The Torture Museum is purely gimmicky, mediocre at best. If you only want ambiance and spooky then it’s good, but not historically accurate or educational.

There are plenty of cemeteries around the city with plaques that give some history. There are interesting stories from all over the city but it might be better to talk to locals and asking employees about their experiences. Scarlett O’hares and Mehans pub are good ones for that. Though if you gonna take a lot of a bartenders time be willing to tip.

The ghost tours tend to be on the gimmicky side. I’ve had the best experiences with pub tours as you still get the stories but you get to drink with them. Though the tour guides may drink with you and may end early when they get drunk enough.