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Boston Walking Tour: Historic and Modern Sites
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Boston
Time Travel on Foot! Discover Boston’s modern sites & behold historic delights on your guide’s Ultra HD scroll! See, hear, and feel how the city was built over 400 years.
As you stroll along Boston’s picturesque streets, each step will reveal architectural feats & visual treats connected to tales of triumph, resilience, and unprecedented brilliance!
Duration:
2 hours, 5 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Boston Common - Witness the origins of Boston in 1630! Discover the Englishman who lived here alone since 1625 and the daring individual who braved 10 weeks of stormy seas to establish this city.
- Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument - Appreciate this Civil War monument. Reflect on its symbols and their ties to the founders of Boston. Enjoy a great view into Back Bay from here.
- Back Bay - Marvel at Boston’s Back Bay, once an actual bay! Learn how it was filled in to create a beautiful neighborhood for businesses and residents.
- The Embrace - Uncover the story behind the sculpture honoring MLK Jr. He met his wife Coretta Scott in Boston while studying at Boston University.
- Park Street Church - Gaze upon the former tallest building in America, Park St Church. It was the site of America’s first subway and one of Boston’s busiest streets.
- Downtown Crossing - Explore the transformation of downtown over three centuries. Discover the Burnt District, named after a devastating fire.
- Winthrop Square - Take a 10-minute break among stunning fountains and the new Great Hall in the Winthrop Center. On the way, we’ll discuss the education and writings that influenced Bostonians and the world!
- South Station - Observe the evolution of transportation in Boston, from railways to highways, tunnels, and boats by the waterfront. Learn about the connection between Boston’s North and South Station and the story of Charlie from the subway cards.
- Post Office Square - Are Boston’s streets former cow paths? Why is parking so expensive here? We’ll explore these questions and more, depending on crowd interest.
- Old State House - Discover Boston’s most significant time capsule. Learn about the removal and replica of British symbols atop Massachusetts’ oldest public building and its 300-year evolution.
What's Included
- 10 minute break with accessible restrooms & AC
- Hand-held scroll for interactive moments
- Expert Guide
What's Not Included
- Parking
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (available for additional price)
Location
139 Tremont St
Tremont Street
Come to the Boston Common Visitors Center! Your guide will be wearing a tall hat and holding a scroll with Behold Boston written on it.
Restrooms and water fountains are available in the visitors center if needed before the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rosemarybd565sc
Sep 4, 2024
Best tour ever!! - As a lifelong Boston native I was pleasantly surprised to learn facts I did not know and it was a pleasant walk. I liked the game aspect and party arty was an excellent host. I have told numerous friends about it and would highly recommend attending.
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Arvias2023
Jul 14, 2024
Engaging and well-researched - Arturas is a warm, engaging, knowledgeable tour guide who is clearly passionate about what he does! I've lived in Boston for 10 years but was intrigued by his website so my friend and I signed up for a tour. Even as a local, there were so many fun surprises on his tour and so many tidbits and places I never knew about! He's clearly put a lot of research and work into crafting an interesting tour and it was a really lovely way to spend 2 hours in the city. I was happy to support him as a local small business owner - Arturas is one of the nicest humans you'll ever meet - and I would definitely recommend this tour, for locals and tourists alike!
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