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- French
It's a perfect tour to see the essentials of Boston.
We'll delve into the fascinating history of Boston's founding. You'll discover the Freedom Trail's 16 iconic sites and learn about Boston's role in the American Revolution, among other topics.
Plus, you'll hear interesting facts about the city's construction, its architecture, notable figures, abolition, American education, immigration and even contemporary daily life.
Along the way, you'll see modern Boston sculptures, including "The Embrace," a recent sculpture, and the poignant Holocaust Memorial and many others.
At the end of the tour, you will have a thorough understanding of downtown Boston, often described as an open-air museum, and leave with unforgettable memories and fantastic photos.
Your guide will be a passionate French speaker ready to share captivating and original anecdotes with you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I will be waiting for you at the entrance to the Boston Common Visitor center (Freedom Trail Starting Point), I will have a sign saying “MARIA Guided tours in French”.
Our tour ends in Boston's Italian Quarter at Copp's Hill Terrace, just steps from the Old North Church and delicious Italian restaurants.
Itinerary
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1Boston Common
Learn unexpected facts about the oldest public park in the United States (1634). The park is part of the Emerald Necklace – this green ribbon is made up of 6 parks. We will stop at Telegraph Hill – the historic hill associated with the founding of the city. The park has witnessed great moments in American history. It is home to several monuments such as the Boston Massacre Memorial, the Great Elm Tree, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. This is where Boston's famous Freedom Trail begins.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A bronze bas-relief – a great work of art executed by the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Massachusetts State House
It is a true architectural gem. Built at the end of the 18th century by the American architect Bullfinch, this golden-domed building, in Federal style, dominates Beacon Hill.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Old City Hall
Old City Hall 1865, a beautiful French Second Empire style building (Napoleon III style, like the Garnier Opera in Paris). Boston's Old City Hall hosted its city council from 1865 to 1969.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Old Corner Bookstore (Pass by)
Old Corner Bookstore, Built in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore is located in the oldest commercial building in downtown Boston. This 19th century publishing house published multiple famous American classics.
Admission ticket free -
5Old South Meeting House
Built in 1729, this former Puritan church was a gathering place for nearly three centuries.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Old State House
Old State House, 1713, surrounded by modern buildings, seems frozen in time. On July 18, 1776, the text of the United States Declaration of Independence was read from this balcony.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Boston Massacre Site
It was in front of this public building that a squadron of the British army opened fire and killed five Bostonians in 1770. This incident was called the Boston Massacre.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1741: The Cradle of Liberty, a beautiful historic building with a golden weathervane in the shape of a huge grasshopper. This grasshopper became Boston's first and most famous symbol.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Quincy Market
Quincy Market, 1824, a former market, today a Food Court, an alley filled with stalls and shops, a true architectural gem.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Union Oyster House
Oldest restaurant in the United States (1826) located in a historic building (1704). The future king of France, Louis-Philippe, lived in this house in a modest apartment on the second floor.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Behind the Bostonian hotel, there are several old pedestrian streets. Blackstone block is on the National List of Historic Places.
Admission ticket free -
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The North End, literally the northern district, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12The Paul Revere House
The Paul Revere House, 1676 – one of the last vestiges of the colonial era. The famous revolutionary lived there from the 1780s to 1800s.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Paul Revere Statue
The historic pedestrian space honoring the famous Midnight Ride (1775)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Old North Church & Historic Site
The first church in the North End was built on this site in 1650. Throughout the colonial period, it was the most influential church in the Northeast and a stronghold of the Puritan faith.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Copp’s Hill, erected in 1632, is the highest point in Boston’s North End. At the top of this hill is an old cemetery dating back to 1659. From Copp's Hill Terrace, you can admire a magnificent panorama of the Charles River, as well as the Bunker Hill Obelisk and the USS Constitution on the opposite bank.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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