Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk

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Overview

The best tour for the first acquaintance with Boston. Step by step we will become acquainted with the exciting history of the founding of Boston, we will feel like the first pilgrims disembarking from the Mayflower ship. We'll learn unexpected facts about America's oldest public park. We will explore the mysteries of Boston's Brahmins and the secret gardens of Beacon Hill, the city's oldest neighborhood. We will get to know the most important and beautiful buildings of the famous Freedom Trail and take many great photos. We will see the site of the Boston Massacre and the balcony from which the text of the United States Declaration of Independence was read in 1776. We will stroll along the bustling square around Quincy Market (this is where where you can try the lobster roll). We will enjoy the magnificent view of Boston Bay.

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Boston Common Visitors Center, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

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I will be waiting for you at the entrance to the Boston Common Visitor center, I will have a sign with your name.

End point

New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Description

Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Learn unexpected facts about the oldest public park in the United States (1634). The park is part of the Emerald Necklace – this green ribbon is made up of 6 parks.
We will stop at Telegraph Hill – the historic hill associated with the founding of the city.
The park has witnessed great moments in American history. It is home to several monuments such as the Boston Massacre Memorial, the Great Elm Tree, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
This is where Boston's famous Freedom Trail begins.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts

You can admire sumptuous residences which belonged to the most distinguished families of the city and the aristocracy of New England.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Chestnut Street, Chestnut St, Boston, MA, USA

The houses with the lavender windows and the secret gardens of Beacon Hill.

Pass By: Acorn Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

This charming alley is the most photographed in the neighborhood.

Pass By: Louisburg Square, Louisburg Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

This part of Beacon Hill is one of the most chic in Boston and, with its park and elegant houses, it is one of the most prestigious addresses.

Pass By: Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Corner of Beacon Street & Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

A bronze bas-relief – a great work of art executed by the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Stop At: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts 02133

It is a true architectural gem. Built at the end of the 18th century by the American architect Bullfinch, this golden-domed building, in Federal style, dominates Beacon Hill.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old City Hall, 45 School St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Old City Hall 1865, a beautiful French Second Empire style building (Napoleon III style, like the Garnier Opera in Paris). Boston's Old City Hall hosted its city council from 1865 to 1969.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Old Corner Bookstore, 283 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Old Corner Bookstore, Built in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore is located in the oldest commercial building in downtown Boston. This 19th century publishing house published multiple famous American classics.

Stop At: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Old State House, 1713, surrounded by modern buildings, seems frozen in time. On July 18, 1776, the text of the United States Declaration of Independence was read from this balcony.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Boston Massacre Site, 206 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

It was in front of this public building that a squadron of the British army opened fire and killed five Bostonians in 1770. This incident was called the Boston Massacre.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

1741: The Cradle of Liberty, a beautiful historic building with a golden weathervane in the shape of a huge grasshopper. This grasshopper became Boston's first and most famous symbol.

Stop At: Quincy Market, 206 S Market St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Quincy Market, 1824, a former market, today a Food Court, an alley filled with stalls and shops, a true architectural gem.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Union Oyster House, 41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in a historic building (1704). The future king of France, Louis-Philippe, lived in this house in a modest apartment on the second floor.

Pass By: Blackstone Block Historic District, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Behind the Bostonian hotel, there are several old pedestrian streets. Blackstone block is on the National List of Historic Places.

Stop At: North End, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

The North End, literally the northern district, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

The first church in the North End was built on this site in 1650. Throughout the colonial period, it was the most influential church in the Northeast and a stronghold of the Puritan faith.

Pass By: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

The Paul Revere House, 1676 – one of the last vestiges of the colonial era. The famous revolutionary lived there from the 1780s to 1800s.

Stop At: Paul Revere Statue, Paul Revere Mall, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

The historic pedestrian space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Atlantic Ave, Richmond St, Boston, Massachusetts 02110

After you are immersed in history, we will continue our excursion to Boston Harbor to breathe the sea air and enjoy the best views.

Stop At: HarborWalk, Harborwalk, Boston, Massachusetts 02128

Visiting Boston Harbor is an unforgettable experience.
The promenade offers a magnificent view of the bay and the harbour. Let's enjoy the view and history as we end our tour here.

Duration: 15 minutes

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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: 3 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time:
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    Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk
    4/1/2025 - 11/1/2025
    Monday - Tuesday :10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Return Details:

    New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

What's Included

  • - Fees and taxes
  • - Visit adapted to your wishes and your pace
  • - Visit the most important sites of Beacon Hill, Freedom Trail, North End, Harborwalk
  • Gratuities
  • - Transportation (this is a walking tour)
  • - Museum visits are not planned
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What To Bring

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

Additional Info

  • 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-368565P1

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