Brawlers, Smugglers and Redcoats: Boston Self-Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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’ll hear how Hancock beat smuggling charges, and discover why Puritans refused to name their horses.

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 and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

The tour ends at 60 State St.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour begins at the famous Long Wharf.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Paul Revere House (Pass by)

    We'll pass by the famous Paul Revere House. Entry is not included.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll pass by the storied St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Entry is not included.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll pass by the Paul Revere Park, with its iconic statue of him on a horse.

    Admission ticket free
  • Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass by)

    We'll pass by the historic Old North Church, the site of a famous Revolutionary war occurrence.

    Admission ticket free
  • Mike's Pastry (Pass by)

    We'll pass by Mike's Pastry, that counts Bill Clinton as a loyal customer. Entry is not included.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll take a walk through the storied The North End- Italian Neighborhood.

    Admission ticket free
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Pass by)

    We'll pass by the iconic Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

    Admission ticket free
  • Old State House (Pass by)

    We'll pass by the Old State House, the epicenter of so much Boston history. Entry is not included.

    Admission ticket free
  • Boston Irish Famine Memorial (Pass by)

    We'll pass by the Boston Irish Famine Memorial, a sad reminder of the Irish community's history in coming to a new home.

    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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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