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

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Boston, USA

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45 to 55 minutes (Approx.)
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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

70 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

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The tour starts at the front door of the Charles Street Meeting House on the corner of Charles Street and Mt. Vernon Street in Beacon Hill. Here you will hear the history of the Charles Street meeting house, Harriet Tubman, Fredrick Douglas and other abolitionist who spoke here.

End point

46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

The tour ends at the African American Meeting House, the oldest extant black church building in America.

Description

Pass By: John J Smith House, 86 Pinckney St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

You'll learn how the underground operated and stop by the John J Smith House and you'll learn about his station on the underground railroad and the people he helped.

Pass By: 83 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

After hearing more about Harriet Tubman's life the tour takes you to 83 Phillips Street, the former home of John Sweat Rock and his many firsts in history.

Pass By: 66 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

You'll stop by the station master Lewis Hayden's home and hear the stories of how he bravely saved countless runaways at this home here in Beacon Hill.

Pass By: 28 Grove St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Once home to Leonard Grime, a conductor on the underground railroad.

Pass By: 40 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

The Old Temperance Boarding House, a stop on the underground railroad.

Pass By: 41 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

The old Phillips School was once here, this was the first integrated school in Boston and also had the first African American teacher to teach at an integrated school.

Pass By: The Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St, Boston, Massachusetts 02114

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.

Pass By: 2 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

This was once the house of John Coburn and his gaming house. And as you guessed it, John was a station master.

Pass By: Irving Street, Irving St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

The tour stops by the abolitionist Charles Sumner's Birthplace.

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 45 to 55 minutes (Approx.)
  • Departure Time:
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    Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour
    4/5/2021 - 1/3/2026
    Monday - Sunday :12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Return Details:

    46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

What's Included

  • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "The Underground Railroad ' Beacon Hill"
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P17

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