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Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown Walking Tour

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2 hours 5 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Boston's modern sites as historic delights are revealed by your guide's Ultra HD scroll! See, hear, and feel how the city was built over 400 years.

As you stroll along Boston's picturesque streets, each step will reveal architectural feats & visual treats connected to tales of triumph, resilience, and unprecedented brilliance!

What's Included

  • 10 minute break with accessible restrooms & AC
  • UltraHD Scroll displaying restored photographs, movies, and sounds from our surroundings
  • Digital Reference Guide For Keeps
  • Parking
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (available for additional price)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111, USA

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

End point

Congress Street
Boston, MA 02109, USA

This is a 15 minute walk from to the start point if you need to return there.

What To Expect

Boston Common

Behold the Birth of Boston in 1630! Learn about the englishman who lived alone on this land since 1625 & the bold individual who spent 10 weeks sailing through stormy seas to seed this city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Admire this monument to the civil war. Reflect on its symbols and their connection to the people who established Boston. From here we have an excellent view into Back Bay
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Back Bay (Pass By)

Behold Boston's Back Bay, back when it was a bay! See how it was filled in and a beautiful neighborhood for business and residents was built!
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The Embrace

See the story which inspired the sculpture commemorating MLK Jr. He met his wife Coretta Scott in Boston while studying at Boston University
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Park Street Church (Pass By)

Behold the (former) tallest building in America, the Park St Church. Site of America's first subway, and one of the busiest streets in Boston.
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Downtown Crossing

Discover the transformation of downtown from 3 separate centuries. Behold the Burnt District, as this neighborhood was called after a devastating fire.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Winthrop Square

Take a 10 minute break among stunning fountains and the brand new Great Hall in the Winthrop Center. On the walk here, we will discuss education and writings which influenced Bostonians & the rest of the world!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

South Station

See the transformation of transportation in Boston, discussing railways, highways, tunnels, and boats that passed by the waterfront here. See what happened to the connection between Boston's North and South Station & learn about Charlie from the subway cards.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Post Office Square

Are the streets of Boston former cow paths? Why is parking so expensive here? We horse around or morse around here depending on crowd preferences.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old State House

Behold Boston's Brightest time capsule. Learn about the removal and replica of British symbols atop the oldest public building in Massachusetts as we see its evolution over 300 years.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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 Building Blocks of Boston : Downtown 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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  • 10 minute break with accessible restrooms & AC
  • UltraHD Scroll displaying restored photographs, movies, and sounds from our surroundings
  • Digital Reference Guide For Keeps
  • Expert Guide
  • Parking
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (available for additional price)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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