Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

Highlights

  • Learn about the city's history as you explore, with a guide's live narration

  • Pass top sights, including the Granary Burying Ground and Park Street Church

  • Meet-up in the Back Bay area, just steps from the must-see Copley Square

Summary

Meet your guide at the iconic Boston Public Library, close to public transport and parking in Boston’s vibrant Back Bay neighborhood. Start your walking tour by exploring Copley Square, where you’ll find historic architecture juxtaposed with gleaming skyscrapers: cross the finish line of the Boston Marathon, see the Romanesque lines of Trinity Church, and catch your reflection in the John Hancock Tower. Walk to the edge of Boston Public Garden to spot picturesque swan boats and the world’s smallest suspension bridge, then snap a ‘can't-miss’ photo of Acorn Street in Beacon Hill. Join the thin, red line of the Freedom Trail at the Massachusetts State House, and follow in the footsteps of early American colonists and revolutionaries. Learn why the Park Street Church was called ‘Brimstone Corner,’ see the graves of Paul Revere and John Hancock in the Granary Burial Ground, then see the 18th-century King’s Chapel. Continue to the Old and New City Halls, the Old State House, and the Boston Massacre Site, then finish your walk at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, near some of downtown Boston’s best restaurants and attractions.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

From the Back Bay to Beacon Hill, Downtown Boston to Faneuil Hall, you can see more in less time on this attraction-packed walking tour. As you wander Boston's historic streets, you can experience the atmosphere of different city neighborhoods, check out the Victorian architecture, and even uncover stories of Boston history, from the Freedom Trail to the Revolutionary War—all with a guide to lead the way.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • 2-Hour Walking Tour of Back Bay and The Downtown Freedom Trail to Faneuil Hall

  • See the Victorian brownstone homes in Back Bay and historic Beacon Hill neighborhood to Faneuil Hall

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Boston Citywalks

About operator:

Boston CityWalks does scheduled and custom private walking tours of Boston. We give walking tours with passion, covering history, architecture and the culture of Boston. We limit tour sizes and make sure you see and hear everything! We have history and architecture walking tours of the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, The North End and Harvard Square. If you cannot attend our scheduled tours or looking for something special, we will be happy to design a custom tour just for you, your friends or family and your guests. You can tell us what you would like to see or let us know the kinds of things you're interested in and we'll custom design a tour just for you.

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