Boston History and Highlights Walking Tour
Few cities can rival Boston's intertwined history with the formation of the United States
Highlights
- Enjoy a walking tour that goes beyond Boston's Freedom Trail
Inclusions
- 2-hour tour around Boston
- Small group of max. 16 participants
- A surprise local treat
Exclusions
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Children under 6 can join for free, no ticket needed.
- Entrance to the Massachusetts State House requires a government ID
- You must pass through metal detectors
- The State House is open only on weekdays. Alternate sites are visited on weekends
- Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point, The Greenway Carousel (outside, next to the Carousel entrance), 191 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02111
- Make sure to arrive on time!
- In the event of a site closure, the tour company will do their best to replace it with a similar alternative
- Dress comfortably and casually in weather-appropriate attire
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- This tour proceeds rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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