2 Christmas Tours in Boston to Build a Day Around

1.Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Walk Salem’s historic center with a licensed guide such as Rachel or Tish, hearing ghost tales, Christmas customs, and winter solstice stories at landmarks including the Witch House, Pickering House, and Hamilton Hall. The tour stays outdoors and includes hot apple cider.

“Rachel was so sweet and so informative. Loved the walk and seeing all of the things I would have otherwise not known to look for.”

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2.Self-Guided Boston Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Follow a self-guided Christmas route from King’s Chapel to Commonwealth Avenue, with Santa narrating Boston’s holiday stories, Dickens connections, Beacon Hill streets, Frog Pond, and the city’s best lights. The 40 to 50 minute walk is in English and works on up to four phones.

“We had a great time on the Christmas walk. Enjoyed learning the history and the humor sprinkled through it added to the enjoyment.”

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