Private Tour: Boston By Little Feet
Specially designed for young walkers (ages 6-12) • 1 Hour
Overview
Activity details
Travel through 300 years of history on this fun and interactive tour of Boston's Freedom Trail. Designed for families with children 6-12 years old, this tour encourages discovery and exploration.
On this walk, children will experience historical sites that played a key role in the American Revolution. You will see Faneuil Hall, the Old State House and the Old South Meeting House. You will hear stories of Mr. Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty, Mr. Prince Hall as he fought for the end of slavery, and author Ms. Mary Abigail Dodge and her famous book, A Battle of the Books.
The tour also includes the site of the first public school in America and the oldest burying ground in Boston. The whole family will enjoy this hour-long tour in the heart of historic Boston!
Private tours are bookable online for groups of up to 20 people with at least 1 week's notice. To request a private tour for groups of more than 20 people use the Private Tour Request form. Please provide at least 1-2 weeks notice in advance of your preferred tour date for larger groups. Private tour request form link
PLEASE NOTE: All children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
What's included
- Guided 60 minute outdoor tour exploring Boston's revolutionary history and development over 300 years
- 0.7 mile tour at a moderate pace, stoping at various sites along the tour
Additional information
Check-in details
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time to find your guide. Tours are held rain or shine.
- Finding Your Guide: All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Boston By Foot Walking Tours.”
- Nearest MBTA Station: State (Blue & Orange Lines)
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Dress for the weather (tours are held rain or shine)
- Water bottle
Special requirements
- Tours are held rain or shine
- Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
Cancellations
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet your guide. Late admittance is not guaranteed.
- Public tours can be rebooked on another available tour, or canceled for full credit as a gift card, with at least 24hrs notice. Cancellations less than 24hrs prior to the tour start or no shows cannot be credited. Customers can conveniently cancel or rebook public tour registrations up to 24hrs before the start of the tour using the "change booking" and "cancel booking" links in the confirmation and reminder emails.
- Private tours can be canceled up to 4 days before the start for a full refund. Private tour cancellations made within 4 days of the tour date incur a small cancellation fee, though they can be rebooked for no additional fees. Contact us to cancel or rebook a private tour.
- All tours are held in all weather - rain or shine. Please be prepared for the weather and to walk and stand outdoors on your tour. In case of tour cancellation by Boston By Foot due to extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a refund or exchange. If groups choose to cancel a tour due to weather, the above policy stands.