When you want to get out-and-about town for exercise, sightseeing, taking pictures, or just for sheer enjoyment, consider one of these Boston walking tours. Learn all that the city has to offer with expert commentary from professional guides who know their history and their way around town.
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Freedom Trail
Scenic views and a historical education are what to expect when taking a walking tour along the Freedom Trail. The 2.5-mile tour takes you back to another time in American’s history. Each step of the way, you’ll learn about the nation’s past; learn of the people who influenced change and explore authentic locations. Choose from a list of public tours such as Walk Into History, Pirates and Patriots, Revolutionary Women, and the Historic Pub Crawl. Each is led by costumed guides who provide information and details about the places you visit. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
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Free Tours by Foot
Take a leisurely guided tour that lasts two hours covering a one-mile area to visit some of Boston’s iconic locations with Free Tours by Foot. For adults, there’s the Historic Tavern Tour, which includes Cheers. For those with an Irish heritage, there’s the Kennedy and Boston Irish Tour with colorful stories about the people, politicians, and drama of the past. The culture and culinary delights of Asia are apparent along the Boston Chinatown Tour, and if Italy is on your mind, you’ll please your palate on the Little Italy Food Tour. For a glimpse at the darker side of Boston’s past, the Beacon Hill Crime Tour features stories of murder and mayhem. This is an “R” rated tour not recommended for children under age 16. Private and self-guided tours are also available.
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PhotoWalks Tours of Boston
If you have an “eye” for a great picture, this is the guided tour you won’t want to miss! PhotoWalks Tour of Boston offers four interesting, educational, historical, and palate-pleasing tours of the city.
Choose the Beacon Hill tour where you’ll start out in the Massachusetts State House area and depart from the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial to tour the well-known neighborhood while hearing commentary about the area. There’s also the Freedom Trail tour where you’ll be transported through time to visual locations for a variety of photo opportunities.
The Little Italy tour takes you through Boston’s North End, which is the oldest neighborhood in the city, where landmarks such the Paul Revere House pose for your lens. The PhotoWalks Back Bay tour is an architectural bonanza with iconic landmarks such as the Boston Public Library, residential architecture, and statues with plaques narrating the local history.
On each tour, you’ll have professional photographers every step of the way to aid with photography techniques, helping to hone your skills in easygoing tours lasting 90 minutes. For a taste of past and present Boston from the ground up, put on your favorite pair of walking shoes and take a tour of the town. It’s a discovery of the past and an experience you won’t soon forget.
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