The Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Walking Tour of Boston
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A comprehensive exploration of Boson's original neighborhoods and a complete retelling of the American Revolution from the founding of Boston to the Declaration of Independence. Unlike most tours which limit themselves exclusively to what's on the Freedom Trail (in whichever order and direction it happens to go) this tour takes a wholistic approach to the city and the story. We follow a curated route visiting 14 iconic landmarks in the same order the history unfolded, pulling everything together into an immersive citywide narrative that recreates the drama and brings to life the passions personalities, and psychologies that invented America.
There are no big crowds or cheesy costumes. This...
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3 часы и 30 минуты
Предлагается в Английский
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Мобильный билет
3 часы и 30 минуты
Предлагается в Английский
Бесплатная отмена бронирования
Мобильный билет
Что входит
Built-in 15-minute break at world famous Quincy Market
Visit 14 iconic Freedom Trail landmarks with entrance into Faneuil Hall (when open to the public)
Small group and expert guide. Skip the big crowds and generic highlights.
Explore the modern city beyond the Freedom Trail and experience Boston's incredible urban renewal.
Curated route weaving the main events, characters, and sights of the Revolution into one epic story.
Costumes, Actors, Scripts, or Kitsch
Transportation (this is a walking tour.)
Museum entry fees (other than Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market we stay outdoors)
Gratuities (optional)
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Отъезд
City Hall Plaza
The tour meets in City Hall directly across the street from Faneuil Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston MA, 02201.) Your guide will be in the plaza between a Five Iron Golf (1 Washington Mall, Boston, MA 02108) and a seasonal beer garden next to a statue of a basketball player (Bill Russel)
Возвращение
Lewis Wharf
We finish on the waterfront in the heart of "Little Italy" Boston's North End. Lewis Wharf has public restrooms, a parking lot, and is a less than five-minute walk to the Aquarium t-stop and a less than ten-minute walk back to the original meeting point. (Restaurant recommendations included!)
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The Revolutionary Story Tour
City Hall Plaza is a pedestrian only plaza very centrally located directly across from and overlooking Faneuil Hall. We meet between the Five Iron Golf and City Hall. The guide will be in front of the seasonal beer garden and next to a large "BOSTON" sign with Faneuil Hall in the background that provides a great photo opportunity to start off the tour with.
10 minutes
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Boston City Hall
Famous (or infamous) for its unique architecture.
5 minutes
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King's Chapel Burying Ground
Learn about the incredibly unique people who first settled Massachusetts Bay. The Puritans are more important (and much weird!) than you can imagine!
10 minutes
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Freedom Trail
Iconic brick pathway connecting 16 historic landmarks. Whereas most tours just blindly follow this path geographically from one direction to the other, we weave around the city visiting the sights in chronological order.
5 minutes
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King's Chapel
First Anglican Church in Boston
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Park Street Church
Brimstone corner. Famous for its fiery sermons. July 4, 1829 "William Lloyd Garrison made his first public address against slavery here.
7
Granary Burying Ground
Who really were the Sons of Liberty? Visit the tombs of Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Sam Adams and find out!
15 minutes
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Old City Hall
Some of the most beautiful architecture in the city is the background of a discussion about the historic obstacles to and inherent challenges of democracy
5 minutes
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Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Lean about America's first public school and its most famous pupil the incomparable Benjamin Franklin!
10 minutes
10
Old State House
The oldest public building in the country and the nerve center of Massachusetts politics. The great political debate between British authority and American rights was here
10 minutes
11
Boston Massacre Site
Learn about the soldiers, the citizens, the loyalists, and patriot leaders all pulled into this explosion of tensions!
10 minutes
12
Old Corner Bookstore
Former publishing house of American literary icons (Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathanial Hawthorne, and more)
13
Old South Meeting House
The Boston Tea Party starts here! The most pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution. There's no turning back after this!
15 minutes
14
Post Office Square
The road to revolution runs right the heart of downtown Boston. While the core of this tour is built upon 12 of the 15 Freedom Trail locations a beautiful and booming modern city has grown up all around its historic foundation. Neither should be missed and we will not overlook the present in our pursuit of the past.
5 minutes
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Financial District
Education, Healthcare, & Finance
10 minutes
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
"The Cradle of Liberty" is not only the symbol of American Democracy but its deepest roots can be traced to this building. This is where a protest becomes a revolution!
15 minutes
17
Quincy Market
Warning! Tourist traps abound!
10 minutes
18
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Beautiful public garden running the length of Boston
5 minutes
19
The Paul Revere House
The house is in the oldest and most charming square in the city and surrounded by some of the best restaurants in America. The man is even more impressive than the legend!
10 minutes
20
North Square Park
Oldest residential square in America
10 minutes
21
Paul Revere Statue
Iconic photo opportunity
5 minutes
22
Old North Church & Historic Site
"One if by land, two if by sea." We go through Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride with the iconic steeple from which he signaled his famous warning; culminating in "the shot heard round the world," and chaotic battle at Lexington & Concord. The British are coming - are you?
10 minutes
23
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
The second oldest burial ground in Boston. We have already gone in two sets of burying grounds, so we only visit this from the outside, but we get spectacular views of Charlestown and Boston Harbor from the terrace across the street.
24
Bunker Hill Monument
We do a complete recreation of the Battle of Bunker Hill - the biggest battle of the American Revolution.
10 minutes
25
USS Constitution
The oldest commissioned naval vessel in the world. "Old Ironsides" was undefeated in battle. It was not part of the American Revolution, and we only see it from the other side of Boston Harbor, but we do provide an overview of its history and provide tips on how best to experience it.
26
North End
The oldest residential neighborhood in America. You won't find a better combination of culture, food, and history in any square mile in the country. Italian, Seafood, Pizza, Cannoli, we'll talk about it all!
5 minutes
27
Boston Harbor
We stroll along the Harbor Walk for one of the best views of the city, the beauty of Boston Harbor, and to finally kick the British out of Boston!
5 minutes
28
Boston Harborwalk
Stroll along the Harborwalk and enjoy ocean breezes and spectacular cityscapes from the piers, wharfs, and waterfront parks other tours leave out.
10 minutes
29
Lewis Wharf
We finish in the heart of "Little Italy" the historic North End only blocks from Boston's Best pizza, clam chowder, cannoli, seafood, and Italian. There are public restrooms, bicycles, public transportation and parking in close proximity, and we will be a less than ten-minute walk from our original meeting point.
5 minutes
Важная информация
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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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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is appropriate for all ages, but it is not a "kids" version of events.
Политика аннулирования
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Чтобы получить полное возмещение, вы должны отказаться от участия не позднее чем за 24 часа до начала опыта.
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