Brawlers, Smugglers and Redcoats: Boston Self-Guided Walking Tour
- Duration1h 30m
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAudio Guides, Cultural Tours
Overview
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 youu2019re in the right place, the tour will start
What's Not included
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Itinerary
The tour begins at the famous Long Wharf.
We'll pass by the famous Paul Revere House. Entry is not included.
We'll pass by the storied St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Entry is not included.
We'll pass by the Paul Revere Park, with its iconic statue of him on a horse.
We'll pass by the historic Old North Church, the site of a famous Revolutionary war occurrence.
We'll pass by Mike's Pastry, that counts Bill Clinton as a loyal customer. Entry is not included.
We'll take a walk through the storied The North End- Italian Neighborhood.
We'll pass by the iconic Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
We'll pass by the Old State House, the epicenter of so much Boston history. Entry is not included.
We'll pass by the Boston Irish Famine Memorial, a sad reminder of the Irish community's history in coming to a new home.
Good to know
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.