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Boston Strong Sports Walking Tour

5.0 (19 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Boston Strong Sports Walking Tour

About this activity

Journey from the Boston Marathon finish line to the Red Sox home at Fenway Park and walk in the footsteps of sports legends! Come discover how Boston sports make Boston Strong! Back Bay is home to the iconic Boston Marathon and Red Sox. Learn how the hallowed grounds of the Boston Marathon and Fenway Park developed, the strong connection between the two, and the rich history of those who have graced these playing fields since the late 1800s. Discover how the strength of the Boston community carried Sox fans through an 86-year winning drought and held the city together in the wake of the 2013 marathon bombing. Dig into the inspiration and complexities between the city's diverse populations and these sports that fill their hearts. Journey to Fenway Park via historic Copley Square and the Boston Marathon Finish Line - following the last mile of the marathon route and circling the ballpark - all while uncovering famous and hidden sports spots and iconic historic stories along the way.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Interpreting Sports, LLC

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Copley & Kenmore Square
  • Included: Fenway Park Exterior & Monuments
  • Included: Boston Marathon Finish Line & Monuments

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuity for Guides (optional)
  • Not included: Snacks & Drinks

Itinerary

  1. Copley Square

    10 min

    Start in historic Back Bay's Copley Square with a view of the monument dedicated to the Boston Marathon - and learn about this town's long baseball and marathon history

  2. Boston Public Library

    Passing by

    Learn the role that the Boston Public Library played in the bringing the marathon community together in the wake of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Stop by without going inside.

  3. Stop 3

    10 min

    See and cross THE Boston Marathon Finish Line that the world's elite runners cross every year

  4. Boston Marathon Survivor Memorial

    20 min

    See the Boston Marathon Finish Line and Marathon Bombing Survivor Memorial - learn about the world's longest running marathon and tragedy that struck it in 2013

  5. Kenmore Square

    10 min

    See the iconic Citgo sign that hangs in the sky line of Boston's Fenway Park and learn it's storied relationship with this town

  6. Fenway Park

    Passing by

    Get an up close look at the outside of Fenway Park, Green Monster, monuments, and pennants - and learn about this storied team and its fan's strength throughout its 86 year championship drought.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Corner of Boylston & Dartmouth Streets, at the ArtsBoston Kiosk

End point

  • Tour ends at Fenway Park

Using your ticket

Present your ticket to your guide 15 minutes before tour start time

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%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Not recommended for guests with difficulty standing

Traveller ratings

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