Boston: Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Small Groups (16 guests max)
- Black Heritage Trail (All 10 landmarks)
- Beacon Hill Neighborhood
- Admission inside Museums
- Guides in Period Costume
- Gratuity for Guide (optional)
Meeting Location
Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02109, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Freedom Trail
Boston, MA 02108, USA
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.
What To Expect
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boston Common (Pass By)
Acorn Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Louisburg Square (Pass By)
Phillips School
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
John J Smith House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Charles Street (Pass By)
Charles Street Meeting House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lewis and Harriet Hayden House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Otis House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20 Hancock St (Pass By)
Smith Court Residences (Pass By)
Abiel Smith School (Pass By)
African Meeting House
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5 Pinckney St
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts State House (Pass By)
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty standing for extended periods
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Activity code: C-66111P4
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