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.

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L2599tabruceb
Dec 12, 2024
Great tour! - Very informative tour with Nabil! We learned a ton and saw some great things about the history and architecture of Boston. Highly recommend Nabil. Never rushed, at our pace tour.
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Virmroth
Nov 8, 2024
Highly Recommend the Boston History & Highlights Tour! - Our tour with Bob was an absolutely phenomenal experience! We live locally but decided to do the "Boston History & Highlights" tour when our family was in town. We had been on tours in Boston previously, but Bob's knowledge was far more extensive than other guides, and his humor made the content even more engaging. He brings a personal touch to the tour, and we especially appreciated that, "Bob don't dress up."
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Explore70411
Nov 5, 2024
Bob Hornstein Intrepid - Boston - Freedom Walking Tour -Factual and Fun - Thanks to our guide, Bob, our Freedom Trail Walking Tour was entertaining, factual and fun. We highly recommend Bob Hornstein to anyone visiting the area, he is very Boston knowledgeable. He generously treated us to a drink and volunteered suggestions for dining and entertainment in Boston and surrounding areas. He also took the time to provide a follow-up overview of the days sights and adventures.
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Chandlersforders
Oct 27, 2024
Fun and interesting tour of the central Boston historic area - This tour with Alex G was well paced and very informative - she certainly knows her stuff. Small groups guaranteed which makes a big difference. Great coffee stop in the middle.
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753kirstanm
Oct 27, 2024
Boston at its finest! - Allen was a brilliant guide through Boston. He was really knowledgeable and fun, answered all our questions and made the history of Boston interesting and relevant. Allen obviously loves Boston and we can see why. It’s a beautiful city and our tour was a superb addition to our experience. Thank you Allen for your time, your patience and your vast knowledge.
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Paul_g
Oct 26, 2024
Would absolutely take the tour again - Beacon street with the amazing Halloween decorations. The informative details for every street corner we visited was spectacular
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Donald
Oct 25, 2024
Trip to Boston - He was very knowledgeable about the city of Boston and all the history and a pleasure to be with kept group busy and involved great with people
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Mattsz6406ru
Oct 25, 2024
Superb history tour of Boston - Our guide Nabil was amazing! Knowledgeable, witty and did a great job tailoring the pace and focus of the tour to our small group. We had a great time chatting, saw more than I thought was possible in the time, and I learned a lot. Would definitely recommend this tour!
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Ericrh5576ox
Oct 24, 2024
Let’s do it again - Our tour guide Bob was great he took us through the most interesting parts of boston and as all tour guides should be an excellent story teller and I loved mother goose His history and knowledge comes from Bob being a bostonian and an all around conversationalist. Catalina and I enjoyed our tour and bob having some Spanish under his belt. I highly recommend this wonderful day. Thanks for the beer Bob. Eric.
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Oceanview26
Oct 20, 2024
Historical tour - Allen our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. We were engaged the entire tour and we would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about Boston’s rich history.
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