One Hour Walking Tour: Hidden History and Innovation Discount Tickets

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Overview

Boston already has plenty of tours that focus on the American Revolution. So we created one that focuses on inventions, entrepreneurship, and social change — ways Boston changed the world, both before and after the Revolution. We’ll talk about the importance of the schools and colleges created here in the 1600s; one of the first “clinical trials” conducted in North America, which saved countless Bostonians from smallpox; one of the country’s most impressive Black inventors; the connection between an MIT startup and “The Wizard of Oz”; and women who protested and went to jail to gain voting rights. We’ll also talk about one of America’s first millionaires, whose fortune was built on ice cream and cocktails. If you want to understand what makes Boston unique, and you’re interested in STEM, entrepreneurship, or social change movements, this tour is especially for you! This is an official Innovation Trail walking tour. Next tours on: July 27, 28, 29, 31, Aug 1, 2, 8, 12, 19, 20, 22.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

This memorial is at 24 School Street, in between a large Walgreens, a Chipotle, Luke's Lobster and Sweetgreen (with restrooms), and the Old South Meeting House. Look for a large Innovation Trail sign.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Innovation Trail
This walk focuses on several key sites on the Boston side of The Innovation Trail, in and around the Park Street T station, Boston Common, and City Hall Plaza.
Duration: 50 mins
2. Old State House
We'll talk about a famous inventor who worked — and experimented near here.
3. Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Movies wouldn't be the same without this pioneering startup — which showed their first film here.
4. Massachusetts State House
We'll talk about the women's suffrage movement, and women who were arrested for protesting here.
5. Boston Common
What role did America's first public park play in the creation of football?
6. Old City Hall
We'll talk about one of Boston's most famous school dropouts.
7. King's Chapel Burying Ground
One of America's first millionaires lies here. Cocktails and ice cream wouldn't be the same without him!

Inclusion

Live guided tour

Cancellation Policy

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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

Supplied by The Innovation Trail

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