About this experience
Providing casual, private, customizable walking tours of the historic Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, including the Navy Yard, home of the USS Constitution and the Constitution Museum, Winthrop Square, the Bunker Hill Monument and battlefield, the Bunker Hill Museum, and the Warren Tavern, established in 1780 and one of the oldest taverns in America.
Your tour guide, Tom, was born in Massachusetts and is a 30-year resident of Charlestown. He's the author of a companion book, "Monumental Man: The Life of Solomon Willard, the Architect and Superintendent of the Bunker Hill Monument, " available on Amazon. He is also a licensed US Coast Guard captain, offering tours of Boston Harbor on the 31-foot sailboat "Triple Trouble II," available through the Boatsetter website.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Admission fee
- Bottled water
Not included
- Any alcoholic beverage or full meal ordered at the Warren Tavern
- Parking fees are not included.
- Charlestown Ferry round trip ticket
Itinerary and highlights
View historical artifacts and hands-on, interactive displays of life aboard the USS Constitution.
Tour of the Bunker Hill Monument Historical District, including a walk through Winthrop Square, the Bunker Hill Monument National Park, and with an optional tour of the Bunker Hill Monument Association Museum when the museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays..
A visit to the Warren Tavern, built in 1781, where Paul Revere and George Washington once dined. Enjoy a complimentary platter of appetizers along with coffee and soft drinks, or optionally order a cocktail and full meal (not included).
Tour of the USS Constitution from the dock. Option for longer tour onboard when the ship is open to the public on Wednesdays through Sundays.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pier 4, the Charlestown Ferry terminal, in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Your tour guide, Tom, will have be carrying a Ramblin' Boston Tours sign and be wearing a white baseball cap.
- The marina is adjacent to the Residence Inn. Meet at the Constitution Plaza parking lot gate entrance, on the Freedom Trail. Your tour guide, Tom, will have be carrying a Ramblin' Boston Tours sign and be wearing a white baseball cap.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ramblin' Boston Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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