Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour

Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour

5.0/5 (6 reviews) Boston from BEAMSS LLC
  • Duration2h 5m
  • Max Travelers12 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryCultural Tours, Historical Tours

Overview

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!

What's included

  • 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

What's Not included

  • Parking

  • Gratuities

  • Souvenirs (available for additional price)

Itinerary

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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!

  • See the story which inspired the sculpture commemorating MLK Jr. He met his wife Coretta Scott in Boston while studying at Boston University

  • 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.

  • Discover the transformation of downtown from 3 separate centuries. Behold the Burnt District, as this neighborhood was called after a devastating fire.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

5.0/5 6 reviews

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