Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Walking Tour

4.6 (32 reviews) 45 min – 55 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover Beacon Hill's Underground Railroad history while walking its cobbled stones streets. On this historic adventure you'll see the old hidden alley's slave catchers once chased slaves, and where they hid for safety. You'll see the spots on the underground railroad that runways hid. You'll hear the stories of the brave souls that risked their lives to keep them save. This is a time in history we should never forget, and it's often overlooked in Boston's history.

This tour is unique because it's a Solo, self guided tour you can take anytime. The app navigates you through Beacon Hill and plays the stories as you walk. It's like a personal tour guide, only it's on your phone, it's technology and way more convenient. Go when you want, at your own pace and stop anytime.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – 55 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Operated by: WalknTours

Ages: Adults (12–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: App Download of tour purchased

Not included

Not included: In Person Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

You'll learn how the underground operated and stop by the John J Smith House and you'll learn about his station on the underground railroad and the people he helped.
Stop 2

Passing by

After hearing more about Harriet Tubman's life the tour takes you to 83 Phillips Street, the former home of John Sweat Rock and his many firsts in history.
Stop 3

Passing by

You'll stop by the station master Lewis Hayden's home and hear the stories of how he bravely saved countless runaways at this home here in Beacon Hill.
Stop 4

Passing by

Once home to Leonard Grime, a conductor on the underground railroad.
Stop 5

Passing by

The Old Temperance Boarding House, a stop on the underground railroad.
Stop 6

Passing by

The old Phillips School was once here, this was the first integrated school in Boston and also had the first African American teacher to teach at an integrated school.
The Vilna Shul

Passing by

The tour takes you past the historic Vilna Shul, the oldest immigrant synagogue in Boston, and tells the story of the Jewish Community that helped on the underground railroad.
Stop 8

Passing by

This was once the house of John Coburn and his gaming house. And as you guessed it, John was a station master.
Stop 9

Passing by

The tour stops by the abolitionist Charles Sumner's Birthplace.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts at the front door of the Charles Street Meeting House on the corner of Charles Street and Mt. Vernon Street in Beacon Hill. Here you will hear the history of the Charles Street meeting house, Harriet Tubman, Fredrick Douglas and other abolitionist who spoke here.

End point

The tour ends at the African American Meeting House, the oldest extant black church building in America.

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

Experience code 'underground'

How it works:

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 Underground Railroad Beacon Hill and click it

Click Enter Experience Code

Enter the Experience Code 'underground'

Click apply

Step 4: Take the Tour

Go to The Charles Street meeting house front door at 70 Charles Street, it's on the corner of Charles Street and Mt. Vernon Street. The Tour starts at the front door on the Mt. Vernon Street side.

Open the tour and click start experience.

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