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Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour

Behold Boston Tours
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Walking through one of the oldest cities in the United States is unforgettable. It is considered the economic and cultural center of the region and has one of the highest costs of living in the United States. Boston is a center of higher learning. The economy is also based on research, electronics, engineering, finance, technology and biotechnology, in addition to medicine.

Discover Boston's modern sites as historic delights are revealed by your guide's Ultra HD scroll! See, hear, and feel how the city was built over 400 years. As you stroll along Boston's picturesque streets, each step will reveal architectural feats & visual treats connected to tales of triumph, resilience, and unprecedented brilliance!

Departure Point

  • Come to the Boston Common Visitors Center! Your guide will be wearing a tall hat and holding a scroll with Behold Boston written on it.

    Restrooms and water fountains are available in the visitors center if needed before the tour

Return Details
  • This is a 15 minute walk from to the start point if you need to return there.

Duration
2 hours and 5 minutes

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English
  • Printed guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Boston Common
139 Tremont St, , Boston, Massachusetts
Behold the Birth of Boston in 1630! Learn about the englishman who lived alone on this land since 1625 & the bold individual who spent 10 weeks sailing through stormy seas to seed this city.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument
139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts
Admire this monument to the civil war. Reflect on its symbols and their connection to the people who established Boston. From here we have an excellent view into Back Bay
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Back Bay
, , Boston, Massachusetts
Behold Boston's Back Bay, back when it was a bay! See how it was filled in and a beautiful neighborhood for business and residents was built!
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: The Embrace
139 Tremont St, Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts
See the story which inspired the sculpture commemorating MLK Jr. He met his wife Coretta Scott in Boston while studying at Boston University
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Park Street Church
1 Park St., , Boston, Massachusetts
Behold the (former) tallest building in America, the Park St Church. Site of America's first subway, and one of the busiest streets in Boston.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Downtown Crossing
24 Winter St, Boston, Massachusetts
Discover the transformation of downtown from 3 separate centuries. Behold the Burnt District, as this neighborhood was called after a devastating fire.
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Winthrop Square
60 Winthrop St, Boston, Massachusetts
Take a 10 minute break among stunning fountains and the brand new Great Hall in the Winthrop Center. On the walk here, we will discuss education and writings which influenced Bostonians & the rest of the world!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: South Station
South Station, Boston, MA
See the transformation of transportation in Boston, discussing railways, highways, tunnels, and boats that passed by the waterfront here. See what happened to the connection between Boston's North and South Station & learn about Charlie from the subway cards.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Post Office Square
Post Office Square, Boston, MA
Are the streets of Boston former cow paths? Why is parking so expensive here? We horse around or morse around here depending on crowd preferences.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old State House
310 Washington Street, , Boston, Massachusetts
Behold Boston's Brightest time capsule. Learn about the removal and replica of British symbols atop the oldest public building in Massachusetts as we see its evolution over 300 years.
Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • 10 minute break with accessible restrooms & AC
  • UltraHD Scroll displaying restored photographs, movies, and sounds from our surroundings
  • Expert Guide
  • Digital Reference Guide For Keeps

Exclusions
  • Parking
  • Souvenirs (available for additional price)

Redemption Instructions
Simply greet your guide with your name!

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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