A Stroll through Time: Group Tour of Beacon Hill & Boston Common

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Stroll through Boston Common, the oldest public park in America and the starting point of the Freedom Trail. Learn about how Boston was first settled in this very spot. Find out why the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House is topped with a pine cone. Listen as tales of strict Puritan values mix with a long-standing history of rebellion and corruption to paint a picture of the duality that is the core of Boston's spirit. Head into the picturesque Beacon Hill neighborhood, Boston's most prestigious area. See the houses built for Boston's elite society, past and present. Stand in front of the house of Louisa May Alcott and learn about the fortune she made from writing Little Women! Take a picture standing on the most photographed street in North America! Take a walk through the Public Garden, America's oldest botanical garden. Take a picture sitting on the iconic Make Way for Ducklings statue. Learn about the first surgery using anesthesia, that took place in Boston.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.