At the peak of Beacon Hill is the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House (1798)

Boston: Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill

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150 minutes
English

Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! Your 2.5-hour loop tour travels from Boston Common to visit Underground Railroad sites, elite homes of "Boston Brahmins," and abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House.

Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1833 to 1863, the tumultuous years leading toward Civil War. We walk in the footsteps of 19th-century Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the "peculiar institution" of racial enslavement in the U.S.

With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in America's "Second Revolution." As we travel past landmarks from Civil War Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of local Bostonians finding their voices and demanding an end to injustice across their young nation.

Options

Beacon Hill – Small Group

FromAUD $54.69Per Person

What's included in Boston: Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Meet your guide at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the center of Boston Common, steps from the Boston Common Visitors Center at 139 Tremont Street (02108). Look for a white granite column topped by a female figure holding a flag; four bronze statues surround the base of the central column.

Boston Common
Pass-by Only

Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)

Acorn Street

Narrow cobblestone alleyways wind throughout historic Beacon Hill

Inclusions

  • Small Groups (16 guests max)
  • Black Heritage Trail (All 10 landmarks)
  • Beacon Hill Neighborhood
  • Gratuity for Guide (optional)
  • Admission inside Museums
  • Guides in Period Costume
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Meet your guide at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the center of Boston Common, steps from the Boston Common Visitors Center at 139 Tremont Street (02108). Look for a white granite column topped by a female figure holding a flag; four bronze statues surround the base of the central column.

End Points

  • Your 2.5-hour tour concludes in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Regiment Memorial, across the street from the Massachusetts State House. This special loop tour of Beacon Hill ends within 0.2 miles of its starting location at the Prescott House.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Please call/text your guide at 844-HUB-TOWN if you are having issues finding the tour group!

Operator

Hub Town Tours