Modern Boston and The Revolutionary Landmarks Tour

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5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore Boston's rich civic life, tracing the journey from Copley Square to the Cradle of Liberty. This guided tour showcases the city's modern plazas, Victorian gardens, and significant Revolutionary landmarks. Discover the architectural beauty of the McKim Building and its remarkable reading rooms, stroll through the historic Boston Common—America's oldest public park—and witness the vibrant atmosphere of Newbury and Boylston streets. Learn about crucial historical events at iconic sites including Beacon Hill and the Golden Dome, where the Declaration of Independence was first publicly proclaimed.

- Guided tour through Boston's modern and historical sites
- Visit Copley Square and the McKim Building's reading rooms
- Explore the revolutionary history of Boston Common and Beacon Hill
- Discover the significance of Boston's architectural heritage

What's Included

Walking tour only, no entrance fees included.
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Dinner
Private transportation
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
End point
Copp's Hill Terrace

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Copley Square

    Back Bay, the Fairmount Copley Plaza, Trinity Church, old South Church, Old John Hancock Building, The Prudential Tower, The John Hancock Tower

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Boston Public Library

    Art & Science Statue, the Grand Staircase, the internal Italian Courtyard, Bates Hall Reading Room, Abbey Room, the Murals of John Singer Sargent

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Back Bay

    The Church of the Covenant, Arlington Street Church, Newbury Street, Commonwealth Avenue

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Boston Public Garden

    The Lagoon with the Swan Boats, George Washington Statue, Ether Monument, Make Way for Ducking Statue

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Boston Common

    The Frog Pond, the Great Elm Site, Brewer Fountain, Soldiers & Sailors Monument, the Embrace

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial

    American Civil War and the Abolitionist Movement

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Massachusetts State House

    Masterpiece of Federal Style architecture, the dome, the Senate and the House of Representatives, the external courtyard statues...

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Park Street Church

    William Lloyd Garrison, "My country, tis of thee".

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Granary Burying Ground

    Founding Fathers’ Graves: Samuel Adam, John Hancock and Robert Paine. Paul Revere Family Tomb. Relatives of Benjamin Franklin. Boston Massacre Victims Memorial

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    King's Chapel

    King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston Latin School first site.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Old City Hall

    City Carpet, Status of Benjamin Franklin and Joshua Quincy III, Omni Parker House.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Old South Meeting House

    Boston Tea Party, Downtown Boston and the Irish famine.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Old State House

    Boston Massacre Site, "Balcony of Revolution", Original Seal of Massachusetts

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Government Center

    Boston City Hall, Boston Public Market, New England Holocaust Memorial, Rose Kennedy Greenway.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Faneuil Hall Marketplace

    James Michael Curley status, Boston Stone, Statue of Kevin H. White

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Quincy Market

    Haymarket, Custom House Tower.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Boston's Waterfront

    Christopher Columbus waterfront park, Long Wharf,

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    The Paul Revere House

    The Sons of Liberty and the Spy Network, the North End.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 19

    Italian Immigration in Boston, the case of Sacco & Vanzetti.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 20
    Paul Revere Mall

    The statue of Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride, the beginning of the American Revolution, St. Stephen Church

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Old North Church & Historic Site

    "One if by land, two if by the sea" signal, minute men, Lexington and Concord

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 22
    Copp's Hill Burying Ground

    the "Skinny House", Cotton and Increase Mother story, the "Lighthouse Tragedy", the Siege of Boston

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 23
    Great Molasses Flood Plaque

    Copp's Hill Terrace: Bunker Hill monument, USS Constitution

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 24
    Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge

    The "Big Dig"

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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