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Walking Tour: Downtown Freedom Trail plus Beacon Hill to Copley Square/Back Bay

Walking Tour: Downtown Freedom Trail plus Beacon Hill to Copley Square/Back Bay

Overview

Enjoy the Boston's history, vibrant atmosphere and wonderful architecture on this 2-hr Guided Walking Tour of the Downtown Freedom Trail between Faneuil Hall and Boston Common and then travel on to Copley Square in Back Bay via Beacon Hill. The Downtown Boston portion of the popular Freedom Trail features many of the locations of historical significance to the United States including the Old State House, Old Granary Burial Ground, and the site of the Boston Massacre. We will then see where the Boston aristocracy lives on Beacon Hill on our way to the Boston Public Garden and see the Victorian brownstones in historic Back Bay. See the famous Cheers restaurant, Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue on our way to the Boston Marathon Finish Line. Other top highlights include: Old & New State Houses, Boston Massacre Site, Old & New City Halls, Old South Meeting House, King's Chapel, Park Street Church, Beacon Hill, Boston Public Garden, Swan Boats, Boston Public Library, Trinity Church.

City: Boston

Mon 26 May

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Starting at $45.00

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Mon 26 May

Starting at $45.00

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What's Included

See Victorian Brownstones throughout the Back Bay neighborhood

Stroll through the Boston Public Garden and view the Swan Boats

Professional/Local Guide

2-Hour Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail + Back Bay via Beacon Hill

See popular sites between Faneuil Hall and Copley Square including Old State House & Quincy Market

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Freedom Trail

Downtown Freedom Trail History & Architecture from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. Includes Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, The Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, First Schoolhouse Site, King's Chapel, Tremont Temple, Old Granary Cemetery, Park Street Church, New State House and Boston Common. Plus Additional interesting architecture along the way!

Beacon Hill

We pass Beacon Hill where the Boston Aristocracy lived and see its historic Federal Style Architecture as well as other interesting features of the area like the Frog Pond, Purple Windows and Gas lamps.

Boston Public Garden

On we see the interesting sites of Boston Common, we will get the story of how Boston was transformed with the largest landfill in the world by using technology to fill in and create Back Bay, starting with the Boston Public Garden, the first Botanical Garden in the U.S. We will see the Swan Boat Lagoon, Make Way for Ducklings Statues, the Monument to the first successful use of ether - and, of course, Cheers!

Back Bay

We will see Boston's "Parisian-based" residential Commonwealth Avenue and the Boutique Area of Newbury Street. We'll relate other restaurants and other interesting sites as well.

Copley Square

We will end our Walking Tour in Copley Square after we view the beautiful architecture in the area, including Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, The New Old South Church and John Hancock Tower, plus a whole lot more! We end near the Boston Marathon Finish Line, the oldest continuously operated Marathon in the World.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (439)

Gene M

Oct 2024

This tour was great! Loved all the knowledge that was given and the wonderful jokes that were told! Our amazing guide even provided some of the cold and wet people in our group ponchos that he had.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

So much appreciate your very nice review, even the "wonderful" jokes.

Getaway48284636030

Oct 2024

Alan was a wealth of information and often funny. He truly loves his city! A lot of area was covered, but not the cobblestone streets I was hoping to see.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

There is only one Cobblestone Street - Acorn Street on Beacon Hill. It is a little more arduous to reach but I do include it on request if everyone on the tour is okay with that.

Steven_H

Oct 2024

Alan, our guide did a great job, bringing Boston's history to life, but his restaurant referral for after the tour resulted in a memorable culinary experience, the best meal we've had on this trip. All in all, a very good day.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Glad you had a great "Boston Day"!