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Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour

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Discover Beacon Hill's Underground Railroad history while walking its cobbled stones streets. On this historic adventure you'll see the old hidden alley's slave catchers once chased slaves, and where they hid for safety. You'll see the spots on the underground railroad that runways hid. You'll hear the stories of the brave souls that risked their lives to keep them save. This is a time in history we should never forget, and it's often overlooked in Boston's history.

This tour is unique because it's a Solo, self guided tour you can take anytime. The WalknTours app navigates you through Beacon Hill and plays the stories as you walk. It's like a personal tour guide, only it's on your phone, it's technology and way more convenient. Go when you want, at your own pace and stop anytime.

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  • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "The Underground Railroad ' Beacon Hill"

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Charles Street Meeting House
    Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114, USA

    The tour ends at the African American Meeting House, the oldest extant black church building in America.

    What To Expect

    John J Smith House (Pass By)

    You'll learn how the underground operated and stop by the John J Smith House and you'll learn about his station on the underground railroad and the people he helped.
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    83 Phillips St (Pass By)

    After hearing more about Harriet Tubman's life the tour takes you to 83 Phillips Street, the former home of John Sweat Rock and his many firsts in history.
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    66 Phillips St (Pass By)

    You'll stop by the station master Lewis Hayden's home and hear the stories of how he bravely saved countless runaways at this home here in Beacon Hill.
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    28 Grove St (Pass By)

    Once home to Leonard Grime, a conductor on the underground railroad.
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    40 Phillips St (Pass By)

    The Old Temperance Boarding House, a stop on the underground railroad.
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    41 Phillips St (Pass By)

    The old Phillips School was once here, this was the first integrated school in Boston and also had the first African American teacher to teach at an integrated school.
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    The Vilna Shul (Pass By)

    The tour takes you past the historic Vilna Shul, the oldest immigrant synagogue in Boston, and tells the story of the Jewish Community that helped on the underground railroad.
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    2 Phillips St (Pass By)

    This was once the house of John Coburn and his gaming house. And as you guessed it, John was a station master.
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    Irving Street (Pass By)

    The tour stops by the abolitionist Charles Sumner's Birthplace.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Boston’s Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Boston’s Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "The Underground Railroad ' Beacon Hill".
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    The minimum age to participate is 12..

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    Accessibility information for the Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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