Boston History Tour: Freedom Trail to Beacon Hill

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Greenway Carousel - You will meet your guide and the rest of the group.
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Your tour begins at Faneuil Hall. Here, you’ll hear about the notable revolutionaries who were the first to advocate for independence from Great Britain.
  • Custom House Tower by Marriott Vacation Club - From Faneuil Hall, you’ll be able to…
What's Included
  • Take photos of Boston’s iconic brick row houses
  • Enjoy a surprise local treat
  • Pass by Custom House Tower, the city’s first skyscraper
  • See the site of the first public school in America
  • Get tips on what else to see, do, and eat during your stay
  • Join a friendly local English-speaking guide and learn some local secrets
  • Enjoy stunning views from…
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
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62bryanth
Oct 9, 2024
Great time - Alex was great-very infomative and engaging. She was very excited to share the history of boston with us and had a lot of great insights
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Aemarsh27
Oct 9, 2024
Awesome tour! - Loved this tour! Alexander is a gem; very knowledgeable and passionate about the history in Boston. Thank you for a great time!
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Mollie_m
Oct 5, 2024
The best tour guide ever! - Nabil made our tour superb! It was great stories from history, engaging and humorous. He was the best, very knowledgeable, intelligent, witty, and respectful. We all had a great time.
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Selina
Oct 4, 2024
Best Walking History Tour - What a fabulous tour! This was probably the best walking city tour we have ever taken. Our tour guide Nabil was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging and we had so much fun with him while learning a lot about Boston's history. The stops were all relevant and well thought out and were a perfect balance of past and current history. Nabil knows so much about the city and clearly enjoys sharing his knowledge and love of Boston. I can't say enough good things about this tour and Nabil and would recommend it to anyone!
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842bethp
Oct 4, 2024
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! - Nabil was an absolutely amazing tour guide! He was so engaging and friendly and funny, making all the history come alive. He took such good care of our group, fostering friendships among total strangers and leading us through so many interesting stops all at a perfect pace, not too rushed but not too slow either. He is a gem, as is Boston! He genuinely seems to love this city and his job. A winning combination.
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Suel963
Oct 3, 2024
Great guide, great tour - Our guide, Lexi, was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. A group of 8 ladies, we all enjoyed the tour immensely and we were impressed with her stories of the history of the city
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Juliepx9120ya
Oct 2, 2024
Food, Facts, and Fun! - The food, architecture, and history trifecta is a winner! My husband thought Allen taught history based on his detailed facts and stories. I expected sample sizes of food, but the food portions were “full size”. The cannoli was divine, and we liked the pub Allen chose so much we returned to watch our hometown team win a Wild Card game. There was good pacing of eating and walking. Definitely come hungry! It’s worth noting that you are crossing busy streets and there is quite a bit of walking. The tour started and ended in different locations. This was not a concern for us, and allowed us to check out some additional sites. Just something to note for planning purposes. Allen was also wonderful about finding alternate paths for a group member who was in a wheelchair and building rapport. Interesting way to learn about Boston whether it’s your first time in the city like us or it’s your hometown!
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Amy_h
Oct 2, 2024
Great experience - Allison did a great job sharing the history of the area. She answered questions from the group and we could tell she loves her job.
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Annarettore
Sep 29, 2024
Great way to get to know Boston - The tour was very informative as well as relaxed and funny. Our guide Lexie has great energy! She clearly loves the city and shows her guests how to love everything as well! This tour is a great way to get to know the city when you've just arrived!
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Colin
Sep 25, 2024
Engaging and informative - Alex has a very engaging and warm personality and quickly developed an easy conversation between us all. She was very knowledgeable and detailed in her narrative and explanation of all the sites we saw, and answered all our questions with great detail. Overall a very enjoyable and enlightening experience.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).