Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour

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Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

This sculpture's inspiration is revealed! Listen to the wise words uttered on the occasion when the photo was taken! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 5 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: BEAMSS LLC

Ages: Children (1–6 years) · Youth (7–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 10 minute break with accessible restrooms & AC
Included: UltraHD Scroll displaying restored photographs, movies, and sounds from our surroundings
Included: Expert Guide
Included: Digital Reference Guide For Keeps

Not included

Not included: Parking
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Souvenirs (available for additional price)

Itinerary

Boston Common

15 min

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.
Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument

15 min

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
Back Bay

Passing by

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!
The Embrace

5 min

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

Passing by

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.
Downtown Crossing

25 min

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

10 min

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!
Stop 8

15 min

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.
Stop 9

15 min

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.
Old State House

15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Come to the Boston Common Visitors Center! Your guide will be wearing a tall hat and holding a scroll with Behold Boston written on it.

Restrooms and water fountains are available in the visitors center if needed before the tour