Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover Boston's modern sites as historic delights are revealed by your guide's Ultra HD scroll! See, hear, and feel how the city was built over 400 years. As you stroll along Boston's picturesque streets, each step will reveal architectural feats & visual treats connected to tales of triumph, resilience, and unprecedented brilliance!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Come to the Boston Common Visitors Center! Your guide will be wearing a tall hat and holding a scroll with Behold Boston written on it. Restrooms and water fountains are available in the visitors center if needed before the tour

End Point

End point

This is a 15 minute walk from to the start point if you need to return there.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Boston Common
Behold the Birth of Boston in 1630! Learn about the englishman who lived alone on this land since 1625 & the bold individual who spent 10 weeks sailing through stormy seas to seed this city.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Admire this monument to the civil war. Reflect on its symbols and their connection to the people who established Boston. From here we have an excellent view into Back Bay
Duration: 15 mins
3. Back Bay
Behold Boston's Back Bay, back when it was a bay! See how it was filled in and a beautiful neighborhood for business and residents was built!
4. The Embrace
See the story which inspired the sculpture commemorating MLK Jr. He met his wife Coretta Scott in Boston while studying at Boston University
Duration: 5 mins
5. Park Street Church
Behold the (former) tallest building in America, the Park St Church. Site of America's first subway, and one of the busiest streets in Boston.
6. Downtown Crossing
Discover the transformation of downtown from 3 separate centuries. Behold the Burnt District, as this neighborhood was called after a devastating fire.
Duration: 25 mins
7. Winthrop Square
Take a 10 minute break among stunning fountains and the brand new Great Hall in the Winthrop Center. On the walk here, we will discuss education and writings which influenced Bostonians & the rest of the world!
Duration: 10 mins
8. South Station
See the transformation of transportation in Boston, discussing railways, highways, tunnels, and boats that passed by the waterfront here. See what happened to the connection between Boston's North and South Station & learn about Charlie from the subway cards.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Post Office Square
Are the streets of Boston former cow paths? Why is parking so expensive here? We horse around or morse around here depending on crowd preferences.
Duration: 15 mins
10. Old State House
Behold Boston's Brightest time capsule. Learn about the removal and replica of British symbols atop the oldest public building in Massachusetts as we see its evolution over 300 years.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

10 minute break with accessible restrooms & AC

UltraHD Scroll displaying restored photographs, movies, and sounds from our surroundings

Expert Guide

Digital Reference Guide For Keeps

Exclusion

Parking

Gratuities

Souvenirs (available for additional price)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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