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Boston's History & Highlights - A Scenic Walk Through Time
$49.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Small Group Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- A surprise local treat
- Small group experience for a more personal and interactive tour
- Expert English-speaking guide with local insights and storytelling
- Stops at Rose Kennedy Greenway, Custom House Tower, Quincy Market, Old State House, Old City Hall
- Insider tips on where to eat, explore, and relax in Boston
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Additional food and drink
Meeting point
The Greenway Carousel (Outside - Next to the Carousel entrance), 191 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02111
Return details
Boston Public Garden (or nearby), 4 Charles St., Boston, MA 02116
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Greenway CarouselYou'll meet your guide and join the rest of the group.
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Faneuil Hall MarketplaceYour 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. (pass by)
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Old South Meeting HouseYou can't visit Boston without learning about the Boston Tea Party. At this former church, hear how Bostonians planned their 1773 act of rebellion and who said "No taxation without representation!
- Next, we'll pass the site of Boston's first bookstore, home to publishers of Thoreau’s Walden, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and Longfellow’s Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. (pass by)
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Old City HallThis hall housed the city council and America’s first public school. Admire its stunning French architecture and snap a photo with the Bronze Donkey.
- Next, you'll walk through Downtown Crossing, pass Old City Hall, and visit King’s Chapel. If lucky, you might hear the organist on the oldest church organ in the US. (pass by)
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Old State HouseContinuing on, you'll stop at the Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was announced in 1776. Your guide will share both the excitement of that moment and the tragic Boston Massacre.
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Boston CommonBoston Common, the oldest city park in the US, is a favorite for both locals and visitors. As you walk through, you'll see memorials, fountains, and recreation areas, all enjoyed since 1634.
- One of Boston's most popular neighborhoods, this area once declined due to sailors and British soldiers. You'll explore cobbled streets as your guide shares how it became the iconic spot it is today. (pass by)
- This lesser-known but significant memorial honors one of the first African American regiments in the Civil War and their colonel, Robert Gould Shaw. (pass by)
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Massachusetts State HouseAdmire the glittering dome of the historic Massachusetts State House. Learn about John Hancock, the original landowner, and Paul Revere, who presided over the 1795 cornerstone ceremony. Your guide will share how the building has stood the test of time and remains vital to the state’s government.
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Originally part of Boston Common, this cemetery dates back to 1660. You'll pass the graves of famous Revolutionary heroes like John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Sam Adams.
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Boston Public GardenThis lively garden, the first public park in America, is enjoyed by Bostonians for walks, exercise, and relaxation. As you stroll through, you'll learn how it was used during the Revolution and beyond. The tour ends here, a perfect spot to continue your day in Boston.
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Boston's History & Highlights - A Scenic Walk Through Time
$49.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!