hilton Providence - Add a post-tour cocktail experience nearby for $20 A minimum of four guests is required for all tours to run. If less than four are booked, we’ll contact you the morning of to offer a full refund or rescheduling options

Uncover a different side of Westerley Rhode Island with this guided ghost-themed tour. Walk around to sites such as the Westerley Memorial Library, Public Works Building, Savory Bookshop, Granite Theatre, and other locations that are said to be haunted, while listening to tales of shipwrecks, spooky encounters, and paranormal activity from your guide.

Weird tales include the strange goings-on at Boothbay Harbor's famous Opera House, a wealth of haunted B&Bs, and several other supernatural hotspots about town. We also introduce you to the compelling mystery of the Lady of the Dusk. Who was she? And what do the numbers scribbled on a strange note found on her body mean?

Grab hold of a broom for an electrifying adventure! Throughout history, witches and the occult have evolved from being shrouded in mystery, fear, and controversy to the center stage in Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic. Delve deeper into the roots of this mysterious and often misunderstood practice on a journey through the evolution of the occult.

Provincetown’s charming seaside facades hide a sinister past soaked in blood, betrayal, and supernatural terror. On this chilling self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the dark underbelly of Provincetown’s history, from bloodthirsty pirates and treacherous mooncussers who lured ships to their doom. I’ll also tell you about the restless spirits that continue to haunt the town’s historic buildings and picturesque streets. Starting at the infamous American Horror Story house, you’ll journey through Provincetown’s most haunted locations. You’ll explore historic cemeteries where smallpox victims lie in unmarked graves, and pass by former funeral homes that now operate as quaint inns. Along the way, you’ll discover how this seaside paradise earned its ominous nickname “Helltown” after centuries of maritime tragedy and malevolence.