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Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk

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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: French
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Overview

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.

What's 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
  • - Transportation (this is a walking tour)
  • - Museum visits are not planned
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139 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111, USA

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1 Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110, USA

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Boston Common

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beacon Street

You can admire sumptuous residences which belonged to the most distinguished families of the city and the aristocracy of New England.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chestnut Street (pass by)

The houses with the lavender windows and the secret gardens of Beacon Hill.
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Acorn Street (pass by)

This charming alley is the most photographed in the neighborhood.
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Louisburg Square (pass by)

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.
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Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial (pass by)

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

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old City Hall

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Corner Bookstore (pass by)

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.
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Old South Meeting House

Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old State House

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Boston Massacre Site

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Faneuil Hall Marketplace (pass by)

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.
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Quincy Market

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

Union Oyster House (pass by)

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.
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Blackstone Block Historic District (pass by)

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

The North End, literally the northern district, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old North Church & Historic Site (pass by)

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.
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The Paul Revere House (pass by)

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

The historic pedestrian space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park (pass by)

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

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following 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.
  • - Local guide services for 3 hours.
  • - Accompaniment of an experienced guide, specialist of the destination.
The following is NOT included:
  • - Transportation (this is a walking tour).
  • - Museum visits are not planned.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Walking Tour from Boston to Beacon Hill Freedom Trail Harborwalk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • - Fees and taxes
  • - Visit adapted to your wishes and your pace
  • - Visit the most important sites of Beacon Hill, Freedom Trail, North End, Harborwalk
  • - Local guide services for 3 hours
  • - Accompaniment of an experienced guide, specialist of the destination
  • - Transportation (this is a walking tour)
  • - Museum visits are not planned

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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