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Brawlers, Smugglers and Redcoats: Boston Self-Guided Walking Tour
Paris
About
Boston’s revolutionary spirit didn’t emerge overnight. It was forged through years of defiance, from merchants smuggling wine, to ropewalkers brawling with British soldiers.
On this walking tour, you’ll find out how everyday acts of resistance transformed colonial Boston into the birthplace of the American revolution. You’ll also uncover the gritty reality behind the propaganda and myths taught in textbooks.
The tour starts at Long Wharf, once the longest in the Western Hemisphere, where 4,000 British troops landed in 1768 to discipline a rebellious city. You’ll walk through the North End, past John Hancock’s counting house where nervous redcoats fumbled musket balls. Along the way, you’l...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
60 Long Wharf
This tour starts at 60 Long Wharf. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
60 State St
The tour ends at 60 State St.
Important Information
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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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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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Brawlers, Smugglers and Redcoats: Boston Self-Guided Walking Tour
Paris
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About
Boston’s revolutionary spirit didn’t emerge overnight. It was forged through years of defiance, from merchants smuggling wine, to ropewalkers brawling with British soldiers.
On this walking tour, you’ll find out how everyday acts of resistance transformed colonial Boston into the birthplace of the American revolution. You’ll also uncover the gritty reality behind the propaganda and myths taught in textbooks.
The tour starts at Long Wharf, once the longest in the Western Hemisphere, where 4,000 British troops landed in 1768 to discipline a rebellious city. You’ll walk through the North End, past John Hancock’s counting house where nervous redcoats fumbled musket balls. Along the way, you’l...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
60 Long Wharf
This tour starts at 60 Long Wharf. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
60 State St
The tour ends at 60 State St.
Itinerary
1
Long Wharf
The tour begins at the famous Long Wharf.
2
The Paul Revere House
We'll pass by the famous Paul Revere House. Entry is not included.
3
St. Stephen's Catholic Church
We'll pass by the storied St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Entry is not included.
4
Paul Revere Park
We'll pass by the Paul Revere Park, with its iconic statue of him on a horse.
5
Old North Church & Historic Site
We'll pass by the historic Old North Church, the site of a famous Revolutionary war occurrence.
6
Mike's Pastry
We'll pass by Mike's Pastry, that counts Bill Clinton as a loyal customer. Entry is not included.
7
The North End- Italian Neighborhood
We'll take a walk through the storied The North End- Italian Neighborhood.
8
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
We'll pass by the iconic Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
9
Old State House
We'll pass by the Old State House, the epicenter of so much Boston history. Entry is not included.
10
Boston Irish Famine Memorial
We'll pass by the Boston Irish Famine Memorial, a sad reminder of the Irish community's history in coming to a new home.
