Behold Boston's Builders : Downtown Walking Tour

Time Travel on Foot! Discover Boston's modern sites & behold historic delights on your guide's Ultra HD scroll! See, hear, and feel how the city was built over 400 years. As you stroll along Boston's picturesque streets, each step will reveal architectural feats & visual treats connected to tales of triumph, resilience, and unprecedented brilliance!

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Enjoy a more personal experience on this tour, with no more than 12 guests
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What To Expect

Boston Common

Behold the Birth of Boston in 1630! Learn about the englishman who lived alone on this land since 1625 & the bold individual who spent 10 weeks sailing through stormy seas to seed this city.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Admire this monument to the civil war. Reflect on its symbols and their connection to the people who established Boston. From here we have an excellent view into Back Bay
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Back Bay

Behold Boston’s Back Bay, back when it was a bay! See how it was filled in and a beautiful neighborhood for business and residents was built!
• Admission Ticket Free

The Embrace

See the story which inspired the sculpture commemorating MLK Jr. He met his wife Coretta Scott in Boston while studying at Boston University
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Park Street Church

Behold the (former) tallest building in America, the Park St Church. Site of America’s first subway, and one of the busiest streets in Boston.
• Admission Ticket Free

Downtown Crossing

Discover the transformation of downtown from 3 separate centuries. Behold the Burnt District, as this neighborhood was called after a devastating fire.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Winthrop Square

Take a 10 minute break among stunning fountains and the brand new Great Hall in the Winthrop Center. On the walk here, we will discuss education and writings which influenced Bostonians & the rest of the world!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

South Station

See the transformation of transportation in Boston, discussing railways, highways, tunnels, and boats that passed by the waterfront here. See what happened to the connection between Boston’s North and South Station & learn about Charlie from the subway cards.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Post Office Square

Are the streets of Boston former cow paths? Why is parking so expensive here? We horse around or morse around here depending on crowd preferences.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old State House

Behold Boston’s Brightest time capsule. Learn about the removal and replica of British symbols atop the oldest public building in Massachusetts as we see its evolution over 300 years.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Include

Expert Guide
Hand-held scroll for interactive moments
10 minute break with accessible restrooms & AC

Exclude

Parking
Gratuities
Souvenirs (available for additional price)

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