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Boston Top 10 Highlights - Freedom Trail & ‘Cheers’ Landmark Tour

Boston Top 10 Highlights - Freedom Trail & ‘Cheers’ Landmark Tour

Explore the ultimate highlights of one of America’s greatest cities with our comprehensive tour, blending history, culture, and heritage into one unforgettable experience. Delve into the origins of America, uncover riveting stories of rebellion, war, and the nation’s independence. This tour is your gateway to discovering the rich tapestry of America’s past and present. Discover Boston's top attractions, including the iconic Boston Common and the famous “Cheers” bar in the picturesque Beacon Hill. Walk the Freedom Trail, exploring historical landmarks like the site of the Boston Massacre, a crucial moment in American history, and visit notable spots within Boston Common, including the graves of Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. Enjoy engaging and informative stories about key events such as the Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre, and explore must-see locations like the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and Quincy Market.
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From £37.90
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Boston Food of the North End Private Walking Tour

Boston Food of the North End Private Walking Tour

If you’re looking for a tasty bite in Boston, then the North End is definitely the first place you should visit! Our expert guide will lead you through this trendy neighborhood and help you discover the best bakeries, bistros, and cafes so you can make the best reservations in town! Delicious options for tastings on this tour may include freshly baked artisanal bread, zesty pizza, and comforting cappuccinos. Not only will you indulge in some of Boston's most delicious foods, you'll enjoy a stroll down the tree-lined promenade of the Paul Revere Mall and snap a picture of the man himself atop his horse, as your guide tells the immortalized tale of Paul and his Midnight Ride. You may even get the chance to step inside the historic walls of The Old North Church. Finally, we’ll head back to the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a picturesque park where you'll see the unique memorials, fountains, parks, and art exhibits, and where your tour will come to its end.
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Beacon Hill: Small Group Tour of Civil War Boston

Beacon Hill: Small Group Tour of Civil War Boston

Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! Your 2.5-hour loop tour travels from Boston Common to visit Underground Railroad sites, elite homes of "Boston Brahmins," and abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House. Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1833 to 1863, the tumultuous years leading toward Civil War. We walk in the footsteps of 19th-century Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the "peculiar institution" of racial enslavement in the U.S. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in America's "Second Revolution." As we travel past landmarks from Civil War Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of local Bostonians finding their voices and demanding an end to injustice across their young nation.
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Record Breaker Quest Scavenger Hunt in Boston

Record Breaker Quest Scavenger Hunt in Boston

Learn about Boston’s rich history and its standing in the U.S history of being “first in the nation” to build and enact many things. You’ll see the architecturally beautiful Public Library, historic State House, lush Boston Common, and many more iconic firsts. See the first and architecturally beautiful Boston Public Library and learn about the first state constitution in the United States, discover where Alexander Graham Bell first used the telephone. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions. As you answer the questions, solve the challenge, or guess the answer, the secret story of each place is unlocked. The city game will take you about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. Just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.
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See Details → Duration: 1 hours 20 minutes
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Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Boston’s Freedom Trail: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Go beyond Revolutionary War history books with this affordable walking tour in Boston. • Take in important historical landmarks like the Boston Common which was entangled in America’s first fraudulent land transaction and the Granary Burial Ground • Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a tour guide whose passion for history inspired him to lead guided tours for over ten years • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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See Details → Duration: 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes
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Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour

Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour

Tour the Boston Common and Beacon Hill areas and visit more than 30 movie locations on this captivating private movie and TV walking tour! This tour is a must for film buffs, and is also a great way to explore Boston and its many attractions. On this Boston walking tour, your guide, a local actor, will provide a unique sightseeing tour with an entertaining twist!
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VIP Freedom Trail Tour with Guided Old North Church Crypt

VIP Freedom Trail Tour with Guided Old North Church Crypt

Walk through history as you explore 13 of the 16 sites along Boston's Freedom Trail with a local historian and storyteller as your guide. Your adventure begins in the lush, green Boston Common, America's oldest urban park. From there, head to the Massachusetts State House, located on land once owned by the one and only John Hancock. See the resting place of notable patriots such as Samuel Adams and Paul Revere before you learn the legend of his Midnight Ride, stepping into Old North Church and his former home. Along the way, you'll get a firsthand look at the sites that were integral to America's fervent pursuit for independence, from Faneuil Hall to the site of the Boston Massacre. On this walking tour of Boston, the history of the American Revolution come to life through captivating stories and a perfectly crafted itinerary.
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Highlights and History of Boston: GPS Guided Audio Tour

