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Boston History & Highlights Afternoon Tour

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Activity provider:Intrepid Urban Adventures
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Guided tour

Boston History & Highlights Afternoon Tour

Activity provider:Intrepid Urban Adventures
4.8  / 5
114 reviews

From $49 per person

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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.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a fun-filled journey on and off Boston’s famous Freedom Trail with a local
  • Learn the modern impact of Boston’s most iconic historic sights
  • Explore inside some of the sights overlooked by many visitors (and even locals)
  • Take in Beacon Hill's red-brick architecture on a shared group or private tour
  • Join a carbon neutral tour, organized and led by an eco-certified tour operator
Full description
Begin at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor, with a walk through a scenic waterfront park, with views of the harbor. From the harbor, continue past the Rose Kennedy Greenway, State Street, and the historic Custom House Tower, the city’s first skyscraper. Then, your guide will lead you toward the famous Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, which both boast stunning views. Moving into the heart of Downtown Boston, stop in front of the Old State House and the site of the Boston Massacre. Was it really a massacre or maybe just great propaganda for the Revolution? Ask your expert guide about that one!  A short trek through Downtown Crossing brings you to Old City Hall. This beautiful building, done in French Revivalist architecture, was the seat of city government for years in Boston. It also happens to be the site of the birth of public education in America. You'll definitely want to have your guide snap your picture with the bronze donkey outside the entrance. On most weekdays, you’ll have a chance to see the government at work (or not) inside the inspiring, historic and beautiful Massachusetts State House, designed and built by famous federalist architect Charles Bulfinch in 1798. Outside the State House, take in the views of modern Boston, including the skyscrapers of Downtown, the Financial District, and the tallest building in New England: the John Hancock Tower.   Continue your journey through Beacon Hill, where you’ll have a chance to take in the quintessential architecture of Boston’s red brick row houses. Get out your cameras — this neighborhood is one of the most photogenic in the city. Finally, arrive at the beautiful Boston Public Garden, one of Boston’s favorite green spaces, where you’ll see locals walking the dogs, playing with the kids, and enjoying lunch in the shade. Your guide will point you in the right direction, and will help with any and all recommendations for great things to do in Boston that evening and beyond. 
Includes
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • A surprise local treat
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips for your guide

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Meet at the Greenway Carousel, next to the Carousel entrance.

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  • This tour is organized and led by the world's largest travel B-Corp certified company. B Corp Certification measures a company’s social and environmental impacts and responsible tourism practices
  • 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 you will have alternate sites to visit on weekends
  • In the event of a site closure, the supplier will do their best to replace it with a similar alternative
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge
  • For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 16 people

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4.8 /5

based on 114 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
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Ceil – United StatesSeptember 27, 2023 – Verified booking
Our tour guide, Molly, was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and excited about her subjects. She was patient with all of our questions during the tour. She went at a comfortable pace, especially for two, ahem, older ladies. I highly recommend this tour and you need to go with Molly!
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Monique S – United StatesMarch 3, 2023 – Verified booking
The weather was pretty dreary on the day we went, but I still enjoyed myself. I got booked with Mark and a lovely couple from NY. Since it was a small group we were able to move along fairly quickly and we finished right on time although I was 10 minutes late-oops! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He even treated us to a glass of beer at one of the local bars that was on the tour. Two important things: 1. There's a lot of walking and there are some hills and uneven ground. If you're not steady on your feet, I'd probably opt out of doing it 2. The tour DOES not end where you started and I got a little turned around because I made an extra stop. Definitely recommend!
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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomMarch 17, 2022 – Verified booking
Great tour, great guide, great value for money. The perfect way to see Boston in just a few short hours. Bob (the guide), really knew his stuff and made the tour fun and interactive. He also provided some suggestions of other places to visit during our weekend which was greatly received. I would certainly recommend this tour.
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