Boston · BEACON HILL AND BACK BAY WALKING TOURS
21 tours
Gas lamps, brick sidewalks that trip everyone, and Acorn Street doing its work on the camera roll. The 15 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”
Self-guided Beacon Hill Underground Railroad audio walk in Boston, guided by your phone and featuring key stops tied to named people.
“Very informative! Lots of helpful directions and details. Option to pause, go back, etc was very helpful. Enjoyed our time and was definitely worth the money!”
Sweet stops and art pauses in Boston’s Back Bay, with hot chocolate, cookies, gallery visits, and a small group guide.
“It was just me and my cousin on the tour and we had so much fun with Adam! He was really insightful and taught us a lot about the area. He was charismatic and a lovely tour guide who engaged with us and made great conversation. You really just stay on Newbury for the whole tour. All the chocolate bites were delicious and you get a background with each place you go into. The art was stunning, we especially loved the first art gallery. Had a blast, 10/10 would recommend!!!”
A 2-hour haunted walk through Boston Common and Beacon Hill with a local historian, 5 stops, and $39 tickets.
“Really nice tour. Stephen tailored the tour with our family and it was really interesting and not hokey like a lot of other tours”
Small-group Freedom Trail walk with local historian Brian, 8 stops from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall. 2 hours, $39, easy to follow.
“Brian was an incredible tour guide. Informative and entertaining, he brought the Freedom Trail to life for us. Throughout the journey, there were random passersby leaning in to learn from his enthusiasm and insight into the history of Boston. From the 54th Regiment Memorial (the sword is rubber!) to the Granary’s Franklin Memorial (Ben’s not there), we can’t recommend his services enough.”
2-hour Beacon Hill true crime walk from the Massachusetts State House, featuring Boston Strangler and Parman-Webster case details.
“Andy was so entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed every part of this tour! It did not feel like 2 hours. I would have loved to listen to the stories for longer! Thanks Andy!”
