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Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour

Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour

Overview

Discover Beacon Hill's Underground Railroad history while walking its cobbled stones streets. On this historic adventure you'll see the old hidden alley's slave catchers once chased slaves, and where they hid for safety. You'll see the spots on the underground railroad that runways hid. You'll hear the stories of the brave souls that risked their lives to keep them save. This is a time in history we should never forget, and it's often overlooked in Boston's history.

This tour is unique because it's a Solo, self guided tour you can take anytime. The WalknTours app navigates you through Beacon Hill and plays the stories as you walk. It's like a personal tour guide, only it's on your phone, it's technology and way more convenient. Go when you want, at your own pace and stop anytime.

City: Boston

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $5.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $5.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "The Underground Railroad ' Beacon Hill"

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
It's a great activity for social distance travel. This is a app guided tour and you go at your own pace on your own schedule and not in a group.

What To Expect

The Vilna Shul

The tour takes you past the historic Vilna Shul, the oldest immigrant synagogue in Boston, and tells the story of the Jewish Community that helped on the underground railroad.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (10)

maggiekN8386ZM

Oct 2022

We loved that the tour was self guided. She does a great job describing where to go for each stop. I never would’ve known the history that was right in front of me had I not followed this tour. Highly recommended!

Roslind_M

Aug 2022

Be sure to bring water and snacks. Take the weather into account. There are hills to walk up. But overall it was interesting. Informative. And we enjoyed it.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for the great review! It's hot in Boston now and there are a few hills you will explore in Beacon HIll, so great tip to plan around the weather :). Thank you for exploring with WalknTours! And look for our historical adventures all around the USA.

684JohnL684

Jul 2022

This was my second WalknTour in Boston and I loved it as much as the first one. Very interesting historical information told by a great storyteller. Beacon Hill is a beautiful area and I never would have known its role in the Underground Railroad without taking this tour. I did notice several other people with guide books walking the neighborhood. While they were looking down and reading, I was looking all around all and enjoying the sights while I had the story told to me. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for the great review and using the WalknTours app! Boston has a deep abolitionist history, and Beacon Hill's hidden alleys hold many stops on the Underground railroad. Thank you for exploring with WalknTours!