Free tour

Boston Brahmins' Elegant Beacon Hill and Back Bay

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Acceptable (3 ratings)

Boston

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Liam

Registered on 06 February 2024

Lifetime resident of Boston, MA. Trained as a tour guide with Super Ducks Tours and Boston Private Tours. I deliver your private tour to show you a Boston you can only dream of.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Boston Brahmins' Elegant Beacon Hill and Back Bay

Stroll through the elegance of 2 miles of America's most desirable neighborhoods built for the politically powerful and wealthy Boston Brahmins. Absorb the exquisite stately architecture and century-old gas lanterns with a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for history buffs, first timers and photographers.

Visit the Massachusetts seat of government. Why is the State House dome gold? Get your photo at the entrance to JFK'S love nest. Learn about the African Heritage Trail. Explore the elegance of Mount Vernon St. and Louisburg Sq, Get your camera ready for Acorn St. A must photo is the Cheers TV set. Antique Row, America’s First Botanical Gardens and famous Swan Boats are more than picturesque. Stroll amongst the luxurious mansions of Commonwealth Ave. and the glamour of Newbury St. Copley Sq. has the magnificence of the Old South Church, Trinity Church, Copley Plaza Hotel, and America’s first Public Library, Our 2.75 hr. adventure concludes with crossing the Boston Marathon finish line with arms in the air!

Start Time

9:30 for morning tour or 14:00 for afternoon tour

Meeting Point

Massachusetts gold domed State House, 24 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02138 USA

On the stairs just inside the northeast corner of Boston Common, at the corner of Beacon and Park Sts.

Accessibility

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Stroller accessible, service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Most travelers can take part.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

I will be on the small set of stairs just inside the northeast corner of the Boston Common, facing the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House, the corner of 24 Beacon St and Park St. I'm always wearing a bright green Boston Red Sox baseball cap with a red B.

Outside visit

Massachusetts State House

Outside visit

Black Heritage Trail

Outside visit

Mount Vernon Street

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).