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Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square

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Enjoy the 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 and then travel on to Copley Square in Back Bay via Beacon Hill. The Downtown Boston portion of the popular Freedom Trail features many of the locations of historical significance to the United States including the Old State House, Old Granary Burial Ground, and the site of the Boston Massacre. We will then see where the Boston aristocracy lives on Beacon Hill on our way to the Boston Public Garden and see 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 top highlights include: Old & New State Houses, 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
  • 2-Hour Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail + Back Bay via Beacon Hill
  • Gratuities
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Boston
MA 02203, USA

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End point

Copley Square
Boston, MA 02116, USA

What To Expect

Freedom Trail

Downtown Freedom Trail History & Architecture from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. Includes Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, The Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Old South Meeting House, Old Corner Bookstore, Old City Hall, First Schoolhouse Site, King's Chapel, Tremont Temple, Old Granary Cemetery, Park Street Church, New State House and Boston Common. Plus Additional interesting architecture along the way!
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1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beacon Hill

We pass Beacon Hill where the Boston Aristocracy lived and see its historic Federal Style Architecture as well as other interesting features of the area like the Frog Pond, Purple Windows and Gas lamps.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Public Garden

On we see the interesting sites of Boston Common, we will get the story of how Boston was transformed with the largest landfill in the world by using technology to fill in and create Back Bay, starting with the Boston Public Garden, the first Botanical Garden in the U.S. We will see the Swan Boat Lagoon, Make Way for Ducklings Statues, the Monument to the first successful use of ether - and, of course, Cheers!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Back Bay

We will see Boston's "Parisian-based" residential Commonwealth Avenue and the Boutique Area of Newbury Street. We'll relate other restaurants and other interesting sites as well.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Copley Square

We will end our Walking Tour in Copley Square after we view the beautiful architecture in the area, including Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, The New Old South Church and John Hancock Tower, plus a whole lot more! We end near the Boston Marathon Finish Line, the oldest continuously operated Marathon in the World.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • See Victorian Brownstones throughout the Back Bay neighborhood
  • Stroll through the Boston Public Garden and view the Swan Boats
  • 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
  • Professional/Local Guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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