Boston · BEACON HILL AND BACK BAY WALKING TOURS
10 tours
Gas lamps, brick sidewalks that trip everyone, and Acorn Street doing its work on the camera roll. The 10 best walks through Beacon Hill and Back Bay are below, with prices, distances, and which ones take in the Public Garden.
2-hour Boston walk from Faneuil Hall to Copley Square: Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, Public Garden swans, Back Bay brownstones, Marathon finish.
“I’ve been to Boston a few times. I never realized how much history there is in one city. Alan was a great tour guide.”
A 2-hour evening walk through Beacon Hill led by a true crime expert, with small groups, great Q&A, and Boston landmarks included.
“This was such a fun tour. We had Andy, who was fantastic. He was funny and informative. The group wasn't too big either which was nice for walking around.”
Beacon Hill photo walking tour with Saba Alhadi. Learn framing tips for phones and cameras, then see Acorn St, Louisburg Square, Boston Common.
“If anyone has difficulty with uneven surfaces I might consider a different walking tour. The cobblestone streets and sidewalks were charming but you must pay attention to where you were walking.”
Walk Beacon Hill’s Black Heritage Trail and Underground Railroad sites, with a small-group guide. Learn abolition and Civil War ties for $35.
“WILL!! His knowledge and enthusiasm and very apparent love of history made this a wonderful experience. The fact that it was a moving tour made it even more interesting. I live and work in Boston and never knew any of this! Every school should experience this to truly appreciate the struggles, the local and civil war and the history of what’s in our backyard. And I can’t say enough good about Will! I know I mentioned him earlier but his knowledge of these events and the enthusiasm brings you in to the story and able to visualize and even get a very brief glimpse of the emotions felt by the…”
2-hour Boston Harbor brunch cruise on the Northern Lights yacht, narrated views, buffet breakfast, drinks extra, great for groups.
“Very nice and relaxing. Crew was wonderful. Not too crowded like some of the others. Worth every penny. Looking forward to going out again next year.”
Small-group Beacon Hill and Back Bay photo walk with guide Saba, smartphone tips, Acorn Street, Public Garden, and Boston landmarks.
“Good small group tour, liked the photo tips. Interesting history, weather fine ……. Nothing else to add thanks”
Boston’s Back Bay women’s suffrage walking tour with a small group, expert guide Maura, iconic landmarks, and $35 value for about 2.5 hours.
“It was a great experience. I really enjoyed learning about the cool history of the women’s segregation.”
2-hour guided walk from Copley Square to Faneuil Hall, tracing the Freedom Trail with a friendly guide and small-group focus.
“Very interesting and informative. Allen, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend it.”
Guided Freedom Trail walk from Faneuil Hall to Boston Common. See major stops, 90 minutes, small group, great storytelling, rain-ready.
“Even if it rains it’s an excellent tour. Guide kept us as dry as possible. Showed us where to get umbrellas.”
Small-group Beacon Hill walk tracing the Underground Railroad, African Meeting House landmarks, and the road to the Civil War.
“Dana was so educated and passionate about sharing the “not so known” parts of history! Great way to see the historic parts of the city”
