Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Walking Tour

4.6(482)2 hFree cancellationBy Boston CityWalks

About this activity

See THREE AREAS on our Walking Tour: The Freedom Trail Downtown, Beacon Hill and Back Bay! No Costumes! No Huge Groups!

Enjoy Boston's history, vibrant atmosphere and wonderful architecture on this 2-hr Guided Walking Tour of the Downtown Freedom Trail between Faneuil Hall and Boston Common, historic Beacon Hill and end in Copley Square, Back Bay.

Sites include the Old and New State House, Old Granary Burial Ground, and the site of the Boston Massacre. See where the Boston aristocracy lives on Beacon Hill on our way to the Boston Public Garden and the Victorian brownstones in historic Back Bay. See the famous Cheers restaurant, Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue on our way to the Boston Marathon Finish Line. Other Highlights include The Boston Massacre Site, Old & New City Halls, Old South Meeting House, King's Chapel, Park Street Church, Beacon Hill, Boston Public Garden, Swan Boats, Boston Public Library, Trinity Church.

What's included

✓See Victorian Brownstones throughout the Back Bay neighborhood
✓Stroll through the Boston Public Garden and view the Swan Boats
✓Professional/Local Guide
✓2-Hour Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail + Back Bay via Beacon Hill
✓See popular sites between Faneuil Hall and Copley Square including Old State House & Quincy Market

Not included

✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Departure Point: The corner of State and Congress Streets (outside Citizens Bank Building), and across State Street from the Old State House Address: 28 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 Dates: Daily

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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