Beacon Hill: Small Group Tour of Civil War Boston

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About the Activity

Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! Your 2.5-hour loop tour travels from Boston Common to visit Underground Railroad sites, elite homes of "Boston Brahmins," and abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House. Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1833 to 1863, the tumultuous years leading toward Civil War. We walk in the footsteps of 19th-century Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the "peculiar institution" of racial enslavement in the U.S. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in America's "Second Revolution." As we travel past landmarks from Civil War Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of local Bostonians finding their voices and demanding an end to injustice across their young nation.

2 hours 30 minutes

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Small Groups (16 guests max)

Black Heritage Trail (All 10 landmarks)

Beacon Hill Neighborhood

Guides in Period Costume

Admission inside Museums

Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

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Charles Street

Boston, United StatesThe tour gathers on Boston Common at the intersection of Beacon and Charles Streets. Please meet your guide at 1 Charles Street (02108), inside Boston Common and across the street from Starbucks Coffee.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Boston Common(Pass By)

139 Tremont St, , Boston, United States, 02111-1318Oldest public land in the Americas and Boston's communal grazing pasture (1634)View Location

Acorn Street

Boston, United States, 02108Narrow cobblestone alleyways wind throughout historic Beacon Hill10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Louisburg Square(Pass By)

Louisburg Square, , Boston, United States, 02108Elegant neighborhood square from elite world of 19th-century "Boston Brahmins"View Location

Built as a whites-only school in 1824, but among the first schools to integrate in Boston by 185510 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Home of leading abolitionist, state legislator, and former barber10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Charles Street(Pass By)

Boston, United StatesPrimary thoroughfare of Beacon Hill, lined with local shops and restaurantsView Location

Historic meeting house (1807) and site of contentious debate over racial integration15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

The tour gathers on Boston Common at the intersection of Beacon and Charles Streets. Please meet your guide at 1 Charles Street (02108), on the east side of the road, which is inside Boston Common and opposite Starbucks Coffee.View Location

End point

Your 2.5-hour tour concludes in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Regiment Memorial, across the street from the Massachusetts State House. This special loop tour of Beacon Hill ends within 0.2 miles of its starting location at the Prescott House.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease call/text your guide at 844-HUB-TOWN if you are having issues finding the tour group!

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Hub Town ToursCreated on 09 May 2021Created on 04 Aug 2024

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