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.
- Explore the wildlife habitat of Grand Teton Nation Park and its attractions
- Be camera-ready to capture Oxbow Bend, bison, moose, antelope, and grizzle
- Capture Moulton Barn with Tetons in the background; spot ground squirrels
- Spot white pelicans, blue herons, beaver, fox, swans, and more at Oxbow Bend
What To Expect
Boston Common
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beacon Street
You can admire sumptuous residences which belonged to the most distinguished families of the city and the aristocracy of New England.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chestnut Street
The houses with the lavender windows and the secret gardens of Beacon Hill.
• Admission Ticket Free
Acorn Street
This charming alley is the most photographed in the neighborhood.
• Admission Ticket Free
Louisburg Square
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
A bronze bas-relief – a great work of art executed by the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
• Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts State House
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old City Hall
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Corner Bookstore
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Old South Meeting House
Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old State House
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boston Massacre Site
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Quincy Market
Quincy Market, 1824, a former market, today a Food Court, an alley filled with stalls and shops, a true architectural gem.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Union Oyster House
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Blackstone Block Historic District
Behind the Bostonian hotel, there are several old pedestrian streets. Blackstone block is on the National List of Historic Places.
• Admission Ticket Free
North End
The North End, literally the northern district, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old North Church & Historic Site
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Paul Revere House
The Paul Revere House, 1676 – one of the last vestiges of the colonial era. The famous revolutionary lived there from the 1780s to 1800s.
• Admission Ticket Free
Paul Revere Statue
The historic pedestrian space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
After you are immersed in history, we will continue our excursion to Boston Harbor to breathe the sea air and enjoy the best views.
• Admission Ticket Free
Boston Harborwalk
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 12
