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- Portuguese
- English
In this immersive 4-hour experience, we will discover the best of Both Worlds: Historic Boston and Harvard University.
While we explore the legendary Freedom Trail, we will also dive into the hidden gems and prestigious academic life that make this region so captivating.
Your journey begins at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, where we step back in time to the dawn of the American Revolution. We will visit iconic landmarks including the Old State House, Old South Meeting House, and King’s Chapel.
However, we are not staying only in the past. We will also wander through the gas-lit streets of Beacon Hill, home to some of the most beautiful architecture and prestigious history in the United States.
This tour is great for history lovers, first time visitors, Travelers who are looking for the most "Instagrammable" spots in the city , Cultural Explorers, multi generational families.
Join me to make this day a very special highlight of your travels.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guide will meet in front of Sephora, from there guide will start the tour towards Quincy Market
Tour will end at Harvard University. Guide could advise where to go to buy souvenirs or a restaurant if the group would like to.
Itinerary
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1Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Our journey begins at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, where we step back in time to the dawn of the American Revolution.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Old State House
We will visit the Old State House, the oldest surviving public building in Boston . Directly in front, we stand at the Boston Massacre Site, the solemn circle of cobblestones
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Old South Meeting House
We will stand at the Old South Meeting House, the very place where the legendary stories of the Boston Tea Party began. we pause at the Irish Famine Memorial. Here, we honor the resilient spirit of the immigrants who arrived in the 1840s, forever transforming Boston into the vibrant, culturally rich city it is today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Old City Hall
we’ll also visit the stunning architecture of Old City Hall, admiring its famous sculptures and the statue of Benjamin Franklin, which marks the site of the first public school in America.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5King's Chapel
We will pass by the majestic King’s Chapel, the city's first Anglican church.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
King's Chapel Burying Ground (Pass by)
King’s Chapel Burying Ground is the oldest cemetery in the city.
Admission ticket free -
6Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground is the final resting place of patriots like Paul Revere and John Hancock.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Park Street Church (Pass by)
Park Street Church, famous for its stunning 217-foot steeple and its role as a powerful voice for social justice throughout history.
Admission ticket free -
7Massachusetts State House
Massachusetts State House its iconic golden dome serves as a literal "crown" for the tour, especially as you transition from the historic Freedom Trail into the elite neighborhood of Beacon Hill.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Acorn Street
We will wander its gas-lit streets to reach the famous Acorn Street—a stunning, narrow lane of original cobblestones and Federal-style rowhouses that perfectly captures the "Old Money" prestige of Boston.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Boston Common
Boston Common is the oldest public park in the United States, it provides the "green heart" of the city and serves as the bridge between the historical sites of the Freedom Trail and the elegance of Beacon Hill.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We will actually board the train at Park Street Station—the oldest subway station in the United States—conveniently located right on the Boston Common. In just about 15 minutes, we arrive at Harvard Station. Emerging from the station, you are immediately immersed in the vibrant energy of Harvard Square. From the legendary Johnston Gate to the historic brick walls of Harvard Yard, the transition from Boston's revolutionary history to the prestige of the world's most famous university. A one-way trip is $2.40 each way. You can easily pay by tapping your credit card or phone (Apple Pay/Google Pay) directly at the fare gates. The fare is not included in the tour price.
Admission ticket free -
10Harvard University
In just about 15 minutes, we arrive at Harvard Station. Emerging from the station, you are immediately immersed in the vibrant energy of Harvard Square. From the legendary Johnston Gate to the historic brick walls of Harvard Yard, the transition from Boston's revolutionary history to the prestige of the world's most famous university . After the tour I could give some tips to buy souvenirs or a restaurant
1 hour 30 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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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