Boston History & Highlights: Beyond Freedom Trail
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487 Ratings
Boston
Step away from the Freedom Trail and delve into Boston’s fascinating history in a new way. From the signature Boston Harbor and celebrated Freedom Trail, to the charming heart of Beacon Hill, join your local guide on a journey that seeks to link you with the Boston of the past and the present.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Greenway Carousel - We will begin at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor, with a walk through a scenic waterfront park, with views of the harbor.
What's Included
- Photograph iconic Boston brick row houses
- Guided by a friendly local English-speaking guide
- Savor a surprise local treat
- View the historic Custom House Tower
- Visit America’s first public school site
- Admire panoramic views from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
- Discover the history of the Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party
What's Not Included
- Additional food and drink
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- 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.
Location
The Greenway Carousel
Atlantic Avenue
The Greenway Carousel (Outside - Next to the Carousel entrance), 191 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02111
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(487 Ratings)
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Fiona_m
May 27, 2024
Interesting, informative well led tour. - The knowledgeable guide was articulate. The stops on the tour were informative and well selected.
Learnt a lot about the history of Boston.
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Mdm90000
May 26, 2024
Fantastic Boston Tour!! - Lexie is a fantastic guide and Boston local who knows a ton about Boston's incredible history. Grateful we ended up on this tour!!
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Ssamways
May 26, 2024
Great - Interesting, lots of history detail and great introduction to Boston! Recommendations for restaurants too. Well paced and fun.
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Paula_m
May 25, 2024
Fun in Boston - Wonderful walking tour with excellent guide . Her grasp of history was excellent and she made the whole day fun
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Craig_h
May 24, 2024
Great tour - Not great weather but a great guide, Tim, and a great tour. We’d love to take a longer tour. We’ll plan on coming back.
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Keri_d
May 22, 2024
Amazing tour and guide - Tim was a fabulous tour guide. He has a genuine enthusiasm about the history of boston that made the tour that much better! Such an amazing experience, I highly recommend this tour!
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Kim_t
May 20, 2024
Alex is the best Boston tour guide - Alex was a great tour guide to historic Boston. He had unmatched enthusiasm for the subject matter and remembered dates and names with enviable clarity. I would certainly recommend this tour to friends.
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Leonie_d
May 6, 2024
Highly recommended! - Dylan was very knowledgeable without overload. Clearly explained how to return to my hotel as tour ends at a different place to where it started. He recommended where to have great pizza and coffee the next day 😋
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Genna_o
May 26, 2024
Nice tour- not too long or too short - This was a nice walking tour. We got to see a lot of downtown Boston and learn a bit of it's history which is always nice when visiting a new city. Molly was our tour guide, and she was very friendly and personable. She was excited about the content she was presenting and made people feel welcomed. I would recommend this tour for the first day of your trip to Boston as it is a good segway into exploring the city.
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Sweethearts1975
May 5, 2024
Good Tour - Guide Got A Bit Off Track - Informative tour. Our guide Alex knows his Boston history. Occasionally, he'd wander a bit off topic and get slightly annoyed if you asked a question he couldn't answer. All in all, worth our time and money.
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