Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour + Private Harbor Cruise
Description
Explore Boston’s Revolutionary sites on an epic land and sea tour! Walk along the Freedom Trail sites that tell the story of events leading up to the start of the American Revolution. See the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Blackstone Block, and Paul Revere's House. Then take a short break at the Old North Church! Go inside the church (entry included), browse for souvenirs, grab a snack. After the break, enjoy a private boat ride on Boston Harbor to continue the story of the American Revolution. Learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill and see the USS Constitution up close from the water. Follow Paul Revere's route out of Boston to start his Midnight Ride! Float up close and personal to the Boston Tea Party replica ships! Enjoy stunning views of the Boston skyline on the return trip to Long Wharf where the tour ends. Take advantage of the chance to chat with the boat captain while watching airplanes take off from the Logan airport and fly right above your head!
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Itinerary
Start the tour in front of the Old State House, the heart of British power at the times of colonial Boston.
Learn about the events of the fateful Boston Massacre which took place on this iconic spot.
Stand in front of one of Boston’s most famous historic buildings. Learn why it is known as the “Cradle of Liberty” and the role Sam Adams played in the American Revolution.
Walk through Boston’s oldest commercial street. See the oldest restaurant and pub in America, take a photo standing on the cobblestones in front of the tavern favored by Paul Revere and John Hancock!
Stop on the Rose Kennedy Greenway and see how Boston looked when Paul Revere walked the alleyways of the North End. Then see a modern map of where the tour is taking place to visually compare to how the city has changed in the last 250 years.
See the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 30 years.
Learn the real story of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere!
Tour the oldest church in Boston, home to the famous “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern signal! Stop for a bathroom if needed.
Head to Battery Wharf and find a seat on your boat for the next hour!
See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn the story of the first battle of the American Revolution!
Float up to the world's oldest still-floating commissioned warship! Take a unique photo from the water looking up at the naval grandeur of one of America’s first ships. Behind it, see Bunker Hill Monument, in honor of the Battle of Bunker Hill (which, you will learn, was not where the combat took place).
Cruise around Boston Harbor, getting a unique perspective of the city! See The Tall Ship, The Nantucket Lightship, and Logan Airport as you watch planes come in to land overhead!
Float right up to the location where the Boston Tea Party happened and see the replica ships! Throw a tea chest into the harbor, just like the colonists did!
End the tour at Long Wharf, in the heart of Boston's Waterfront next to a beautiful park, with lots of options for lunch and further exploration nearby!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(33)
Jenny was great we loved it!! It was so informational and fun to meet and listen in a group.
Thank you for sharing your great experience on our North End & Harbor tour! We're glad you found the tour both informational and enjoyable. Jenny will be thrilled to hear your kind words.
Jenny was fantastic! So knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Jenny's guidance. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Very informative. I learned things I didn’t know before. Our group was small and our guide was great.
Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you had a great time on our Land & Sea walking tour!
This was a great tour! Maria was very knowledgeable about her city and even had pictures to share! We learned a lot about Boston and it's storied past! We got great tips for visiting shops and restaurants. We really enjoyed the boat tour and seeing the Naval Yard and ships along with views of Bunker Hill and the city! A well thought out tour! Maria was so nice and entertaining!
We're glad to hear you had a great time on our Land & Sea tour! Thanks for your review!
Mark was an excellent guide! The tour included great sights, both walking and through the harbor. We traveled with our kids and the grandparents and the tour was great for all of them. We weren't able to tour the Old North Church due to a funeral service inside, but that was understandable and didn't hold that against the tour company. Very thorough historical tour. Would highly recommend!
Hi Trina, Thanks so much for your review! We're glad to hear you had a great time with Mark! You also should have received a partial refund for the Old North Church closure - let us know if you did not. We appreciate your understanding!
The guide was good but he needed a louder mic. Also Viator needs to find better restrooms and a longer time to have a chance to get through the line.
Thanks for your review! We'll take your notes into consideration, and we're glad you had an overall good tour with Mark!
I brought a friend visiting from Bogota on this tour. It was a great overview of Boston. Mark was a great tour guide. He had great stories. I would definitely recommend this tour for everyone.
Thanks so much for your review! Glad to hear you and your friend enjoyed our walking & boat tour of Boston!
Lots of walking but saw a lot of history. Mark, our guide, was a wealth of information and provided lots historical information. The water portion of the tour was extremely interesting.
We're glad to hear you had a wonderful time on our land & sea tour! Thanks for your review!
Mark was great. Just the right mix history and current info. Boston Harbor boat ride was great. Great way to start our exploration of Boston!
Thanks so much for your review! We're glad to hear you had a great tour of Boston by land & sea with Mark!
Guide Mark is personable and knowledgeable. 90 min freedom trail walk was comfortable, efficient and provided time to look around and converse with Mark. Enjoyed being on the water for hour harbor tour - valuable perspective into maritime Boston. Very scenic.
Thanks for your review! We're glad you had an excellent time on our North End walking & boat tour!