Highlights and History of Boston: GPS Guided Audio Tour

This tour hits the highlights of Boston's most historic districts. You can take this tour anytime between 7:00am and 8:00pm. Once you make the booking, we will provide you with a link to download the app as well as a voucher code for the tour. This tour includes about 2.5 hours of audio, making it one of the most comprehensive self-guided tours available. We cover a wide range of topics from colonial history to the Big Dig public works project that created the Rose Kennedy Greenway only a few years ago. This tour uses the VoiceMap app and is GPS-enabled. The audio is delivered at the right place and time with turn-by-turn directions, meaning that you won't need to keep looking at your phone.
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See Details → Duration: 3 hours to 4 hours
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Self-Guided Audio Tour of Boston North End

Self-Guided Audio Tour of Boston North End

Discover the North End, Little Italy's history, Paul Revere, Italian Food, immigration history of the Italians, Irish, Jewish and Africans on this Smart Phone navigated, location aware tour. Go at your own pace. You'll learn about Italian feasts, explore the Copp Burial Ground, and see many spots to eat.
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See Details → Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hours
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Boston Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Boston Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the vibrant streets of Boston, Massachusetts. Explore both old and new, as you explore the Freedom Trail, wander through Boston Common, see the North End, and countless iconic Boston sights. Delve into the happening and historic North End and experience the uniquely Boston character of its culturally and historically rich downtown. Explore at your own pace and see the best of what Boston has to offer. Ready to discover Boston in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!
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2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour

2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour

The Story of Boston told on the Freedom Trail differs from all other Freedom Trail offerings in that it covers not only our celebrated Revolutionary sites, but gives visitors a full history of our city. We cover the story, from the early punitive and superstitious Puritans, to the Revolution, the boom years as 'America's Harbor and finally the ascension of the Irish Catholics bringing us to the Hub we know. Along the way, rascals and residents from Ho Chi Minh and Malcolm X to Mayor James Michael Curley, our 'Rascal King' are covered.
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Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour

Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour

Discover Beacon Hill's Underground Railroad history while walking its cobbled stones streets. On this historic adventure you'll see the old hidden alley's slave catchers once chased slaves, and where they hid for safety. You'll see the spots on the underground railroad that runways hid. You'll hear the stories of the brave souls that risked their lives to keep them save. This is a time in history we should never forget, and it's often overlooked in Boston's history. This tour is unique because it's a Solo, self guided tour you can take anytime. The WalknTours app navigates you through Beacon Hill and plays the stories as you walk. It's like a personal tour guide, only it's on your phone, it's technology and way more convenient. Go when you want, at your own pace and stop anytime.
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See Details → Duration: 45 minutes to 55 minutes
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Mafia Quest Experience in Boston North End

Mafia Quest Experience in Boston North End

Discover Boston’s Mafia past by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading you to new places and amazing stories. Play our engaging exploration game, taking the role of an investigative reporter hoping to land your first big piece. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready? Highlights include: • Explore Rose Kennedy Rose Garden, North Street Park, North Square and more lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Learn about the fascinating story of North End’s unknown immigrants. • Visit a secret shrine off the beaten path. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
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See Details → Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes
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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour Boston App EMF Reader

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the 10 1/2 Beacon St, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Boston. Use the built in EMF reader to detect ghosts! This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime. Contactless and social distance friendly. It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker. What makes this tour special? -The spooky narrator is one of a kind. -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure. -Go anytime. Go at your own pace -Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours. NOTE: The tour does not go inside any buildings or the burial grounds. The burial grounds are National Parks and only open from 9am to 4pm. The tour is guided by the outside gates only.
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See Details → Duration: 30 minutes to 45 minutes
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Self Guided "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic" Solo Walking Tour

You will go to the best local pizza and cannoli spots, stop by authentic Italian shops and you’ll even get a chance to have a picnic in the Prado to eat the tasty treats you picked up while hearing the story of Prince Pasta. Go at your own pace and schedule, the tour is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app, meaning you can go anytime. Don’t miss out on our local food and history tour experience that will take you to the most authentic spots in the North End. Along the way you'll hear the history of the North End, the story of its immigrants, Pizza, Cannoli’s and more. Take note: Most shops are open longer hours, but Galleria Umberto is ONLY open for Lunch, from 10:30 to 2:30, and they close often. Please check their schedule. You don’t want to miss this local experience. It starts at Galleria Umberto.
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See Details → Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes
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