Going on a Boston haunted ghost tour is one of the best things that anyone can do if they have only 48 hours to spend in Boston. One can see many of the sights in the city while having boat lots of fun at the same time. Over in California, the most haunted house is the truly bizarre Winchester Mystery House and is open to the public.

What To Expect On A Ghosts & Gravestones Night Out

The tour company, Ghosts and Gravestones offer a range of run and scary tours with guides to bring the whole experience to life. They have their Ghosts & Gravestones main tour, they have dedicated trolleybuses (complete with "We Drive You To An Early Grave" bamboozled on them), a good old Boston Tea Party experience.

• Nights: Tours Run On Dark and Stormy Nights

Go on their Ghosts and Gravestones tour and see how the guides drag the visitors kicking and screaming through the city's sordid past. Learn about some of the country's most treacherous of characters each with a tale of Boston's dead.

• Weather: Ghost Tours Run In Rain or Sunshine - So Bring An Umbrella if Needed

• Burying Grounds: Each Tour Visits 2 Of These 3 Burying Grounds - Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, The Granary Burying Ground, and King’s Chapel Burying Ground

One will walk amongst the dead who have been buried for nearly four hundred years. Visit the site of the biggest grave-robbing scandal in New England's history, see Boston's largest unmarked burial ground, hear tales of torture, punishments, and executions.

• Highlight: Ancient Burial Grounds, The Boston Strangler, The Haunted Omni Parker House

One will learn about some of the most nefarious characters from the US's history like the Boston Strangler, Jolly Jane, Dr. John Webster, Cotton Mather, and others. One will relive the grisly murders, heinous torturings, and cold-blooded executions that took place in places like the Boston Commons. Be prepared to be scared and entertained! One will see Boston's most haunted hotel - The Omni Parker House. Hear the tale of how the Boston Strangler's final victim breathed her last her as well as other stories of the hotel's more bizarre and permanent tenants. Related: This Is What It's Like To Visit The Queen Mary Ship (Now A Hotel And Restaurant)

Ghost & Gravestone's Tours And Packages

Ghosts & Gravestone Tour: This is their main tour and explores some of Boston's most haunted sites and walks amongst the dead of nearly 400 years ago as well as visiting the most haunted hotel - the Omni Parker House.

• Price: From $43
• Includes: Exclusive Night Time Access To Two of The Oldest Burying Grounds

Silver Day/Night Package: This package includes more than 100 points of interest, access to two of the oldest burying grounds, and Ghosts & Gravestones Night Tour admission

• Price: From $84
• Old Town Trolley Tours: 1 Day of Unlimited Re-Boarding
• Bonus: $7.50 off Admission To Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Trolley Silver Pass: This pass does not include a tour but unlimited access to the trolleybuses for the day.

• Price: From $45
• Old Town Trolley Tours: 1 Day of Unlimited Re-Boarding
• Bonus: $7.50 off Admission To Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Boston Tea Party Ships: While in Boston, why not enjoy a traditional Boston Tea Party? Visit these authentically restored tea ships and have a grand old time dumping tea overboard just as they did in days of yore. Who likes to pay taxes anyway? But don't worry, not all the tea is gone, pop into Abigail's Tea Room for some relaxing tea time as well as visit a gift shop for souvenirs.

• See: Robinson Tea Chest from the 1773 Boston Tea Party
• Price: From $29.95

Booking The Tour And Families

This is the most popular night tour in the city of Boston, one should plan ahead as by the time the tour leaves, the tickets are normally sold out. It is recommended to make reservations as far in advance as possible. This is a fun tour for older families, but not younger ones. It is a PG-13 rated tour and is not intended for young children. Due to loud noises on the tours, children under the age of 6 are not permitted. Tip: Wear Comfortable Shoes As There are two 20 Minute Walking Portions

• Age Limit: Kids Under The Age of 6 Are Not Allowed On The Trolleys

It is a historical tour turned completely on its head, they use haunted house-style moments, some creative storytelling, and use of historical facts to scare the guests.