Private Half-Day Walking Tour Beyond Boston Freedom Trail

Explore not only the famous Boston Freedom Trail, but also highlights such as Beacon Hill, the Granary Burying Grounds and the Boston Public Market on this half-day walking tour. Boston is an iconic and historic city that is easily walkable, with fascinating histories and a unique blend of colonial, French and Georgian architecture. On this tour, you'll visit not only the Freedom Trail, but also other iconic sites that make the city so unique.

During your private half-day tour, you will be able to:

Meet your guide at Copley Square, where you'll admire the impressive Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library, one of America's first great free municipal libraries, known as a ‘palace for the people’.
Visit the 54th Regiment Memorial, where Robert Gould Shaw led the regiment out of Boston to fight in the Civil War.
Enjoy the Boston Commons and Public Garden, and see the charming ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ statues.
Stroll through the picturesque Beacon Hill neighbourhood, with its Federal and Victorian-style brick houses, illuminated by old-fashioned street lamps.
Visit the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market and the vibrant Boston Public Market, full of life and history.
Explore some of the key sites along the Freedom Trail, including the Granary Burying Ground, where Paul Revere, John Hancock and Sam Adams are buried.
See the historic Park Street Church, part of the Freedom Trail and the starting point of the Women's March.
Pay tribute at the site of the Boston Massacre of 1770, as you hear the turbulent history that led to this tragedy.
End with an idyllic stroll along Boston Harbor, where the famous Boston Tea Party took place.
Whether it's your first time in Boston or your fiftieth, this private tour will take you through the highlights of the city, as well as exploring lesser-known but equally significant corners that are often overlooked on quick visits.

During this tour, you'll immerse yourself in Boston's rich history, from its pre-Revolutionary roots to the present day. You'll hear stories about historical figures, such as John Hancock and John Adams, as well as lesser-known accounts of minorities, such as immigrants, African-Americans and women, who have played a pivotal role in the city's history, contributing to its iconic identity today.

Plus, no visit to Boston would be complete without enjoying its spectacular local cuisine. Your private guide will recommend his or her favourite place to try the classics, such as a delicious lobster roll and a fantastic cider, made from local apples.