Murder by The Boston Common

1 hr

Grab your case files and solve this chilling mystery set against the backdrop of Boston Common.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoors
  • Tours

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$16.00$17.78
1
Child 4–12 yearsi
$11.20$12.44
0

Estimated total · $16.00

Murder by The Boston Common
Murder by The Boston Common
Murder by The Boston Common

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Murder by The Boston Common
Murder by The Boston Common

Overview

It's 1895 Boston, a dismembered body is found in a suitcase pulled from the Public Garden pond, and you're the detective assigned to the case. Follow the trail of evidence through Beacon Hill and beyond as you uncover secrets, scandals and rivalries among Boston’s elite.

Murder by the Boston Common is inspired by a real historical crime, so you'll get a unique insight into the city's past while you take part. Explore at your own pace, start whenever you like, take breaks for coffee or food, and pick up the adventure when it suits you. Along the way, you’ll uncover hidden corners of the city and discover places you might otherwise miss!

Gather clues, interview suspects, and piece together evidence to uncover the truth behind the crime. Whether you're a seasoned sleuth or new to mystery solving, this interactive event promises suspense, collaboration, and discovery.

Once you and your team have solved the mystery, you can play the Investigator Personality Quiz included in your experience.

Location

139 TREMONT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02111
02111 Boston

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Elena K.

Oct 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Ravi X.

Jul 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Zara W.

Feb 2026

Great value versus buying tickets separately. Plenty of time to explore afterward, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Marcus K.

Apr 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Queues moved faster than expected, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Felix Y.

Dec 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. We learned more than expected in a short visit, — glad we prioritized it.

Oliver M.

Dec 2025

Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, we’d echo the hype online.

Aria Y.

Nov 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Marcus G.

Mar 2026

Well organized from start to finish. (Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.)

Sofia Y.

Jun 2025

More impressive in person than the photos. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Zara W.

May 2025

Well organized from start to finish. (Views exceeded our expectations, and we felt we got our money’s worth.)

Yuki W.

Apr 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Luca M.

Jan 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

James J.

Jul 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Oliver M.

May 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. with straightforward entry.

Leo N.

Jul 2025

Great value versus buying tickets separately. We learned more than expected in a short visit, and we felt we got our money’s worth.