Boston History & Highlights: A Walk Through Time
Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history. From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into the heart of beautiful Beacon Hill, join your local guide on an experience that promises to connect you to the Boston of old and new.
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Private Tour
What's included in Boston History & Highlights: A Walk Through Time
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Greenway Carousel
You'll meet your guide and join the rest of the group.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Your tour starts at Faneuil Hall, where you'll learn about the revolutionaries who first pushed for independence from Great Britain.
From Faneuil Hall, you’ll be able to see Custom House Tower, the first skyscraper built in the city of Boston and originally the location where incoming goods were stored upon arrival to Boston.
Inclusions
- Enjoy a surprise local treat
- Explore Old City Hall, birthplace of public education in America
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Begin at Boston Harbor with scenic waterfront park views
- Pass the Rose Kennedy Greenway, State Street, and the historic Custom House Tower
- Visit the famous Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market with stunning views
- Join a friendly, local English-speaking guide and discover some insider secrets of the area
- Stop at the Old State House, site of the Boston Massacre, and learn its history
- Additional food and drink
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under 6 can join for free. Please let us know when booking if you're bringing a child under 6. Children aged 6 to 11 can join at the adult rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you're bringing a child between 6 and 11, using the special requirements box on the checkout page.
- We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 4 km (2.5 miles) of walking.
- Experiences happen rain, shine, or snow. Please dress accordingly.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The Greenway Carousel (Outside - Next to the Carousel entrance), 191 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02111
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Ticket Redemption
Drop Off Information Your tour will conclude in a different part of Boston, more than a mile away. We recommend walking, taking public transit, or taking a taxi to get to the meeting point for your tour. If you need to return to the starting location, your guide will be happy to provide general directions. Additional Information Entrance to the Massachusetts State House requires a government ID, and all guests must pass through metal detectors. The State House is open on weekdays only, and we will find alternate sites to visit on weekends. Child Policy Please inform us if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. Tipping Your Guide A tip / gratuity for your guide is not included in the price of this tour. If you feel that your guide has done their best to provide a personal and engaging experience, giving a gratuity is encouraged. Review us How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.