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Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
Boston
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the "Big Dig"—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district, offering exceptional views throughout.
This small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston's waterfront, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping, fishing, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce, t...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small groups (16 guests)
Boston Harborwalk
Downtown & Seaport
Gratuity for guide (optional)
Onboard access to boats
North End neighborhood
Meeting Points
Departure
Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
Meet your guide at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center, located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, at 191W Atlantic Ave (02110)
Return
Fan Pier Park
Tour concludes with a panoramic view of the Boston skyline and harbor, near the Harborwalk Lookout Terrace, 25 Fan Pier Boulevard (02210)
Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
Boston
About
Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the "Big Dig"—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district, offering exceptional views throughout.
This small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston's waterfront, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping, fishing, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce, t...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small groups (16 guests)
Boston Harborwalk
Downtown & Seaport
Gratuity for guide (optional)
Onboard access to boats
North End neighborhood
Meeting Points
Departure
Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
Meet your guide at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center, located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, at 191W Atlantic Ave (02110)
Return
Fan Pier Park
Tour concludes with a panoramic view of the Boston skyline and harbor, near the Harborwalk Lookout Terrace, 25 Fan Pier Boulevard (02210)
Itinerary
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Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
Visitor Center pavilion and gateway to Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
10 minutes
2
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Former "Big Dig" site and greenspace running through the heart of Downtown Boston
5 minutes
3
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
Beloved local greenspace with views of Commercial and Tea Wharves
10 minutes
4
Boston Harborwalk
A 43-mile linear park connecting waterfront neighborhoods to Boston Harbor
5
Long Wharf
Maritime gateway to Boston for more than three centuries
10 minutes
6
India Wharf Marina
Panoramic views and examples of Boston’s modern revitalization
5 minutes
7
Rowes Wharf
Iconic architecture and scenery along the Boston Harborwalk
10 minutes
8
Fort Point Channel
Old and new collide at the historic site of the Boston Tea Party (1773)
10 minutes
9
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Replica ships docked within tea-tossing distance of the historic landmark
10
Fan Pier
Conclude with a panoramic view of the Boston skyline and harbor, near the Harborwalk Lookout Terrace, 25 Fan Pier Boulevard (02210)