Excellent and fun tour, with interactive questions. The tour guide Maria was exceptional! She made sure we didn’t get bored and shared some really interesting facts about Boston’s history.





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The best tour for the first acquaintance with Boston. Step by step we will become acquainted with the exciting history of the founding of Boston, we will feel like the first pilgrims disembarking from the Mayflower ship. We'll learn unexpected facts about America's oldest public park. We will explore the mysteries of Boston's Brahmins and the secret gardens of Beacon Hill, the city's oldest neighborhood. We will get to know the most important and beautiful buildings of the famous Freedom Trail and take many great photos. We will see the site of the Boston Massacre and the balcony from which the text of the United States Declaration of Independence was read in 1776. We will stroll along the bustling square around Quincy Market (this is where where you can try the lobster roll). We will enjoy the magnificent view of Boston Bay.
Learn unexpected facts about the oldest public park in the United States (1634). The park is part of the Emerald Necklace – this green ribbon is made up of 6 parks. We will stop at Telegraph Hill – the historic hill associated with the founding of the city. The park has witnessed great moments in American history. It is home to several monuments such as the Boston Massacre Memorial, the Great Elm Tree, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. This is where Boston's famous Freedom Trail begins.
You can admire sumptuous residences which belonged to the most distinguished families of the city and the aristocracy of New England.
The houses with the lavender windows and the secret gardens of Beacon Hill.
This charming alley is the most photographed in the neighborhood.
This part of Beacon Hill is one of the most chic in Boston and, with its park and elegant houses, it is one of the most prestigious addresses.
A bronze bas-relief – a great work of art executed by the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
It is a true architectural gem. Built at the end of the 18th century by the American architect Bullfinch, this golden-domed building, in Federal style, dominates Beacon Hill.
Old City Hall 1865, a beautiful French Second Empire style building (Napoleon III style, like the Garnier Opera in Paris). Boston's Old City Hall hosted its city council from 1865 to 1969.
Old Corner Bookstore, Built in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore is located in the oldest commercial building in downtown Boston. This 19th century publishing house published multiple famous American classics.
Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.
Old State House, 1713, surrounded by modern buildings, seems frozen in time. On July 18, 1776, the text of the United States Declaration of Independence was read from this balcony.
It was in front of this public building that a squadron of the British army opened fire and killed five Bostonians in 1770. This incident was called the Boston Massacre.
1741: The Cradle of Liberty, a beautiful historic building with a golden weathervane in the shape of a huge grasshopper. This grasshopper became Boston's first and most famous symbol.
Quincy Market, 1824, a former market, today a Food Court, an alley filled with stalls and shops, a true architectural gem.
Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in a historic building (1704). The future king of France, Louis-Philippe, lived in this house in a modest apartment on the second floor.
Behind the Bostonian hotel, there are several old pedestrian streets. Blackstone block is on the National List of Historic Places.
The North End, literally the northern district, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston.
The first church in the North End was built on this site in 1650. Throughout the colonial period, it was the most influential church in the Northeast and a stronghold of the Puritan faith.
The Paul Revere House, 1676 – one of the last vestiges of the colonial era. The famous revolutionary lived there from the 1780s to 1800s.
The historic pedestrian space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
After you are immersed in history, we will continue our excursion to Boston Harbor to breathe the sea air and enjoy the best views.
Visiting Boston Harbor is an unforgettable experience. The promenade offers a magnificent view of the bay and the harbour. Let's enjoy the view and history as we end our tour here.
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Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 22 stops.
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It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
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Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 verified reviews; it is run by Gilded Age Tour - visites de Boston et de ces environs en français. Most-mentioned highlights: - Fees and taxes; - Visit adapted to your wishes and your pace; - Visit the most important sites of Beacon Hill, Freedom Trail, North End, Harborwalk.
Excellent and fun tour, with interactive questions. The tour guide Maria was exceptional! She made sure we didn’t get bored and shared some really interesting facts about Boston’s history.
Very good guide who expresses himself well in the language of Molière. We enjoyed a very good performance on the freedom trail in Boston We highly recommend it
Captivating tour of Boston following the Freedom Trail. Maria immersed us in the historical context of the creation of the United States with the influential personalities, monuments, and places where it all began: The Spirit of America Lots of anecdotes and an excellent chronology Truly a pause in the history of Boston Always ready to answer questions, I recommend our guide
Very well organized visit! Our guide had a very extensive knowledge of American history in general, and of the American Revolution in particular. Lots of anecdotes and nice little addresses too, I had a great time
I learned a lot about the Freedom Trail thanks to Maria who revealed unexpected historical anecdotes. Thank you again for this enriching visit! Boston Home takes note!
Merci beaucoup Juliette!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk | 3 hours | 5.0 (5) | — | |
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour | 2h 30min | 4.9 (7,835) | $39 | View |
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission | 1 hour | 4.7 (2,908) | $36 | View |
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark | 1 hour | 4.7 (3,311) | $45 | View |
Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise | 1h 20min | 4.6 (10,003) | $62 | View |
City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat | 3h 30min | 4.5 (3,376) | $86 | View |
City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise | 1 hour | 4.5 (1,516) | $46 | View |