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Est. 1990
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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

Charles River Boat Company

Seasonal 90-Minute Ghost Tour Cruise on the Charles River, Departing from Cambridge's Lechmere Canal

100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, MA 02141

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 3 sources

Research updated August 2026

Age

Not recommended for children under 16

Cost

$$

$40.00 per adult; $36.00 senior/student (excludes a 5% MA Convention & Facilities surcharge). Pricing per the operator's own site.

Access

Wheelchair OK

A 90-minute narrated boat cruise on the Charles River; no walking route. Boat is wheelchair accessible.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsReported Ghost Stories Tied to Riverfront Deaths

The operator describes the cruise as featuring "chilling tales of ghostly apparitions, mysterious deaths, and the haunted landmarks" visible from the river, delivered by a costumed guide from Boston History Company, and explicitly frames the tour as "historical and fictional haunted stories" rather than a haunted-attraction experience. Independent reviewers describe stories told on the cruise touching on Harry Houdini, a death by fire, and a reported murder connected to Harvard University, alongside scenic river views and themed cocktails.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing material and third-party review description, not documented history independently verified for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tour covers, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Media Appearances

  • Boston History Company (guide partner)

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Ghost Tour of The Charles River

A 90-minute narrated cruise along the Charles River pairing historical and reportedly haunted stories of the riverfront, run in partnership with Boston History Company, which supplies a costumed guide. The operator describes it as a narrated boat tour rather than a haunted house or haunted ship experience. Full bar on board. $40 per adult, $36 senior/student; not recommended for children under 16. Departs from the Lechmere Canal behind CambridgeSide Mall.

Duration:
1.5 hr
Days:
Seasonal (late October-early November); confirmed 2025 dates included Oct 23-25, 30-31 and Nov 1, 5:30 PM departures
Age:
16+ recommended
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Sources & Further Reading

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  1. 1.charlesriverboat.com/tours/ghost-tour-of-the-charles-river
  2. 2.cambridgeusa.org/listings/charles-river-boat-company
  3. 3.business.cambridgechamber.org/list/member/charles-river-boat-company-inc-257

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles River Boat Company family-friendly?
Operator recommends the cruise for ages 16 and up; the boat has a full bar in operation and the tour leans on adult-oriented storytelling rather than family programming. Overall family fit: Low.
How much does it cost to visit Charles River Boat Company?
$40.00 per adult; $36.00 senior/student (excludes a 5% MA Convention & Facilities surcharge). Pricing per the operator's own site.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Charles River Boat Company wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Charles River Boat Company is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: A 90-minute narrated boat cruise on the Charles River; no walking route. Boat is wheelchair accessible..