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Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk

About this experience

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.

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  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesFrench (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • - Fees and taxes
  • - Visit adapted to your wishes and your pace
  • - Visit the most important sites of Beacon Hill, Freedom Trail, North End, Harborwalk
  • - Accompaniment of an experienced guide, specialist of the destination
  • - Local guide services for 3 hours

Not included

  • - Transportation (this is a walking tour)
  • - Museum visits are not planned

Itinerary and highlights

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.

You can admire sumptuous residences which belonged to the most distinguished families of the city and the aristocracy of New England.

The houses with the lavender windows and the secret gardens of Beacon Hill.

This charming alley is the most photographed in the neighborhood.

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.

A bronze bas-relief – a great work of art executed by the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

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.

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.

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.

Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.

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.

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.

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.

Quincy Market, 1824, a former market, today a Food Court, an alley filled with stalls and shops, a true architectural gem.

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.

Behind the Bostonian hotel, there are several old pedestrian streets. Blackstone block is on the National List of Historic Places.

The North End, literally the northern district, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston.

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.

The Paul Revere House, 1676 – one of the last vestiges of the colonial era. The famous revolutionary lived there from the 1780s to 1800s.

The historic pedestrian space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)

After you are immersed in history, we will continue our excursion to Boston Harbor to breathe the sea air and enjoy the best views.

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.

Meeting and pickup information

  • I will be waiting for you at the entrance to the Boston Common Visitor center, I will have a sign with your name.
  • I am ready to discuss the meeting location with each traveler.

Languages and tickets

  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Gilded Age Tour - visites de Boston et de ces environs en français

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
I am ready to discuss the meeting location with each traveler.
Which guide languages are listed?
French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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