Self-Guided Boston Christmas Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 40 min – 50 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore the gas lit winter wonderland streets of Boston and Beacon Hill as we discover the Christmas tales of Boston's past walking on cobbled stoned alleys.

One tour purchase works on up to 4 smart phones.

See the Kings Chapel, The Boston Christmas Tree, Beacon Hill, the most photographed street in Boston, the best holiday lights, the oldest hotel in the USA and walk through the gas light, cobbled stoned street winter wonderland.

Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour is smart phone guided (GPS navigated) experience narrated by Santa Clause and his rag tag holiday crew.

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At a glance

Duration: 40 min – 50 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: WalknTours

Ages: Adults (10–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: The Boston Christmas Tour in the app
Included: After completion of the tour you'll unlock the virtual tour to hear the stories again
Included: One tour purchase works on up to 4 smart phones

Itinerary

King's Chapel

3 min Admission not included

Here the story of Christmas history in Boston. We are only outside, across the street. We do not go in.
Stop 2

Passing by

The story of Charles Dickens and his history at the Omni Parker.
Granary Burying Ground

Passing by

Walk by only. Boston's third oldest burying ground.
Frog Pond

Passing by

See Frog pond (area) and if lucky they opened the ice skating rink, but it might be closed to COVID. This was ranked the best ice skating rink in the USA.
Stop 5

5 min

See the home of multiple authors that wrote famously wrote Christmas stories.
Louisburg Square

Passing by

Hear its Christmas Traditions.
Acorn Street

Passing by

See the most photographed street in Boston.
Stop 8

2 min

See the Commonwealth Avenue lights.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside the Omni Parker door on School street, just across the street from the King's Chapel.

End point

Tour ends at the Commonwealth Avenue lights, at the Alexander Hamilton Statue, the best lights in Boston!

Using your ticket

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.'

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Unlock Your Tour

Chose Boston as your city

Scroll down and find "The Boston Christmas Tour"

Click Enter Experience Code

Enter the Experience Code 'christmas'

Click apply

Step 4: Take the Tour

Go to the School Street entrance of the Omni Parker at 60 School St, Boston, MA

Open the tour and click start experience.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is Christmas Themed. You can take the tour anytime of the year as the history of the buildings is relevant, but Christmas Trees are only here in December.